Unintended
Muse
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You could be my unintended Choice to live my life extended You could be the one I'll always love You could be the one who listens To my deepest inquisitions You could be the one I'll always love I'll be there as soon as I can But I'm busy mending broken Pieces of the life I had before First there was the one who challenged All my dreams and all my balance She could never be as good as you You could be my unintended Choice to live my life extended You should be the one I'll always love I'll be there as soon as I can But I'm busy mending broken Pieces of the life I had before I'll be there as soon as I can But I'm busy mending broken Pieces of the life I had before Before you
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Written by: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
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29 facts about this song
Songwriters"Unintended" was written by all three members of Muse, Matthew Bellamy, Dominic Howard, and Christopher Wolstenholme.
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Release DateThe song was released on 17th May 2000.
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Album Inclusion"Unintended" is included in band's debut studio album "Showbiz" which came out in 1999.
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Song ThemeThe song is known for its theme of regret and unspoken love.
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Music StyleThe music style of "Unintended" deviates from Muse's typical rock sound, favouring instead a softer, acoustic style.
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Chart Performance"Unintended" peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Howard Greenhalgh, who has worked with bands like Soundgarden and Smashing Pumpkins.
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Single Feature"Unintended" was the fifth single to be released from their debut album.
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Live PerformanceThe song was often performed live by Muse during their early years and has remained a staple in their setlist.
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Track VersionsThere are multiple versions of "Unintended", including a live version from Le Zenith, Paris, France featured on Hullabaloo Soundtrack.
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InstrumentationBellamy used a seven-string guitar to perform the song live.
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US ReleaseThe song was not officially released as a single in the United States but did get moderate radio play.
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InspirationsMatthew Bellamy has mentioned that some of their early songs, like "Unintended", were influenced by the grunge scene of the early 90s, particularly bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam.
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Musician ViewsThe band members have expressed a less favourable view of the song in more recent years, with Bellamy describing it as the kind of song he wanted to move away from.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have drawn comparisons between "Unintended" and works by Radiohead and Jeff Buckley, citing Bellamy's distinctive emotional vocals.
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Fan InterpretationMany fans interpret the song as a love letter from Bellamy to a partner, expressing feelings of guilt for having unintentionally fallen in love with someone else.
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Recording"Unintended" was recorded at various studios across the UK, including Astoria in London, RAK Studios, and Sawmills in Cornwall.
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Song Formation"Unintended" is composed by the three band members of Muse, Matthew Bellamy, Christopher Wolstenholme, and Dominic Howard.
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Album AppearanceThe song is part of their debut studio album "Showbiz" which was released in 1999.
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Single Release"Unintended" was released as the fifth and final single from the album "Showbiz" on May 17, 2000.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 20 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe "Unintended" music video depicts frontman Matthew Bellamy singing alone on a boat while being carried down the river.
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Genre"Unintended" is categorized under the genre of alternative rock and showcases a softer side of the band's music.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics speak about dealing with feelings of love that were unexpected and unintended.
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SongwritingFrontman Matthew Bellamy stated in an interview that the song was one of the first he ever wrote and was about his first girlfriend.
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Live PerformancesAlthough it's not regularly performed live, the band often includes "Unintended" in acoustic sets due to its ballad-like quality.
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Acoustic VersionIn 2020, Muse released an acoustic version of "Unintended", reimagining the soft ballad for their "Simulation Theory" film.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous bands and artists due to its widespread popularity and emotional depth.
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Fan Appreciation"Unintended" has consistently remained a favorite amongst fans due to its emotional lyrics and evocative melody.
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