Songs About Hysteria

Updated April 1, 2024

Have you heard these Songs About Hysteria? We think you'll find some new tunes. We put together 17 of the best ones.

Hysteria by Muse

From the album, Absolution, released on March 23, 2004

"Hysteria" is a song by the British rock band Muse, released as the second single from their third studio album Absolution in 2003. The song was written by Matthew Bellamy and produced by Rich Costey. The song is a hard rock/alternative rock track, with elements of progressive rock and funk rock mixed in. It features a heavy, distorted guitar riff and frantic drums, with a synthesizer solo in the bridge. The lyrics are written from the perspective of someone dealing with issues of irrationality and delirium. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 3 in the UK Singles Chart and number 8 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It has since become a live staple for the band, being performed as the opening to many of their concerts.

Hysteria by Def Leppard

From the album, Hysteria, released on August 3, 1987

"Hysteria" is a song by English rock band Def Leppard from their fourth studio album of the same name. The song was released as the lead single from the album on August 13, 1987, and was an international hit, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart and the top five in the United Kingdom. The song was written by the band's members, with the lyrics penned by lead singer Joe Elliott. The song is an energetic rock song, featuring a sing-along chorus, layered guitars, and synthesizers. The song was produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange and was recorded at his Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, Netherlands. The song also featured contributions from Phil Collen and Steve Clark on guitar, Rick Allen on drums, and Rick Savage and Pete Willis on bass.