A catchy synth-rock tune with ‘80s sounds, “Compliance” is the second single anticipating the band’s ninth studio album. The song is written from the perspective of a not yet revealed organisation, presumably the villain in the record’s storyline, trying to circumvent vulnerable people with promises...
[Chorus]
Compliance
We just need your compliance
You will feel no pain anymore
And no more defiance
We just need your compliance
Just give us your compliance
We won't let you feel lost anymore
No more self-reliance
(Com-com-com-com-compliance)
[Verse 1]
Fall into line, you will do as you’re told
No choice fatigue, your blood is running cold
We lose control, the world will fall apart
Love of your life will mend your broken heart
Life lived in fear, you need protection
You're all alone, too much rejection
We have what you need, just reach out and touch
We can save you (We can save you), we just need your
[Chorus]
Compliance
We just need your compliance
You will feel no pain anymore
No more defiance
Just give us your compliance
[Verse 2]
Cover your tracks, we know what's best for you
You’ve bitten off much more than you can chew
You're running scared, you'll run into our arms
Come join our clique, we'll keep you safe from harm
Our toy soldier, you'll do the dirty work
Stay loyal to us, we'll take away the hurt
We have what you need, just reach out and touch
We can save you (We can save you), just give us your
[Chorus]
Compliance
We just need your compliance
You will feel no pain anymore
No more defiance
Just give us your compliance
[Breakdown]
(Com-com-com-com-compliance)
(Com-com-com-com-compliance)
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
(We can save you, we can save you)
[Chorus]
Compliance
We just need your compliance
You will feel no pain anymore
And no more defiance
We just need your compliance
We just need your compliance
We won't let you feel lost anymore
No more self-reliance
(Com-compliance)
Compliance
We just need your compliance
You will feel no pain anymore
And no more defiance
We just need your compliance
[Outro]
Oh (Com-com-com-com-compliance)
Fear is controlling you (Com-com-com-com-compliance)
It's time to give it up (Com-com-com-com-compliance)
And give in to us (Com-com-com-com-compliance)
(We can save you, we can save you)
Give us your compliance
Compliance was written by Matt Bellamy.
Compliance was produced by Muse.
Muse released Compliance on Thu Mar 17 2022.
“Compliance” is about the promise of safety and reassurance sold to us by powerful entities during times of vulnerability. Gangs, governments, demagogues, social media algorithms and religions seduce us with misleading untruths and comforting fables. They want us to join their narrow worldview in ex...