Supermassive Black Hole
Muse
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Oh baby, don't you know I suffer? Oh baby, can you hear me moan? You caught me under false pretenses How long before you let me go? Ooh You set my soul alight You set my soul alight You set my soul alight Glaciers melting in the dead of night And the superstars sucked into the super massive You set my soul alight Glaciers melting in the dead of night And the superstars sucked into the super massive I thought I was a fool for no one Oh baby, I'm a fool for you You're the queen of the superficial And how long before you tell the truth? You set my soul alight You set my soul alight You set my soul alight Glaciers melting in the dead of night And the superstars sucked into the super massive You set my soul alight Glaciers melting in the dead of night And the superstars sucked into the super massive Super massive black hole Super massive black hole Super massive black hole Glaciers melting in the dead of night And the superstars sucked into the super massive Glaciers melting in the dead of night And the superstars sucked into the super massive You set my soul alight Glaciers melting in the dead of night And the superstars sucked into the super massive You set my soul alight Glaciers melting in the dead of night
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Written by: Matt Bellamy
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Supermassive Black Hole" is a song that blends elements of electronica and dance-rock. The band refers to this as "a bit of a departure" from their hard rock roots.
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Album AppearanceThe song is taken from Muse’s fourth studio album, "Black Holes and Revelations," released in 2006.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success, peaking at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. It remains to be Muse's highest-charting song in the UK to date.
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Award NominationThe performance of the song at the 2007 BRIT Awards led to Muse's nomination for Best Live Act.
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InfluenceLead vocalist Matthew Bellamy cites influences ranging from Prince to Franz Ferdinand and Millionaire for creating the song.
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Pop CultureThe song was also used in the 2008 movie "Twilight" during the baseball scene, substantially increasing its recognition among a younger audience.
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Music VideoThe video for "Supermassive Black Hole" was filmed in an indoor climbing center in North London. The video received heavy rotation on music channels and was nominated for Best Video at the NME Awards.
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Composition"Supermassive Black Hole" utilizes unusual effects and techniques, and it is noted for its relatively minimalist style, with its catchy beat and funky rhythm.
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Historical ConnectionThe title "Supermassive Black Hole" aligns with the band's frequent use of space and science fiction themes in their lyrics. It also shows an interest in astronomical phenomena, as a supermassive black hole is a real celestial object.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its significant divergence from their typical style, critics widely praised the song for its catchiness and danceability, with Rolling Stone describing it as "close to perfection."
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