Hysteria is a song by British rock band Muse, released as the second single from their fourth studio album, Black Holes and Revelations. It is one of the band’s most successful singles, reaching number two in the UK Singles Chart and number three on the US Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart. The song’s lyrics deal with the topic of hysteria, and its title is a reference to Sigmund Freud’s book, Hysteria.
Song Overview
Hysteria is a powerful rock song that showcases the band’s signature sound. The song features a driving guitar riff and a steady beat, with Matt Bellamy’s passionate vocals taking center stage. The lyrics of the song are about the feeling of being overwhelmed by emotions, and the chorus of the song captures this perfectly, with the lines “Hysteria, it’s in my head, it’s in my veins, it’s everywhere”. The song has a strong sense of urgency and energy that makes it an instant classic.
Full Lyrics
Verse 1
It’s bugging me, grating me
And twisting me around
Yeah I’m endlessly caving in
And turning inside out
Chorus
Hysteria, it’s in my head
It’s in my veins, it’s everywhere
Hysteria, it’s in my head
It’s in my veins, it’s everywhere
Verse 2
It’s holding on, making me wait
For something I can’t see
Yeah I’m endlessly chasing
That something in me
Chorus
Hysteria, it’s in my head
It’s in my veins, it’s everywhere
Hysteria, it’s in my head
It’s in my veins, it’s everywhere
Bridge
And I want you, to take me away
And I want you, to take me away
Chorus
Hysteria, it’s in my head
It’s in my veins, it’s everywhere
Hysteria, it’s in my head
It’s in my veins, it’s everywhere
Hysteria is an anthemic rock song that captures the feeling of being overwhelmed by emotions. It features a driving guitar riff and passionate vocals, and its lyrics are a perfect reflection of the song’s title. With its strong sense of urgency and energy, Hysteria is a classic Muse song that is sure to get fans singing along.