Muse is known for their intense and passionate music, and while not typically considered a band that produces love songs in the traditional sense, their discography does feature a number of tracks that touch upon love and relationships
Here are 15 of Muse’s songs that touch on the theme of love:
“Unintended” – From their debut album “Showbiz,” this track is a sweet and melancholic love song that speaks of finding an unexpected love.
“Endlessly” – A track from “Absolution,” this song is about unrequited love and the longing that comes with it. Its lyrics and soft melody make it one of Muse’s more romantic tunes.
“Starlight” – While not a love song in the conventional sense, this song from “Black Holes and Revelations” is a passionate track about distance and longing to return to a loved one.
“Invincible” – This song from “Black Holes and Revelations” is an emotional anthem about sticking together through tough times, featuring some of Matt Bellamy’s most heartfelt lyrics.
“I Belong to You (+Mon Cœur S’ouvre à ta Voix)” – From “The Resistance,” this song showcases a romantic and playful side of Muse with lyrics about surrendering to love.
“Neutron Star Collision (Love is Forever)” – Written for the “Twilight Saga: Eclipse” soundtrack, this track is an epic love song with lyrics about the enduring power of love.
“Madness” – From “The 2nd Law,” this song is a modern love song that speaks about the confusion that sometimes comes with being in a relationship.
“Aftermath” – A track from “Drones,” it’s one of Muse’s most direct love songs, speaking about finding hope and love after a period of darkness.
“Falling Away with You” – A lesser-known track from “Absolution,” this song features touching lyrics about remembering intimate moments shared with a loved one.
“Undisclosed Desires” – This track from “The Resistance” is about wishing the best for a partner and wanting to understand their needs and desires on a deeper level.
“Resistance” – This track from “The Resistance” can be seen as a love song in a broader sense, with its themes of yearning and fighting against the odds for a love that is not allowed.
“Guiding Light” – From the album “The Resistance,” this song is about looking to a loved one as a source of inspiration and guidance.
“Map of Your Head” – This B-side track shows Muse’s softer side with its acoustic sound and lyrics about trying to understand a loved one.
“Hyper Chondriac Music” – This slower, more melancholic version of “Hyper Music” from “Origin of Symmetry” reveals a sorrowful love story.
“Something Human” – From the album “Simulation Theory,” it’s a softer, more personal song about the need for comfort and connection with a loved one after a period of stress or difficulty.