This song came on the radio the other night as I was driving home from a particularly difficult meeting. Ever since then I’ve noticed that it’s popped up on my radio or playlist just at the moments that I’ve most needed it. I especially love the chorus:
They will not force us,
They will stop degrading us,
They will not control us,
We will be victorious
This song is a bit more militant than much of the music I tend to enjoy, but the drums kick and I do love me some drums. Full lyrics are below…(Note: the video is a bit odd. I suggest you close your eyes as you listen and just let the energy of the song wash over you…)
Uprising by Muse
Paranoia is in bloom,
The PR transmissions will resume,
They’ll try to push drugs that keep us all dumbed down,
And hope that we will never see the truth around
(So come on)
Another promise, another scene,
Another packaged lie to keep us trapped in greed,
And all the green belts wrapped around our minds,
And endless red tape to keep the truth confined
(So come on)
They will not force us,
They will stop degrading us,
They will not control us,
We will be victorious
(So come on)
Interchanging mind control,
Come let the revolution take it’s toll,
If you could flick a switch and open your third eye,
You’d see that
We should never be afraid to die
(So come on)
Rise up and take the power back,
It’s time the fat cats had a heart attack,
You know that their time’s coming to an end,
We have to unify and watch our flag ascend
They will not force us,
They will stop degrading us,
They will not control us,
We will be victorious
