Uno

Muse

About Uno

"Uno" is a song by English rock band Muse. It was released as the bands debut single as well as the lead single from the band's 1999 debut studio album Showbiz. It was well received by critics, but only reached number 73 on the UK Singles Chart.


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This means nothing to me
'Cause you are nothing to me
And it means nothing to me
That you blew this away

'Cause you could've been number one
If you only found the time
And you could've ruled the whole world
If you had the chance

You could've been number one
And you could've ruled the whole world
And we could've had so much fun
But you blew it away

You're still nothing to me
And this is nothing to me
And you don't know what you've done
But I'll give you a clue

You could've been number one
If you only had the chance
And you could've ruled the whole world
If you had the time

You could've been number one
And you could've ruled the whole world
And we could've had so much fun
But you blew it away

You could've been number one
And you could've ruled the whole world
And we could've had so much fun
But you blew it away

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Muse

The Muses (Ancient Greek: Μοῦσαι, moũsai: perhaps from the o-grade of the Proto-Indo-European root *men- "think") in Greek mythology, poetry, and literature, are the goddesses of the inspiration of literature, science and the arts. They were considered the source of the knowledge, related orally for centuries in the ancient culture that was contained in poetic lyrics and myths. more »

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Written by: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY

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26 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Uno" is part of English rock band Muse's debut studio album, "Showbiz," which was released in 1999.
Song Placement
It is the third track on the album and was also the lead single off the album.
Single Release
The song was released as a single on 14 June 1999 in the United Kingdom.
Chart Performance
Despite being the album's lead single, "Uno" only peaked at 73 on the UK Singles chart, making it the lowest-charting single in the band's history.
Song Composition
"Uno" is notable for its heavy guitar riffs and the charismatic and intense vocal delivery of the band's lead vocalist, Matthew Bellamy.
Unique Style
The song showcases the band's early style, blending elements of rock with progressive and alternative influences.
International Versions
"Uno" has been released in several versions with different b-sides, including "Agitated" and a cover of the song "Jimmy Kane".
Music Video
There is a music video for "Uno," directed by Wolf Gresenz and Bernard Wedig. The video presents the band playing in a dark tunnel, with members ascending and descending a spiral staircase.
Live Performances
"Uno" was played regularly in Muse's live performances during their early career but has become quite rare in recent years.
Special Release
In 2015, for Record Store Day, Muse reissued "Uno" as a special edition on 7" vinyl consisting of only 3000 copies worldwide.
Songwriting
Like most of Muse's songs, "Uno" was written by the band's frontman Matthew Bellamy.
Studio recording
"Uno" was recorded between April and May 1999 at RAK Studios in London.
Producers
The song was produced by Paul Reeve and John Leckie, who has worked with other iconic bands like The Beatles and Radiohead.
Song Classification
"Uno" is classified as an Alternative Rock song.
Album Inclusion
"Uno" is the third track on Muse's debut album titled "Showbiz," released in 1999.
Platinum Status
The album "Showbiz" was awarded Platinum certification by the British Phonographic Industry, meaning that it sold over 300,000 copies. This implies that "Uno" contributed to significant commercial success.
Music Video
"Uno" is among the first Muse songs to have a music video, featuring footage of the band playing in a castle.
Song Duration
The song "Uno" has a duration of 3 minutes and 37 seconds.
Single Release
The song was also released as their debut single in the UK.
Chart Performance
Despite being a fan favourite, "Uno" did not fare particularly well on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 73.
Atypical Music Production
Unlike many of Muse's later works, "Uno" is quite grounded in traditional guitar-bass-drums rock instrumentation, without their signature heavy use of electronica and ornamentation.
International Release
The single was re-released internationally in 2002.
Band Composition
The song was written by Muse band members, Matthew Bellamy, Dominic Howard, and Chris Wolstenholme.
Song Theme
"Uno" showcases the band's appreciation for angst and internal turmoil, themes common throughout their discography.
Live Performances
"Uno" was played quite frequently in early Muse tours, but has since become more of a rarity in their live setlists, with the band opting to play their more recent hits.
Cover Art
The cover art of the single depicts three monkeys embodying the "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" pose.

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