Bingo Song is a song by the British rock band Muse. It was released as the lead single from the group’s ninth studio album, Drones (2015).
“Bingo Song” is a rock song with heavy metal influences. The song is about a man who has lost his sense of purpose and is bored with life.
In the song, he reflects on how he used to enjoy bingo games, but now they’re just a form of boredom. He contemplates suicide, but decides against it and instead sings about how he’s “hoping for salvation”. .
The song received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised its melodic hooks and heavy metal elements, while others found it unoriginal and derivative. Despite this, “Bingo Song” reached number one in several countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and Belgium.
The song has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.
“Bingo Song” has been interpreted variously as commentary on modern society and the decline of traditional values, or as a commentary on addiction and depression. Its lyrics have been seen as an allegory for the decline of bingo as a social activity in Britain in the 21st century.
The song’s accompanying music video features Muse playing cards and drinking in a bar while people around them play bingo. Some viewers have interpreted this as an attack on gambling addiction in modern society.
