The opening track on “Drones” introduces listeners to the protagonist of the album. In an interview with BBC, singer Matt Bellamy said:
[It] is a pretty jaded song where the person loses hope and therefore becomes kind of vulnerable to darker forces.
The protagonist’s hope is crushed by a “two-fac...
[Intro]
Dead inside
(Dead inside)
[Verse 1]
Revere a million prayers
And draw me into your holiness
But there's nothing there
Light only shines from those who share
Unleash a million drones
And confine me then erase me, babe
Do you have no soul?
It's like it died, long ago
[Chorus]
Your lips feel warm to the touch
You can bring me back to life
On the outside, you're ablaze and alive
But you're dead inside
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 2]
You're free to touch the sky
Whilst I am crushed and pulverised
Because you need control
Now I'm the one who's letting go
You like to give an inch
Whilst I am giving infinity
But now I've got nothing left
You have no cares and I'm bereft
[Chorus]
Your skin feels warm to caress
I see magic in your eyes
On the outside, you're ablaze and alive
But you're dead inside
(Dead inside)
[Bridge]
Feel me now, hold me please
I need you to see who I am
Open up to me, stop hiding from me
It's hurting, babe, only you can stop the pain
Don't leave me out in the cold
Don't leave me out to die
I gave you everything, I can't give you any more
Now I've become just like you
[Outro]
My lips feel warm to the touch
My words seem so alive
My skin is warm to caress
I'll control and hypnotize
You've taught me to lie without a trace
And to kill with no remorse
On the outside, I'm the greatest guy
Now I'm dead inside
(Dead inside)
Dead Inside was written by Matt Bellamy.
Dead Inside was produced by Robert John Lange & Dominic Howard & Chris Wolstenholme & Matt Bellamy.
Muse released Dead Inside on Mon Mar 23 2015.