All Angels released their first album at the end of 2006, entering the U.K. charts at number nine. It was the U.K.'s fast selling debut for a semi-classical act and won them a platinum disc, besides being nominated fora Classical Brit Album of the Year award.
Later, they sang in front of the Queen at the Festival of Remembrance, made several television appearances, and released a cover of Robbie Williams' song "Angels", plus a revised version of their album with three bonus tracks. At the same time the four members continued studying.
The Scientist
All Angels Lyrics
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You don't know how lovely you are
I had to find you, tell you I need you
Tell you I'll set you apart
Tell me your secrets, and ask me your questions
Oh let's go back to the start
Running in circles, coming in tails
Heads on a science apart
Nobody said it was easy
It's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said that 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 the puzzles apart.
Questions of science, science and progress
Don't speak as loud as my heart.
Tell me you love me, and come back and haunt me,
Oh, when I rush to the start
Running in circles, chasing tails
coming back as we are.
Nobody said it was easy
It's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said that was easy.
No one ever said it would be so hard
I'm going back to the start
In All Angels' "The Scientist," the singer is reflecting on a failed relationship and the regret that comes with it. The opening lines reveal the singer's attempt to reconcile with their partner and apologize for any mistakes they may have made. However, the partner remains unaware of their own beauty and the singer's feelings for them. The singer then acknowledges their initial pursuit of the partner, their need for them, and the desire to make them feel special.
The second verse highlights the singer's struggle to understand the complexities of the relationship, as they feel as though they were only "guessing at numbers and figures" and trying to solve puzzles. The singer notes that the questions of science and progress aren't as important as matters of the heart, such as wanting the partner to confess their love and come back to them. The final line of the verse - "chasing tails, coming back as we are" - refers to the cyclical nature of the relationship and the idea that both parties keep ending up in the same place.
Line by Line Meaning
Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry
I want to see you and apologize
You don't know how lovely you are
You are beautiful, but you may not realize it
I had to find you, tell you I need you
I searched for you because I require you
Tell you I'll set you apart
I promise to treat you distinctly and attentively
Tell me your secrets, and ask me your questions
Share your confidential things with me and inquire anything from me
Oh let's go back to the start
Let us revisit the beginning
Running in circles, coming in tails
We are stuck in a never-ending cycle
Heads on a science apart
We are logically and ideologically different
Nobody said it was easy
This is not an effortless task
It's such a shame for us to part
It is unfortunate for us to separate
No one ever said it would be this hard
Nobody predicted this would be so challenging
Oh take me back to the start
Oh, please help me return to the beginning
I was just guessing at numbers and figures
I was empirically speculating
Pulling the puzzles apart
Dismantling and exploring riddles
Questions of science, science and progress
Queries about the advancement of knowledge and scientific understanding
Don't speak as loud as my heart
Emotions are more powerful than intellectual pursuits
Tell me you love me, and come back and haunt me,
Express your affection for me and return to me in spirit
Oh, when I rush to the start
Oh, when I hastily return to the beginning
Running in circles, chasing tails
Continuing to be trapped in the same unproductive cycle
coming back as we are
Returning as our current selves
I'm going back to the start
I am heading back to the beginning
Contributed by Hannah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Sara047
This song is fantastic, they all have beautiful voices. Makes me think of all those people I love. Just Wonderful :)
@torybruce
This is Heavenly! Never tire of it and completely blows coldplay out of the water.
@TheMusicoftheNightxx
beautiful beautiful beautiful these girls are amazinggg, their harmonies are perfect - they really do sound like angels <3
@sanemadness03
wow, not only are their voices beautiful but those girls are beautiful and truly beautifuly
@wullies11
Played this album to my mun when she was dying of cancer, it is a beautiful album.
@forrester07
Love this version, just given me chills all the way through and made me think of those people i've lost and gained in my life. All hail All Angel xx
@aecrp
OMG this sounds like paradise! Excellent! They went beyond music!
@MoroHoppie
These Angels saved my life and my day.I never thought i would hear something so beautiful and when i die i hope i hear their voices. Thank you so much All Angels your amazing and make me proud to be Britsh. I'll lisen to you forever
@lisa100r
who put these 4 together needs to be thanked brilliant
@rataafalava
im the "80,000th" viewer! nice voices. i like both the original and this rendition.