the scientist
Katelyn Epperly 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've set you apart
Tell me your secrets
Oh, let's go back to the start
Running in circles
Coming up tails
Heads on the 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
Oh 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
Ah ooh ooh ooh ooh
Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh
The lyrics to Katelyn Epperly's song The Scientist depict the regret and longing of a person as they try to reconnect with a loved one. The first stanza begins with the person trying to make amends for something they did wrong with the words, "come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry." They go on to express how they feel about the person, telling them that they do not know how lovely they are. In the second stanza, they reveal that they have been searching for the person so that they can tell them that they need them, and that they are special to them. They want to go back to the beginning of their relationship, when things were simpler and they were happy.
The third stanza is a plea for the person to open up to them and to ask questions, as they both try to figure out what went wrong. They acknowledge that the journey will not be easy, "running in circles, coming up tails," but they still want to try because they believe that their bond is worth fighting for. The fourth stanza highlights the frustration of the situation, as they speak of the challenges they are facing, with "nobody said it would be this hard." Finally, the song ends with them wanting to go back to the start, where they first met, in the hope that they can reconnect and make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry
I want to meet you, apologize for what I've done or said, and make amends.
You don't know how lovely you are
You are beautiful, but you may not realize it or acknowledge it; I'm here to remind you of your worth.
I had to find you
I searched for you because you are important to me.
Tell you I need you
I want you to know that I rely on you and that you have a significant presence in my life.
Tell you I've set you apart
You are unique and special to me, and I want to make sure you know that.
Tell me your secrets
I'm interested in learning more about you, including your deepest thoughts and desires.
And ask me your questions
I'm open to answering any questions you may have for me; I'm willing to share and be vulnerable with you.
Oh, let's go back to the start
Let's go back to the beginning of our relationship and start fresh.
Running in circles
We're stuck in a cycle of repetitive behavior, and it's not getting us anywhere.
Coming up tails
We're experiencing bad luck or unfavorable outcomes.
Heads on the science apart
Our rational minds are leading us in opposite directions, causing conflict.
Nobody said it was easy
This situation or relationship is difficult and challenging, and we shouldn't expect it to be otherwise.
It's such a shame for us to part
It's unfortunate that we have to separate, and it brings sadness and regret.
No one ever said it would be this hard
We didn't anticipate how challenging this would be, and it's taking a toll on us.
Oh take me back to the start
I want to go back to the beginning and try again to make things work.
I was just guessing
I didn't really know what I was doing or saying; I was just trying to figure things out as I went along.
At numbers and figures
I was relying on logic and data, but that didn't necessarily help me navigate this situation or relationship.
Pulling the puzzles apart
I was trying to solve a complex problem, but my efforts weren't very successful.
Questions of science
I'm preoccupied with rationality and facts, but they don't necessarily help me understand or navigate emotions and relationships.
Science and progress
Advancements and innovations don't necessarily make our lives easier or more fulfilling.
Do not speak as loud as my heart
My emotions and feelings are more significant and relevant to me than intellectual pursuits or achievements.
Oh tell me you love me
Even though this situation or relationship is difficult, I still want to hear that you care for me and that we can work things out.
Come back and haunt me
I want you to come back into my life, even if it's painful or difficult for us.
Oh and I rush to the start
I'm willing to put in the effort to start over and make things work, even though it might be difficult.
Chasing our tails
We're stuck in a cycle of repetitive behavior, and we're not making progress.
Coming back as we are
Even though we're struggling, we're willing to try to make this relationship work.
Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Vocalization to express sadness, longing or desire.
Ah ooh ooh ooh ooh
Vocalization to express sadness, longing or desire.
Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Vocalization to express sadness, longing or desire.
Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Vocalization to express sadness, longing or desire.
Contributed by Gabriel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@computasaysnoo1
She did not deserve to go home for this. She rocked it
@aaronlanier203
I was always angered by the reaction to this performance by the judges. Katelyn did not deserve to win, but this was a brilliant performance. There is nothing wrong with toning down a performance.
@Brandigurl0585
I really love this