the scientist
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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 are 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 the 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 when 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
Nobody said it was easy
No
Nobody said it was easy
"The Scientist" by Coldplay, which was later covered by the cast of Glee, is a song about a man who is trying to fix a broken relationship. He apologizes for his mistakes and wants to go back to the start of their relationship when things were good. He admits that he is not perfect and has made mistakes in guessing the right numbers and figures that would make their love work. However, he believes that their love is stronger than science and progress, and he wants to rebuild their bond, even if it means running in circles and chasing their tails until they get it right.
The song presents the idea that relationships require effort and commitment to make them work. The lyrics are an acknowledgment that love is not always easy and may take time and patience. The use of scientific metaphors adds a unique dimension to the song, emphasizing how complex and intricate relationships can be. Ultimately, the song is about the power of love to overcome obstacles and bring people back together.
Line by Line Meaning
Come up to meet you
I'm willing to meet you halfway.
Tell you I'm sorry
I apologize for any pain I have caused you.
You don't know how lovely you are
You may not be aware of how wonderful you are.
I had to find you
I needed to search for you.
Tell you I need you
I'm confessing that I need you in my life.
Tell you I set you apart
You're special to me, I treat you differently.
Tell me your secrets
Share your secrets with me, I'm open to listen.
And ask me your questions
I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.
Oh let's go back to the start
Let's remember how we began.
Running in circles
We're going nowhere by repeating the same cycle.
Coming up tails
We're losing, things are not working out.
Heads are a science apart
Our thoughts and perspectives are vastly different.
Nobody said it was easy
Life is difficult and it's not uncommon to struggle.
It's such a shame for us to part
It hurts us both to end this relationship.
No one ever said it would be this hard
Even though life is full of struggles, nobody said it would be this intense.
Oh take me back to the start
I wish to go back to a simpler time.
I was just guessing
I wasn't sure, I was merely estimating.
At numbers and figures
Analyzing and breaking down data and statistics.
Pulling the puzzles apart
Figuring out and examining the pieces of the puzzle.
Questions of science
Scientific inquiry and research.
Science and progress
The process of improving and advancing the field of science.
Do not speak as loud as my heart
My emotions and feelings have more significance for me.
Tell me you love me
Express your love for me, don't be afraid to show it.
Come back and haunt me
Even if you're not here, I want to feel your presence again.
Oh when I rush to the start
I'm quick to go back to the beginning.
Chasing our tails
We're unable to progress, stuck in the same cycle.
Coming back as we are
No progress is made, we remain the same.
No
Nobody said that life was easy.
Nobody said it was easy
It's a universal truth that life is difficult.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION
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