Defector
Muse
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Free Yeah, I'm free From your inciting You can't brainwash me You've got a problem Free Yeah I'm free From society You can't control me I'm a defector You think you're strong and you can't be broken But your empire is dissolving You thought, you thought I was weak But you got it wrong Look into my eyes I'm a defector Free Yeah, I'm free From your inciting You can't brainwash me You've got a problem Free Yeah, I'm free From society You can't control me I'm a defector Your blood is blue and your mind's turned green And your belly is all yellow You believe your throne is too high to be overthrown We'll watch it get razed By a defector Free Yeah, I'm free From your inciting You can't brainwash me You've got a problem Free Yeah, I'm free From society You can't control me I'm a defector I'm a defector Free Yeah, I'm free From your inciting You can't brainwash me You've got a problem Free Yeah, I'm free From society You can't control me I'm a defector We look for strength and assistance Confident that with your help Man will be what he was born to be Free and independent
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Written by: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
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10 facts about this song
Song Inspiration"Defector" by Muse is inspired by political and social issues. The band's frontman, Matt Bellamy, expressed that it is about "someone who feels they have been oppressed or exploited in some way breaking free".
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Album Placement"Defector" is the ninth track on Muse's seventh studio album, ‘Drones’, which was released in 2015. The album focuses on themes of warfare, loss, and political manipulation.
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Musical CompositionThe song is known for its 1980s classic rock style with it featuring rousing guitar riffs and a distinctive keyboard synthesizer solo.
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JFK ExcerptMuse incorporated an excerpt from John F. Kennedy's famous 1961 speech addressing secret societies into the start of "Defector", aligning with the song and album's themes of manipulation and control.
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Live PerformancesDespite being a fan favorite, "Defector" was performed live only a limited number of times during the 2015-2016 Drones World Tour.
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No Single ReleaseUnlike several other tracks from the 'Drones' album, "Defector" was not released as a single.
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Album Theme Connection"Defector", along with the other tracks from 'Drones', tells a story of a person's journey from indoctrination by oppressive forces to eventual liberation. The song stands as a major turning point in this narrative.
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Artistic CollaborationThe visual effects during the live performances of "Defector" were coordinated by Jesse Lee Stout, the creative director of ‘Moment Factory,’ which added to the song's overall dramatic appeal.
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Digital AnimationFor the 'Defector' music video, the band used motion capture technology to transform themselves into digital figures.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song's lyrics are often seen as an indictment of the music industry and its control over artists. With lines like "You think you're strong and you can't be broken, but your empire is dissolving", "Defector" is interpreted as Matt Bellamy's critique of corporate control in the music world.
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