[[b]1] A pseudonym of dub … Read Full Bio ↴Scientist is a name of at least two acts:
[[b]1] A pseudonym of dub musician Hopeton Brown (aka Overton Brown), from Kingston, Jamaica). Brown burst onto the reggae scene in the early '70s with a reckless mixing style that seemed to outdo even King Tubby's wildest extravaganzas. He began his career as an engineer at Tubby's in 1978. Shortly afterwards he became a Tubby protégé and, by 1980, had gained a reputation with a distinctive mixing style.
He became worldwide known after Rockstar Games used his album 'Scientist Rids the World of the Curse Of the Vampires' in 2001.
Sites: Facebook and DubMusic.com (official)
[[b]2] Chicago born metal/sludge/punk/experimental noise project featuring ex-member of Yakuza Eric Plonka (guitar/vox) and ex- Fireisborn members Justin Cape (drums) and Patrick Auclair (bass). Their new album 'advanced idea mechanics' produced by Sanford Parker who has done work for bands like, Nachtmystium, Voivod, Bison A.D, and Indian as well as being a member of Nachtmystium, Buried At Sea, The High Confessions and Minsk. A.I.M includes guest appearances by Stavros Giannopolous of The Atlas Moth, Bruce Lamont of Yakuza and Jeff Lyman of Dead Sheriff.
2012
Scientist Lyrics
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She warbles as she flies
But I never give her water
Till the forth day of July.
It is often that I wonder
Why women love men
And I look back and I wonder
Oh, the cuckoo she's a pretty bird
She warbles as she flies
But I never give her water
Till the forth day of July.
Gonna build me another castle
On a mountain so high
So then I can see my true love
As she passes by.
Oh, the cuckoo she's a pretty bird
She warbles as she flies
But I never give her water
Till the forth day of July.
--- Instrumental ---
Jack of Diamonds, Jack of Diamonds
I know you of old
You have robbed my poor pockets
Of silver and of gold.
Oh, the cuckoo she's a pretty bird
She warbles as she flies
But I never give her water
Till the forth day of July
The lyrics to Scientist's song "2012" are actually a reference to an old American folk song that dates back to the early 1900s. The song talks about the cuckoo bird which is known for its beautiful singing voice but the lyrics make it apparent that the singer doesn't care about it until the fourth of July. This line has puzzled many people over the years as it doesn't seem to have any particular meaning. Some have speculated that it could be a reference to the idea of independence or freedom, which are both associated with the Fourth of July.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, the cuckoo she's a pretty bird
The singer acknowledges the beauty of the cuckoo bird.
She warbles as she flies
The bird sings sweetly as it moves.
But I never give her water
The singer does not provide water to the bird.
Till the forth day of July.
Only on the 4th of July is water given to the bird.
It is often that I wonder
The singer expresses curiosity and introspection.
Why women love men
The singer ponders the nature of love between genders.
And I look back and I wonder
The singer reflects on their past experiences.
Why men are men.
The singer contemplates the essence of masculinity.
Gonna build me another castle
The singer plans to construct a new fortress.
On a mountain so high
The fortress will be situated atop a tall peak.
So then I can see my true love
The singer desires to have a good vantage point to view their beloved.
As she passes by.
The singer seeks to observe their lover while they are nearby.
Jack of Diamonds, Jack of Diamonds
The singer addresses the card hand known as the Jack of Diamonds.
I know you of old
The singer has previous familiarity with the card hand.
You have robbed my poor pockets
The singer accuses the Jack of Diamonds of stealing their money.
Of silver and of gold.
The stolen items were silver and gold.
Contributed by Nathan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JustMe
One of the best songs ever written. These boys are simply the best. And without a doubt, Coldplay make the world more colourful and beautiful and much better.
Sid Pheasant
Because they let the Holy Spirit in to inspire them ... whether they know it or not!
suzi22
I can only agree, awesome band
Muhammad Ali
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Clemerson Makayva
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MAFVlogs
So true ❤
Ben Kelley
I don't know how Coldplay does it. They can make you feel happy, fulfilled, sad and sentimental, all in the same song.
Mariana Macías
Of course...totality...
gabrielle dormuth
It's due in part of the piano
It can take you on an incredible journey
Tony Breton
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