the scientist
Napolitano Johnette 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,
And ask me your questions,
Running in circles,
Calling tails, heads on a silence 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 fingers,
Pulling the puzzles apart,
Questions of science,
Science and progress,
Did not speak as loud as my heart,
Tell me you love me,
Come back and haunt me,
I want to rush to the start,
Running in circles,
Chasing 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.
The lyrics to Napolitano Johnette's song The Scientist depict a desire to go back to the beginning of a relationship, to the point before misunderstandings and miscommunications set in. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song with the singer asking to meet someone they've wronged to apologize for their actions. They follow up with a compliment, expressing how much they appreciate this person that they've hurt. The desire to rekindle the relationship is apparent in the next few lines, where the singer expresses their need for the other person and asks them to reveal their secrets.
The singer then reflects on how they had initially approached the relationship, admitting that they were unsure of themselves and making it up as they went along. They then contrast these uncertain beginnings with their heart, which always spoke louder than the questions of science and progress. The song ends with a repetition of the desire to go back to the start, emphasizing the importance of communication and understanding in any relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Come up to meet you
I'm making the effort to be with you, face to face.
Tell you I'm sorry
I admit my fault and I ask for forgiveness.
You don't know how lovely you are
You don't fully realize how wonderful and special you truly are.
I had to find you
It was necessary for me to seek you out and find you.
Tell you I need you
I want you to know that I really require you and can't be without you.
Tell you I set you apart
I've deliberately distinguished you from others because you're significant and dear to me.
Tell me your secrets
Please confide in me and share what's on your mind and heart.
And ask me your questions
Don't hesitate to inquire and seek my perspectives, opinions or insights.
Ah let's go back to the start
Let's rewind to when things were simpler and less complicated.
Running in circles
Feeling like we're going around and around, not getting anywhere.
Calling tails, heads on a silence apart
Uncertainty and confusion reign as we don't know what to expect or say to one another.
Nobody said it was easy
No one promised that this situation or relationship would be effortless or problem-free.
It's such a shame for us to part
It's extremely regrettable that we have to separate, despite our feelings for each other.
No one ever said it would be this hard
We weren't warned in advance that it would be this difficult and painful.
Oh take me back to the start
I wish we could go back in time and change things for the better, or at least start over again.
I was just guessing
I didn't have any solid answers or solutions, I was merely speculating.
At numbers and fingers
Trying to make sense of things through logic, data or mathematical formulas.
Pulling the puzzles apart
I was attempting to dissect and understand the complexities before me, trying to find a way forward.
Questions of science
Issues or phenomena that relate to scientific theories or principles.
Science and progress
Advancements or achievements in fields like research, innovation or technology.
Did not speak as loud as my heart
Despite all the rational or empirical analysis, what really matters most is what my emotions are telling me.
Tell me you love me
I need to hear from you that you have true affection and devotion towards me.
Come back and haunt me
Even if it means stirring up old scars or resentment, I desire to have you back in my life again.
Chasing tails
Fruitlessly pursuing something that's elusive or unattainable.
Coming back as we are
Despite all the difficulties and heartache we've gone through, returning to each other is the only thing that makes sense.
I'm going back to the start
I'm willing to try all over again, from the beginning, in order to make things right between us.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christopher Anthony John Martin, Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion
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@kangfesher
Johnette just has one of the most gorgeous, powerful and distinctive voices in rock. Love her so much.
@vanessajensen5470
Isn’t she awesome listen to her version of mother of pearl , totally different from Bryan Ferry/Roxy Music version
@jiljoup9960
When I was about 2-5 my mom would play this on casset on her car radio- I was born in 2007 btw we used cassettes because we were poor and this brings me nostalgia.......on every level.
@cynthiahollars4720
Her vocals just made me fall in love with this song
@leticiaviaro
This is just better than the original. I just spent a good half hour looking for this specific version because i used to have it on my phone years ago. I just can't listen to the original, good work guys.
@floyd2222
this cover is so CRAZY AMAZING.
@jsdouglas83
It's from the Wicker Park soundtrack
@AnthonyWilliams1337
I had a hell of a time finding this version too and I remembered that it was on the Wicker Park soundtrack
@chrisdavis7031
@@AnthonyWilliams1337 that whole soundtrack rocks and tugs at the emotions
@MistyRain7001
i friggin love Johnette....amazing voice...unheralded talent