The Globalist

Muse

About The Globalist

"The Globalist" is a song by English rock band Muse, and the eleventh track from the band's seventh studio album, Drones. An apocalyptic song, it serves as a sequel to "Citizen Erased". Part of this song contains music based on "Nimrod" from Enigma Variations, composed by Edward Elgar. The song follows "Aftermath", which centers on the album's protagonist discovering love. Matt Bellamy has said that the album's negative stories, "The Globalist" and "Drones", serve as epilogue. At ten minutes and seven seconds, it is the second longest song in Muse's discography, after "Exogenesis: Symphony". 


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2015
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You were never truly loved
You've only been betrayed
You were never truly nurtured
By churches or the state
You left unprotected
To these wild and fragile lands
That you could rise up like a god
Arm yourself, you can be strong
You can build a nuclear power
Transform the earth to your desire
Free your mind from false beliefs
You can be the commander in chief
You can hide your true motives
To dismantle and destroy
Now you finally have good
I have given you good

There's no country left
To love and cherish it's bond
It's gone for good
It's here and maybe
Survivors
To hunt and gather memories
Of the great nation we were
There are no countries left
To fight and conquer
I think I destroyed them all
It's human nature
The greatest
Until we'll survive alone
With no one left to love

There's no country left
To love and cherish, it's gone
You know it's gone for good
A trillion memories last in
Space and time forever more
I just wanted, I just needed to be loved

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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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10 facts about this song

Album Presence
"The Globalist" is a song from Muse's 7th studio album, "Drones," released in 2015.
Categorization
The song is categorized as progressive rock or arenas rock, with elements of classical music and heavy metal, demonstrating the versatile musical styles of Muse.
Song Time
"The Globalist" stands as the longest song produced by Muse, with a running time of 10 minutes and 7 seconds.
Concept
The track tells a narrative about the rise and fall of a dictator who becomes a global destroyer, which fits with the overall theme of "Drones" - a concept album about mind control, tyranny, and the dehumanization of warfare.
Structure
The Globalist is structured in three parts: a western-style intro, a heavy middle section, and a melancholy ending, showcasing the band's flair for dramatic storytelling through music.
Inspirations
The song also recalls Muse's earlier track "Citizen Erased" from their 2001 album. Frontman Matt Bellamy confirmed "The Globalist" as a sequel but later retracted this, saying it was more of a "distant cousin."
Signature Guitar
Matt Bellamy used his custom Manson Red Glitter 2.0 guitar in the studio recording of 'The Globalist'. This guitar model has become iconic with Muse's lead vocalist and lead guitarist.
Live Performances
"The Globalist" was debuted in Belfast on March 15, 2016, during their Drones World Tour and featured intense visual effects such as a flying orb drone, further enhancing the song's narrative.
Artistic Input
The band, primarily Matt Bellamy, wrote, composed, and produced "The Globalist" with the assistance of producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange.
Critical Reception
Despite its complexity, the track received wide critical acclaim, with many praising its theatricality, production value, and evocative lyrics. Some critics have even described it as Muse's most ambitious work to date.

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