Here’s a cool, hip, modern song about about peace, love and understanding: “Dig Down” by the British band Muse.
Like many of their past releases, this newest effort reflects the band’s social consciousness and activism. Written by the group’s Matt Bellamy, “Dig Down” is a call for optimism and hope and for the inspiration that encourages “people to fight for causes they believe in.”
When hope and love has been lost
And you fall to the ground
You must find a way
When the darkness descends
And you’re told it’s the end
You must find a way
When God decides to look the other way
And a clown takes the throne
We must find a way
Face the firing squad
Against all odds
You will find a way
Dig down
And find faith
When you are close to the edge
With a gun to your head
You must find a way
Muse fans are thrilled, having waited for two years for new Muse material.
The band performs to sell out crowds, projecting a larger than life sound that belies the fact they are just a trio.
“Dig Down” will likely reach #1 on the Alternative charts within the next few weeks.
U2 is another group that has embraced social and political causes, plus, their sound on the 1987 hit “With Or Without You” is has the same remote, aloof, quiet storm that is present in “Dig In.”