“The Handler” was the third track released in advance of [Muse]’s 2015 concept album
Drones.
This single, and the other singles released before it, “Psycho” and “Mercy”, had longtime Muse fans excited at the return of a more guitar-driven sound hearkening back to Origin of Symmetry (2001) and Abso...
[Verse 1]
You (You, you) were my oppressor
And I, (I, I) I have been programmed to obey
But now (Now, now) you are my handler
And I, (I, I) I will execute your demands
[Chorus]
Leave me alone
I must disassociate from you
[Verse 2]
Behold (-hold, -hold) my trance formation
And you (You, you) are empowered to do as you please
My mind (Mind, mind) was lost in translation
And my heart (Heart, heart) has become a cold and impassive machine
[Chorus]
Leave me alone
I must disassociate from you, yeah-yeah
Bum-bu-dayuh, bu-dayuh, bu-dayuh, bu-dayuhohoh
[Instrumental Bridge]
[Outro]
I won't let you control my feelings anymore
And I will no longer do as I am told
And I am no longer afraid to walk alone
Let me go, let me be
I am escaping from your grip
You will never own me again, yeah-yeah
Bum-bu-dayuh, bu-dayuh, bu-dayuh, bu-dayuhohoh
The Handler was written by Matt Bellamy.
The Handler was produced by Robert John Lange & Dominic Howard & Chris Wolstenholme & Matt Bellamy.
Muse released The Handler on Fri Jun 05 2015.