1. Emerging from… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two acts/artists called Science.
1. Emerging from the rubble of several outfits (most notably Salvation, Slik, Zones and PVC2, the latter featuring Midge Ure on guitar) Science saw Scotsmen Billy McIsaac and Kenny Hyslop take a turn for the futuristic: synthesizers, minimal and what have you. Two singles followed: 'Tokyo' and 'Look Don't Touch', both in 1980. Both failed to chart and Science disbanded. McIsaac pursued a solo career; Hyslop briefly played in Simple Minds.
2. Science consist of three solo artist and Science Magazine's podcast. "Fauxhead the Alchemist", "Ill-Literate" and "The Murphy Brown Solo Show". Their music is noise/experimental at its core.
Tokyo
Science Lyrics
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So just that you know
I didn't say goodbye because I never wanna let you go
Now you're boarding without me to Tokyo
No
It won't break you but the news is bound to shake you
I could tell that you don't like this too
A lot of time for my mind
I just float until I wake up brand new
Burning up
I never thought that this would be us
Getting so lost in the summertime
Why won't you make up your mind?
Falling so hard just to break my spine
Smashing up a forty ounce
Girl make that ass bounce
Smashing up a forty ounce
Girl make that ass bounce
Smashing up a forty ounce
Girl make that ass bounce
Turning the light on, I'm sorry
Room service tonight with that fried calamari
Tito's and Sprite once again
I'm sipping Bulleit and watching you spread
Oh yeah
I like when it's just us and we're making a mess
My favorite part of the night, I confess
Grabbing your shoulder to pull you in closer
While you melt away all my stress
Strawberry cough in the bedroom
Tell me everything that you've been through
Strawberry cough like I'm used to
I don't wanna leave if I'm not with you
Burning up
I never thought that this would be us
You're getting so lost in this soul of mine
Why don't you make up your mind?
Falling down so I break my spine
In Science's song "Tokyo," the lyrics describe a person who is leaving someone they love behind to go on a trip to Tokyo. The lyrics suggest that the person leaving did not want to leave and did not say goodbye because they did not want to say goodbye. In the chorus, the lyrics describe the pain of being in love and not knowing if the other person shares the same love. The person singing is falling hard for the other and questioning if they will ever make a decision.
The song is also about escapism and self-medicating through alcohol and drugs. The lyrics suggest that the person singing is using these substances to cope with the pain of leaving their loved one behind. The lyrics also describe moments of intimacy and vulnerability between the person singing and their loved one. The song ends with the person singing that they don't want to leave if they're not with their loved one.
Overall, "Tokyo" is a song about love, pain, escapism, and the desire for intimacy. The lyrics suggest that the person singing is struggling with their feelings and is using substances to cope with the pain of separation. The song's chorus sums up the struggle of being in love but not knowing if the other person shares the same feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Jet fuel burning in the sky
The plane is taking off and the jet fuel is burning, causing the sky to be lit up.
So just that you know
I want to make something clear to you.
I didn't say goodbye because I never wanna let you go
I didn't want to say goodbye because I didn't want to let you go and be without you.
Now you're boarding without me to Tokyo
You're getting on the plane to Tokyo without me.
No
I don't want that to happen.
It won't break you but the news is bound to shake you
The news I have to share with you won't hurt you but it will shock you.
I could tell that you don't like this too
I can see that you're not happy about this situation.
A lot of time for my mind
I have a lot of time to think.
With the alcohol combined
I'm also drinking alcohol.
I just float until I wake up brand new
I keep drinking until I pass out and wake up the next day feeling refreshed.
Burning up
I'm feeling intense emotions.
I never thought that this would be us
I never expected to feel this way about us.
Getting so lost in the summertime
We're getting caught up in the fun of summer.
Why won't you make up your mind?
I want you to make a decision about us.
Falling so hard just to break my spine
I'm putting so much into this relationship that it hurts me when it doesn't work out.
Smashing up a forty ounce
I'm drinking a forty ounce beer and enjoying myself.
Girl make that ass bounce
I want you to dance and have fun with me.
Turning the light on, I'm sorry
I'm turning on the light and apologizing.
Room service tonight with that fried calamari
We ordered room service and got fried calamari.
Tito's and Sprite once again
I'm drinking Tito's and Sprite again.
I'm sipping Bulleit and watching you spread
I'm drinking Bulleit whiskey and watching you show off.
Oh yeah
I'm enjoying this moment.
I like when it's just us and we're making a mess
I enjoy being alone with you and having fun.
My favorite part of the night, I confess
I have to admit that this is my favorite part of the night.
Grabbing your shoulder to pull you in closer
I'm pulling you close to me.
While you melt away all my stress
Being with you makes me forget about my problems.
Strawberry cough in the bedroom
We're smoking a strain of marijuana called Strawberry Cough in the bedroom.
Tell me everything that you've been through
I want you to open up to me and share your life experiences.
Strawberry cough like I'm used to
I'm used to smoking Strawberry Cough.
I don't wanna leave if I'm not with you
I don't want to leave this place without you.
You're getting so lost in this soul of mine
You're becoming deeply involved with me and who I am.
Why don't you make up your mind?
I want you to make a decision about our relationship.
Falling down so I break my spine
I'm putting so much effort into this relationship that it hurts me when it doesn't work out.
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Written by: Karl Fernandez
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