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The song was inspired by the loneliness of being away from loved ones while touring.
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2003
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Muse developed in Teignmouth, Devon, as the trio of Matthew Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard. Bellamy's vocals, guitar and keyboards combine with bass and drums in a rock sound associated with...
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Audioslave brought Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell together with guitarist Tom Morello, bassist Tim Commerford and drummer Brad Wilk from Rage Against the Machine. The partnership developed through rehearsals before...
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The song was inspired by feelings of emotional disconnection and pressure.
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The track was inspired by the pressure to meet parental expectations.
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The song was inspired by the search for identity and belonging.
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The song was inspired by adolescent crushes on older women.
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Such Great Heights is listed on The Postal Service's Give Up. This is recording/album context, not a claimed personal songwriting inspiration.
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The Postal ServiceRelease year not establishedDate review open
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The District Sleeps Alone Tonight is listed on The Postal Service's Give Up. This is recording/album context, not a claimed personal songwriting inspiration.
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The song was inspired by lead singer Rob Thomas's struggles with mental health.
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