Reapers
Muse, Chris Wolstenholme, Matthew Bellamy, Dominic Howard
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Home, It's becoming a killing field There's a cross hair locked on my heart With no recourse and there's no one behind the wheel Hell fire, You're wiping me out, killed by Drones, (killed by) Drones (killed by) You rule with lies and deceit And the world is on your side 'Cause you've got the CIA, babe But all you've done is brutalise Drones! War, war just moved up a gear I don't think I can handle the truth I'm just a pawn And we're all expendable Incidentally Electronically erased By your Drones, (killed by) Drones (killed by) You kill by remote control The world is on your side You’ve got reapers and hawks babe Now I am radicalized Drones! You rule with lies and deceit And the world is on your side 'Cause you've got the CIA, babe But all you've done is brutalise You kill by remote control The world is on your side You’ve got reapers and hawks babe Now I am radicalized Here come the drones! Here come the drones! Here come the drones!
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Written by: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
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10 facts about this song
Basic Information"Reapers" is a song by rock band Muse from their seventh studio album, "Drones", released in 2015.
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Musical styleThe band's frontman, Matthew Bellamy, stated that "Reapers" and the rest of the songs from the album were inspired by the heavier sound of their first two albums, "Showbiz" and "Origin of Symmetry".
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Song meaningThe song was inspired by Matthew Bellamy's interest in how modern warfare has been changing in recent years, with an emphasis on unmanned drone warfare.
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Guitar WorksThe song is known for its complex guitar work. It features a tapping solo from Matt Bellamy during the breakdown. It was the first time he had used finger tapping in a song since the "Origin of Symmetry" era.
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ReleaseThe song was first played live during a rehearsal at The Drill Hall in Burbank, California and made its official debut during their Psycho Tour on 15th March 2015.
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Music VideoThe music video for Reapers was released on 11th June 2015 and was directed by Tom Kirk. The video features footage from concerts in San Diego and Las Vegas.
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RecognitionThe song reached number 37 on the UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart. It was also nominated for 'Best Rock Song' at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song use metaphorical language to show the perspective of a drone. This narrative focus adds to the album's overarching concept of a person losing their empathy and becoming a "drone".
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ReceptionCritics often cite "Reapers" as a standout track from "Drones," praising its guitar work and thematic concept.
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Live Performances"Reapers" has become a staple during Muse live performances. It often features Bellamy's elaborate guitar play and the band's driving rhythm.
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