Stockholm Syndrome (song)
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| Single by Muse from the album Absolution |
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| Released | 14 July 2003 (UK Download Single) | ||||
| Format | mp3 (download only) | ||||
| Recorded | 2003 | ||||
| Genre | Progressive Metal Progressive Rock |
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| Length | 4:58 | ||||
| Label | Mushroom | ||||
| Producer | Rich Costey, Muse | ||||
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- For the meaning of the term, see Stockholm syndrome.
"Stockholm Syndrome" is a song released by the English rock band Muse from their third album, Absolution. The song also appears on the Absolution live DVD and was released as a download-only single through the official Muse website. The download also came with the artwork. The video appears on the Time Is Running Out CD single, and was shot using a thermal camera. A different video was made for the song's release in the US, depicting the band playing the song in a fictitious talk show.
In March 2005, Q magazine placed "Stockholm Syndrome" at number 44 in its list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks.
On the 8th of May, 2008, the song was released as downloadable content (as part of a Muse 3-song pack) for the rhythm game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.
[edit] Lyrics and Meaning
Stockholm syndrome is a psychological response sometimes seen in an abducted hostage, in which the hostage shows signs of loyalty to the hostage-taker, regardless of the danger (or at least risk) in which the hostage has been placed. This is the song's theme, as reflected in lyrics such as, "This is the last time I'll forget you/I wish I could."
The syndrome is named after the Norrmalmstorg robbery of Kreditbanken at Norrmalmstorg, Stockholm, Sweden, in which the bank robbers held bank employees hostage and the victims became emotionally attached to their victimisers, and even defended their captors after they were freed from their six-day ordeal.
[edit] Media use
This song was used in a highlights package during game 1 of the 2008 State of Origin rugby league series.
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