the scientist
Cold Play 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 oh oh oh oh oh)
(Ah oh oh)
The lyrics to Coldplay's "The Scientist" tell a story of regret and longing, with the singer desperately seeking to reconnect with their lover. The first verse shows the singer reaching out to the subject of the song, telling them that they are sorry and that they are lovely, while also emphasizing that they had to find them and set them apart, indicating perhaps that there was some distance between them previously. The second verse takes a turn towards more existential themes, with the singer asking for secrets and questions while also expressing a desire to return to a simpler time, "back to the start" of their relationship. The chorus repeats the phrase "Nobody said it was easy" several times, highlighting the difficulties they've faced, while also expressing a longing to return to the beginning.
The third verse is where the song's title comes into play, with the singer admitting to guessing at numbers and figures, but claiming that their heart speaks louder than science or progress. This is a poignant moment in the song as it suggests that the trappings of success or rationality have failed to satisfy the singer, who remains driven by their emotions. The final chorus once again expresses the singer's longing to return to the start, with the repetition of the phrase "I'm going back to the start" lending the song a cyclical quality.
Line by Line Meaning
Come up to meet you
The singer is reaching out to the other person
Tell you I'm sorry
Apologizing for past mistakes or misunderstandings
You don't know how lovely you are
The singer thinks highly of the other person
I had to find you
The artist actively searched for the other person
Tell you I need you
Expressing dependence on the other person
Tell you I set you apart
Recognizing the other person's uniqueness and value
Tell me your secrets
Inviting the other person to open up and share
And ask me your questions
Encouraging the other person to ask for help or clarification
Oh let's go back to the start
Suggesting a return to a simpler or happier time
Running in circles; coming up tails
Repeating the same cycle with no progress
Heads on a science apart
Being divided on an intellectual or logical level
Nobody said it was easy
Acknowledging that the situation is difficult
It's such a shame for us to part
Expressing regret or disappointment about separation
No one ever said it would be this hard
Surprised or frustrated by the level of difficulty
Oh take me back to the start
Longing for a fresh beginning or second chance
I was just guessing at numbers and figures
Admitting a lack of certainty or knowledge
Pulling your puzzles apart
Trying to understand the other person or situation
Questions of science; science and progress
Musing on the limitations of empirical thinking
Do not speak as loud as my heart
Believing in the power of emotions over rational thought
Tell me you love me
Asking for reassurance or affection
Come back and haunt me
Wishing for the presence of the other person in memory or reality
Oh and I rush to the start
Feeling a strong desire to go back in time
Running in circles, chasing our tails
Continuing a futile attempt to achieve a goal
Coming back as we are
Returning to the same situation without significant change
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Repeating a vocalization for emphasis or emotion
(Ah oh oh)
A musical bridge with no concrete meaning
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION
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@joelneto4168
Lyrics:
Come up to meet you, 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 and ask me your questions
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 the puzzles apart
Questions of science, science and progress
Do not speak as loud as my heart
But 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
Ah ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh
Oh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh
Oh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh
@zildanbasara3127
Lyric
Come up to meet you, 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 and ask me your questions
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 the puzzles apart
Questions of science, science and progress
Do not speak as loud as my heart
But 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
Ah ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh
Oh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh
Oh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh
@benjamintovar8135
Come up to meet you
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
And ask me your questions
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
@NeilsonChai-fg3mo
Lyrics:
The english and indonesian
Datang menemuimu, beritahu kamu aku minta maaf
Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry
Kamu tidak tahu betapa cantiknya dirimu
You don't know how lovely you are
Aku harus menemukanmu, memberitahumu aku membutuhkanmu
I had to find you, tell you I need you
Sudah kubilang aku memisahkanmu
Tell you I set you apart
Ceritakan rahasiamu dan ajukan pertanyaanmu
Tell me your secrets and ask me your questions
Oh, ayo kembali ke awal
Oh, let's go back to the start
Berlari berputar-putar, muncul ekor
Running in circles, coming up tails
Beralih ke ilmu pengetahuan secara terpisah
Heads on a science apart
Tak ada yang bilang itu mudah
Nobody said it was easy
Sayang sekali kami harus berpisah
It's such a shame for us to part
Tak ada yang bilang itu mudah
Nobody said it was easy
Tidak ada yang pernah mengatakan ini akan sesulit ini
No one ever said it would be this hard
Oh bawa saya kembali ke awal
Oh, take me back to the start
Saya hanya menebak angka dan angka
I was just guessing at numbers and figures
Memisahkan teka-teki itu
Pulling the puzzles apart
Pertanyaan tentang sains, sains, dan kemajuan
Questions of science, science and progress
Jangan bicara sekeras hatiku
Do not speak as loud as my heart
Tapi katakan padaku kamu mencintaiku, kembalilah dan hantui aku
But tell me you love me, come back and haunt me
Oh dan saya bergegas untuk memulai
Oh and I rush to the start
Berlari berputar-putar, mengejar ekor kita
Running in circles, chasing our tails
Kembali seperti semula
Coming back as we are
Tak ada yang bilang itu mudah
Nobody said it was easy
Oh, sayang sekali kita harus berpisah
Oh, it's such a shame for us to part
Tak ada yang bilang itu mudah
Nobody said it was easy
Tidak ada yang pernah mengatakan itu akan sangat sulit
No one ever said it would be so hard
Aku akan kembali ke awal
I'm going back to the start
@badassboiii3812
" The Scientist "
Coldplay
[Verse 1]
Come up to meet you, 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, and ask me your questions
Oh, let's go back to the start
Running in circles, coming up tails
Heads on a science apart
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 2]
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, and I rush to the start
Running in circles, chasing our tails
Coming back as we are
[Chorus]
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
[Outro]
Oh-ooh ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ah-ooh ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Oh-ooh ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Oh-ooh ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
@cerebralrush101
I just cried and cried to this, I lost my husband 3 weeks ago in a car accident after finding out we were pregnant from IVF after 7yrs of trying, if I could reverse time I would definitely hit the button. Miss you my sweetheart, I will see you again oneday, love you Royce xo
@benjaminjohnson6643
Blessings to you.
@loraleiarden
all my love goes out to you and your family and royce's family
@cerebralrush101
thankyou xo
@SpiritualAthiest
May your pain subside and your love keep your chin up. ;3
@qenyon1159
Bless you and your family
@Asad_.
Dear stranger.... You have a great taste in music..... See you again after 20 yrs.
@sheenae.373
See you then too stranger.
@hunterhedwall2220
See you then 🎉
@razitatebug7067
See you again friend
Much love from Africa ❤