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The song is about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeta_%28entity%29 Zeta Reticulans] invading Earth, or as Matt said: "That’s about the possibility of an orchestrated alien invasion created by the New World Order".
The song is about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeta_%28entity%29 Zeta Reticulans] invading Earth, or as Matt said: "That’s about the possibility of an orchestrated alien invasion created by the New World Order".


Matthew also said in a German interview that: "It is about a trade agreement between the US government and extraterrestials, about the use of new technologies".[http://www.musewiki.org/Uncut_-_Interview_(Intro_online_article) Interview]
Matthew also said in a [[Uncut_-_Interview_(Intro_online_article)|German interview]] that: "It is about a trade agreement between the US government and extraterrestials, about the use of new technologies".


It is also about PSYOPs, using the paranormal as a method of covering secret "black" projects - for example Groom Lake in Nevada, the role of conflict in controlling public thought, and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_Defense_Initiative Star Wars Strategic Defense project].
It is also about PSYOPs, using the paranormal as a method of covering secret "black" projects - for example Groom Lake in Nevada, the role of conflict in controlling public thought, and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_Defense_Initiative Star Wars Strategic Defense project].

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Muse song
Name Exo-Politics
Album/single Black Holes and Revelations (8)
Length 3:53
Alternative titles
  • Majestic Blue »
  • Codebreak Shy Outsider
  • Obtain Drowsy Powders
  • Harem Meeting
  • ABA
  • Unpacked Residents
  • Preservable Heat[1]
  • Timescale Keeper[2]
  • The Other New One[3]
  • Defunct Lies
  • Burning Bandits
  • Bandit Song
  • Pee Candle
First live performance Auditorium Field, Boca Raton 2005
Latest live performance 22nd November 2006
Recorded New York Avatar/Electric Lady Studios 2005
Writer/composer Matthew Bellamy
Producer Rich Costey
Chart position 64

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Description

Very groove-based bass line which is maintained until the chorus which opts for a slight variation on this bass line. A guitar solo heavily based on the chordal progression which then leads back into the verse. The piece ends with the original groove riff played twice and then ended on a tonic chord. Strong lyrics and vocals with a memorable melody especially in the chorus, coupled with the 4-on-the-floor beat and bassline, would seem to indicate that the boys have been listening to Franz Ferdinand a lot lately.

Additional information

The song is about Zeta Reticulans invading Earth, or as Matt said: "That’s about the possibility of an orchestrated alien invasion created by the New World Order".

Matthew also said in a German interview that: "It is about a trade agreement between the US government and extraterrestials, about the use of new technologies".

It is also about PSYOPs, using the paranormal as a method of covering secret "black" projects - for example Groom Lake in Nevada, the role of conflict in controlling public thought, and the Star Wars Strategic Defense project.

Matt has said the idea of the projects being aimed at fighting aliens is much more appealing. While stating he takes this idea seriously, he has been simultaneously reduced to incoherent, hysterical laughter by this.

The theremin sound effect on the introduction is actually played by Matt using a Kaoss pad controller.[4]

Known as Burning Bandits when first played, by fans who had mistakenly thought is was the Western-themed song (Knights of Cydonia) that Matt had referred to in a 2005 interview as the 'Bandit Song'. Early live versions featured an extended introduction and the focus of the lyrics regarded 'demons' instead of (apparent) aliens.

The song was added to Guitar Hero 3 as part of a track pack along with Supermassive Black Hole and Stockholm Syndrome.

Trivia

In the Black Holes & Revelations CD sleeve, it says 'Antique items crushed on "Exo-Politics" by Tom Kirk', although this does not appear to be audible on the track/has not yet been heard.

Lyrics

Studio

Open the skies over me
I am waiting patiently
I'll wait for the sign

As conspiracies unwind
Will you slam shut or free your mind
Or stay hypnotised

When the Zetas fill the skies
Will our leaders tell us why
Fully loaded satellites
Will conquer nothing but our minds

But I'm waiting patiently
I'll wait for the sign

Carried through the centuries
Secrets locked up and loaded on my back
Well it weighs me down

When the Zetas fill the skies
It's just our leaders in disguise
Fully loaded satellites
Will conquer nothing but our minds

But I'm waiting patiently
I'll wait for the sign
But I'm waiting patiently
I'll wait for the sign

2005 tour

Open the skies over me
I am waiting patiently
I'll wait for the sign

Whisper through centuries
Secrets locked up on my back
And I'm waiting until

Stop asking yourself why
You can't see the demons in your eyes
Stop asking where to find
the truth to compensate your lies

So it forms in my mind
I am searching for a twisting world
And there's no scars on my side

Stop asking yourself why
You can't see the demons in your eyes
Stop asking, where to find
the truth to compensate your lies

Well I'm waiting patiently
I’m waiting for a sign
I’m waiting so patiently
But I’ll wait for the truth

References


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