Acoustic five-piece playing bittersweet and beguiling folk-indie-pop songs about love, jealousy, apathy, imaginary friends, and pirates. Having released two albums to critical acclaim, the band announced on December 2, 2007 that after a short tour of Great Britain ending in February 20, 2008 in Scotland, the band would go on an 'indefinite hiatus' Singer-songwriter Nat Johnson is currently working on solo material and recently formed Nat Johnson and the Figureheads with former MSTU member Kevin Gori. Rob Dean has joined The Pete Green Corporate Juggernaut.
For more information, see the official MSTU site.
Science
Monkey Swallows the Universe Lyrics
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Made for the sky, not like you or I
I don't want to be in a tin can over the sea
But if we all believe in technology we'll stay in the sky
So there's more monsters in the sea as the planes fall down
Any fool knows it's better not to look below
as they all fall down
We all have insides that we cannot see
Surely no one can understand how we can work so perfectly
If we don't believe someone can explain how we do all this stuff
cos of the size of our brain, we'll die immediately
And so ends humanity as we all fall down
Any fool knows it's better not to look below
But oh those poor, poor souls who still have blind, blind faith in science
as they all fall down
The lyrics to "Science" by Monkey Swallows the Universe explore the complex relationship between technology, science and the human condition. The song emphasizes the limitations of science and the possible consequences of relying too heavily on technology. The opening lines describe birds and their ability to fly, highlighting the fact that humans were not built to fly and should question the consequences of doing so. The lyric "I don't want to be in a tin can over the sea" expresses a fear of flying and the vulnerability that comes with being high up in the sky.
The chorus of the song warns against blindly following science and technology without considering the impact on humanity. The line, "Any fool knows it's better not to look below," suggests that we often ignore the potential dangers of our actions. The song concludes with the lyric "And so ends humanity as we all fall down," portraying a bleak future if we continue on this path without considering the consequences.
Overall, "Science" is a commentary on our reliance on technology, and a reminder to think critically about our actions and the impact they have on the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
How the sweet birds fly, they have hollow bones
The birds fly with ease due to their lightweight, hollow bones.
Made for the sky, not like you or I
Their skeletal structure helps them fly easily while humans cannot.
I don't want to be in a tin can over the sea
The singer is not keen on traveling in an airplane.
But if we all believe in technology we'll stay in the sky
The advancement in technology can make air traveling a safe and successful mode of transport.
So there's more monsters in the sea as the planes fall down
The sea is more dangerous, filled with unseen creatures when compared to air-travel where accidents occasionally happen.
Any fool knows it's better not to look below
It's wise not to peek through the airplane window and focus instead on something else, to avoid unnecessary fear.
But oh those poor, poor souls who still have blind, blind faith in science
People who blindly trust science without knowing the truth are the ones who suffer most.
as they all fall down
Their faith in science can lead to their downfall.
We all have insides that we cannot see
Our internal organs function smoothly yet we cannot see them.
Surely no one can understand how we can work so perfectly
Despite our complexity, nobody knows exactly how our bodies function with such precision.
If we don't believe someone can explain how we do all this stuff
If we choose not to believe in science, we won't learn how our bodies function and why they need care.
cos of the size of our brain, we'll die immediately
Without science to explain how our bodies work, we may overlook the importance of taking care of our brain which might lead to immediate death.
And so ends humanity as we all fall down
If science is not trusted, humanity might meet its inevitable end.
Contributed by Caleb M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zhaid Al Fayad
Esta banda es genial, me encanta lo que hacen, son muy buenos.
QB Media
love this band
Frances Cook
beautiful voice
San Miguel TV
I can dig this
Hige
知ってから、ちょくちょく聴いています。
いい曲ですね。
Josh Senior
sheffield music till i die!!!
Ejolina
oohe! They have a new fan!
mufukucc
good for heart.
Asimore
Why is this song like 2 seconds long for me ? O.o
GrahamMSTU
We've just uploaded a proper working version of this. Doesn't seem to want to let me link straight to it, but click my username and you should be able to find it from there.