Shrinking Universe

Shrinking Universe
Cast your eye tears on to me
And I'll show you what you really need
Give too much attention
And I'll reflect your imperfections
Can't you see it's over
Because you're the god of a shrinking universe

Purposeless survival
Now there's nothing left to die for
So don't struggle to recognize
Now the cruelly heart-felt suicide
Can't you see it's over
Because you're the god of a shrinking universe
Can't you see it's over
Because you're the god of a shrinking universe
En 'Shrinking Universe', Muse reflexiona sobre la idea de sentirse atrapado en un mundo que parece estar disminuyendo constantemente. La canción invita a reflexionar sobre la atención excesiva que se le da a las imperfecciones propias, que lleva a una sensación de vacío y falta de propósito...