the scientist
鄭可為 Lyrics
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Tell you I'm sorry
You don't know how lovely you are
I had to find you
Tell you I need you
Tell you I set you apart
Tell me your secrets
Oh let's go back to the start
Running in circles; coming up tails
Heads on a science apart
Nobody said it was easy
It's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be this hard
Oh take me back to the start
I was just guessing at numbers and figures
Pulling your puzzles apart
Questions of science; science and progress
Do not speak as loud as my heart
Tell me you love me
Come back and haunt me
Oh and I rush to the start
Running in circles, chasing our tails
Coming back as we are
Nobody said it was easy
Oh it's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be so hard
I'm going back to the start
Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
The opening lines of "The Scientist" by 鄭可為 set the tone for the rest of the song, as it is an unapologetic love song that expresses yearning and regret. The singer apologizes for past mistakes and expresses how lovely the other person is, and how much he needs and appreciates them - but it is too late. The chorus repeats that nobody ever said love and relationships were easy, but the singer wants to go back and start over, indicating a desire for a second chance.
The middle section of the song is introspective and philosophical, examining the dichotomy between science and emotions. The singer admits that he was "just guessing at numbers and figures" and trying to figure out the other person's emotions without fully understanding them. He realizes that "questions of science" and "science and progress" are not as powerful or clear as his own heart and emotions. The song ends on an optimistic note, asking the other person to come back and "haunt" him and they will start over again, concluding with a repetition of the opening melody.
Line by Line Meaning
Come up to meet you
Approaching you with open arms
Tell you I'm sorry
Apologizing for my mistakes
You don't know how lovely you are
You are beautiful, but you may not believe it
I had to find you
I searched for you because I needed you
Tell you I need you
Admitting that I cannot be without you
Tell you I set you apart
Acknowledging your uniqueness and importance to me
Tell me your secrets
Asking you to share your innermost thoughts with me
And ask me your questions
Giving you permission to inquire about anything you want
Oh let's go back to the start
Starting fresh, like we did in the beginning
Running in circles; coming up tails
Going around and around with no progress
Heads on a science apart
Thinking in different ways, unable to connect
Nobody said it was easy
Acknowledging that relationships are hard work
It's such a shame for us to part
Expressing regret that the relationship may end
No one ever said it would be this hard
Indicating that the challenges are unexpected
Oh take me back to the start
Desiring to start over again
I was just guessing at numbers and figures
Admitting that I may not know everything
Pulling your puzzles apart
Trying to understand your complexity
Questions of science; science and progress
Referencing the logical side of human thought
Do not speak as loud as my heart
Acknowledging the emotional side of human thought
Tell me you love me
Asking for reassurance and connection
Come back and haunt me
Desiring to feel a loved one's presence
Oh and I rush to the start
Eager to begin again
Running in circles, chasing our tails
Going around in circles without progress
Coming back as we are
Starting from our current state
Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Vocalizing the emotions that cannot be put into words
Contributed by Gianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.