Algorithm
Muse * Track #1 On Simulation Theory
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Album Simulation Theory
- #1Algorithm
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- #2The Dark Side
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- #3Pressure
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- #4Propaganda
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- #5Break It to Me
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- #6
Something HumanMuse
- #7
Thought ContagionMuse
- #8Get Up and Fight
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- #9Blockades
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- #10
Dig DownMuse
- #11The Void
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- #12Algorithm (Alternate Reality Version)
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- #13The Dark Side (Alternate Reality Version)
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- #14Pressure (Ft. UCLA Bruin Marching Band)
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- #15Propaganda (Acoustic Version)
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- #16Break It to Me (Sam De Jong Remix)
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- #17Something Human (Acoustic Version)
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- #18Thought Contagion (Live)
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- #19Dig Down (Acoustic Gospel Version)
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- #20The Void (Acoustic Version)
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- #21The Dark Side (Alternate Reality Version Instrumental)
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Algorithm by Muse
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MuseWrited by
Matt BellamyAbout
“Algorithm” serves as the intro to the album, when the protagonist realizes he is in a simulation, and he reaches consciousness. He then tries to oppose his creator and escape from this false universe.
The song tells the story of an individual being deceived but attempts to tell a deeper truth abou...
Algorithm Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Burn like a slave
Churn like a cog
We are caged in simulations
Algorithms evolve
Push us aside and render us obsolete
[Chorus]
This means war
With your creator
This means war
With your creator
[Bridge]
Reload, crash out
[Chorus]
This means war
With your creator
This means war
With your creator
Algorithm Q&A
Who wrote Algorithm's ?
Algorithm was written by Matt Bellamy.
Who produced Algorithm's ?
Algorithm was produced by Rich Costey & Muse.
What did Muse say about "Algorithm"?
In an interview with Myrock magazine (a French publication), Matt said “it’s about an intelligence, be it human or artificial, that realizes that it lives in a simulated reality, and it is controlled by its creator. It feels betrayed, finds this situation unfair and tries to flee.”
Is it possible that "simulation" is used as a metaphor for a political system?
It’s technically possible, but the entire album uses imagery that suggests it’s a literal simulation. However, knowing Muse, there could be some political messages in there somewhere.