Natasha's single "Unwritten" was featured in the movie "The Sisterhood Of The Travelling Pants" and many different television adverts. It also served as theme song for the hit MTV reality series "The Hills."
Natasha has just released her second album, N.B. and the lead single is the hit, I Wanna Have Your Babies.
Her latest offering βSay It Again', the third single to be taken from her critically acclaimed chart topping second album 'N.B', is no exception to this rule. Natasha Bedingfield co-wrote βSay It Againβ with Adam Levine (Maroon 5), and co-produced it with Mike Ellizondo (Dr Dre, Alanis Morisette). An uplifting song about falling for that elusive one, 'Say It Again' is reflective yet upbeat, and romantic without being saccharine sweet.
Natasha regularly contributes to YouTube as "uknatashabedingfield".
Another song that has gotten international acclaim is pocketful of sunshine. DSTV has used it for promoting their station.
The Scientist
Natasha Bedingfield Lyrics
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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, Aww let's go back to the start
Runnin' in circles, [sounds like] Comin' our tails, Heads only science apart
It's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be this hard
Aww take me back to the start
I was just guessin', At numbers and figures, Pullin' the puzzles apart
Questions of science, Science and progress, Do not speak as loud as my heart
Tell me you love me, Come back to haunt me, Oh when I rush to the start
Runnin' in circles, [sounds like] Chasin' our tails, Comin' back as we are
Nobody said it was easy
Aww 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 goin' back to the start
Ahhooooooooooooooooo
Ahhooooooooooooooooo
Ahhooooooooooooooooo
Ahhooooooooooooooooo
The lyrics to Natasha Bedingfield's The Scientist are a heartfelt plea to reconcile with a lover. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that they have done something wrong and want to apologize. The second line, "You don't know how lovely you are," can be interpreted as the singer trying to express their appreciation for their partner, and perhaps attempting to elevate them in the other's eyes.
The following lines reveal that the singer has been searching for their partner to tell them that they "need" them and that they are "apart" from everyone else. It is clear that the singer has realized the importance of the relationship and wants to salvage it. After this plea, the song transitions to a chorus that highlights the difficulty that comes with ending a relationship. The repetition of "Nobody said it was easy" and "No one ever said it would be this hard" reinforce the message that even though breaking up is hard to do, it is sometimes necessary.
The next verse is a reflection of the singer's previous attempts to fix the problems in the relationship. They were "guessing at numbers and figures, pulling the puzzles apart" β dissecting the issue without truly understanding the emotional component. The lines "Questions of science, science and progress, do not speak as loud as my heart" reveals that love is not logical, and no amount of scientific reasoning can fix what has been broken. The final plea for reconciliation is emphasized when the singer pleads for their partner to tell them that they love them and "come back to haunt" them. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and an extended "Ahh" that beautifully showcases Bedingfield's vocal abilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Come up to meet you, Tell you I'm sorry, You don't know how lovely you are
I want to apologize and express how beautiful I think you are.
I had to find you, Tell you I need you, Tell you I set you apart
I went out of my way to locate you and let you know that I require you and that you are distinct.
Tell me your secrets, And ask me your questions, Aww let's go back to the start
I'd love for you to confide in me and inquire about me, so we can reminisce about the past.
Runnin' in circles, [sounds like] Comin' our tails, Heads only science apart
We are not making progress, we are just chasing our tails and our logical brains are getting in the way of our connection.
Nobody said it was easy
This situation is challenging.
It's such a shame for us to part
Our separation is regrettable.
No one ever said it would be this hard
Nobody warned me that this would be this difficult.
Aww take me back to the start
I wish I could go back to the beginning and do everything over again.
I was just guessin', At numbers and figures, Pullin' the puzzles apart
I was just speculating and analyzing datasets, trying to solve the puzzle.
Questions of science, Science and progress, Do not speak as loud as my heart
As much as I value science and progress, they cannot compete with my emotions.
Tell me you love me, Come back to haunt me, Oh when I rush to the start
Confess your love for me and come back into my life so we can relive our relationship's beginnings.
Runnin' in circles, [sounds like] Chasin' our tails, Comin' back as we are
Once again, we're going around in circles, trying to catch our tails and ending up where we started.
Ahhooooooooooooooooo
This is a musical interlude and does not have any lyrical meaning.
Contributed by Anthony J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Loz Rose
Good to see Iβm not the only one who revisits this cover! So soulful and emotive, hearing this song is a visceral experience for me. To all the broken hearts out there- our time will come.
Frootable
I keep coming back to this every now and then and have done for years. So much soul and passion in her voice and I love how it shows too through her smile and energy. It's a shame she doesn't release music anymore, I hope she does again at some point her voice is so incredible.
ThisIsDjYigytugd
I like the original by Coldplay but something about Natasha's version is just so soothing. Great job!
Douglas Magno
13 years and still the best the scientist cover π
Deane Nieva
Still the best "the Scientist" cover for me
zenobiafang
Agreed!! she's the best!
oscar C
come on watch the gabriella's cover
EBOJFM DBOOJOH
Willie Nelsons' cover is pretty good
Saptarshi Bhattacharya
@oscar C Aimee Mann's is good too!
Andreas Yudhi
indeed.