“Hysteria” is one of Muse’s most popular songs, likely in part to the bass line played by Chris Wolstenholme. It’s about the desperation of wanting someone or something you can’t have.

Fun fact: In ye olden… Read More [Verse 1]

It's bugging me, grating me

And twisting me around

Yeah, I'm endlessly caving in

And turning inside out

[Chorus]

'Cause I want it now, I want it now

Give me your heart and your soul

And I'm breaking out, I'm breaking out

Last chance to lose control

[Verse 2]

Yeah, it's holding me, morphing me

And forcing me to strive

To be endlessly cold within

And dreaming I'm alive

[Chorus]

'Cause I want it now, I want it now

Give me your heart and your soul

I'm not breaking down, I'm breaking out

Last chance to lose control

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]

And I want you now, I want you now

I'll feel my heart implode

And I'm breaking out, escaping now

Feeling my faith erode