Map of the Problematique (song)
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| Muse song | |
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| Name | Map of the Problematique |
| Album/single |
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| Length | 4:18, 3:40 (Rich Costey Edit) |
| Alternative titles | - |
| First live performance | 2nd June 2006 (half-mimed), 7th June 2006 (live) |
| Latest live performance | - |
| Recorded | 2006 |
| Writer/composer | Matthew Bellamy |
| Producer | Rich Costey |
| Chart position | 18 |
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Description
The title is a reference to a book called Limits to Growth and the Club of Rome think-tank who would create a "map of the problematique" detailing the "global problematique" - a set of likely challenges the world might face in the near future.
In addition, the opening lyric, "fear and panic in the air" may be a reference to Mars, in that the red planet's two moons are named Phobos and Deimos, who were the Greek gods of Fear and Panic. Such a connection would fit in with numerous references to Mars in the album.
Bears similarity with music from Depeche Mode, especially "Enjoy the Silence".
Possibly one of the songs mentioned in the Daily Star feature "Matt Girls Good Grief" that were inspired by Bellamy's girlfriend nagging him.
A rare track in music terms as it does not use the dominant chord ever in the riff: C minor, E flat major, A flat major, F minor.
Used in trailers for Children of Men (2006). Also used in the commercial for Prison Break. A short clip of the song was also used during the BBC's coverage of Rugby Sevens World Series.
Alternative versions
A mix of the song edited by Rich Costey featured as the lead track on the Muse.mu exclusive version of the Map of the Problematique single.
A remix of the song by Does It Offend You, Yeah? was the B side to the standard download single.
Lyrics
Fear and panic in the air I want to be free From desolation and despair And I feel like everything I sow Is being swept away Well I refuse to let you go I can't get it right Get it right Since I met you Loneliness be over When will this loneliness be over Life will flash before my eyes So scattered and lost I want to touch the other side And no one Thinks they are to blame Why can't we see That when we bleed we bleed the same I can't get it right Get it right Since I met you Loneliness be over When will this loneliness be over Loneliness be over When will this loneliness be over
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