Randy Schrager (aka Randy Real), is the band's live drummer. Patrick Seacor (aka Paddy Boom), left band in 2008. Lyrics are largely written by Shears / Babydaddy & known for a mixture of wit & tragedy.
On October 23, 2012 Scissor Sisters announced an indefinite hiatus.
Inevitable
Scissor Sisters Lyrics
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There’s a slight chance of rain
I had to laugh to myself,
Cause on any given day it’s been a hurricane
Knocking down my power lines
Shaking my foundation
Breaking all my window panes
Self-addressed so you know
Exactly where to go
Please don’t reply, just arrive
With the future in your eyes I adore
Show me what they’re for
This is inevitable, oh
When will you believe
This is inevitable, oh
Time may turn the leaves
It’s so inevitable that we
Will eventually see
Another spring again
On that you can depend
Somebody thinks they won a lifetime
In your sun
Fancy restaurants, cocaine nights
Thinking you’re the one
To give him every touch
But I know so much better
It’s a matter of a moment
Til you break into a run
You’re gonna try with all your might
To forget
But like a ghost I appear
To whisper in your ear
Then I’ll see you smile
As you dial all the numbers
Memorized, filed away
For this very day
This is inevitable, oh
When will you believe
This is inevitable, oh
Time may turn the leaves
But it’s inevitable that we
Will eventually see
Another spring again
On that you can depend
This is inevitable, oh
As long as we still breathe
This is inevitable, oh
The tide may move the sea
But it’s inevitable that we
Will eventually see
These waters rise again
On that you can depend
You can try to deny it baby
You can try, you can try
You can try to deny it baby
You can try your best
This is inevitable, oh
When will you believe
This is inevitable, oh
Time may turn the leaves
But it’s inevitable that we
Will eventually see
Another spring again
On that you can depend
This is inevitable, oh
As long as we still breathe
This is inevitable, oh
The tide may move the sea
But it’s inevitable that we
Will eventually see
These waters rise again
On that you can depend
The song "Inevitable" by Scissor Sisters is an invitation for a former lover to return. The lyrics suggest that the singer has overcome substantial hardship and is now willing to rebuild their life with the person they still love. The singer appears to be confident and restrained, as if they are sure that the other person will return to them eventually.
The beginning of the song describes the singer's situation with destructive storms destroying their world. While the weatherman reports on the likelihood of rain, the singer chuckles to themselves because they know how much worse it could be. They will, however, continue to rebuild and send a message to their former lover so they know where to find them. The chorus of the song emphasizes the fact that it's inevitable that they'll reunite and that time may turn the leaves, but they'll eventually see another spring again.
Despite the singer's sunny disposition, they offer a warning for the former lover who has moved on with someone else. They suggest that this other person is not nearly as good a match for their former love as they are, hinting that the relationship will end in a matter of moments. The singer then expresses their ongoing love and anticipation for the other person's return that they're sure will happen soon.
Overall, "Inevitable" appears to be a song about resilience, reconciliation, and love that withstands even the most brutal storms.
Line by Line Meaning
The weatherman said today
The singer heard a weather forecast today.
There’s a slight chance of rain
The forecast predicted a low probability of rain.
I had to laugh to myself,
The singer found humor in the forecast.
Cause on any given day it’s been a hurricane
Despite the forecast, the artist has experienced extreme weather frequently.
Knocking down my power lines
The severe weather has damaged the artist's infrastructure.
Shaking my foundation
The severe weather has caused physical damage to the singer's home.
Breaking all my window panes
The severe weather has damaged the singer's windows.
I’ll build again and I’ll send you a letter
The artist plans to rebuild their home and communicate their new address to someone.
Self-addressed so you know
The letter will be addressed to the person the artist is communicating with.
Exactly where to go
The letter will provide clear instructions for finding the artist's new location.
Please don’t reply, just arrive
The singer does not want the person to respond to the letter, only to show up at the new location.
With the future in your eyes I adore
The artist is excited to see the person's future plans and ambitions.
Show me what they’re for
The singer wants to see the person's goals and aspirations become a reality.
This is inevitable, oh
The singer believes that what is about to happen is unavoidable.
When will you believe
The singer is addressing someone who does not yet accept the inevitability of a situation.
Time may turn the leaves
The passage of time can bring change.
It’s so inevitable that we
The artist is emphasizing that the event is certain to happen no matter what.
Will eventually see
Both the singer and the person the singer is addressing will experience the event.
Another spring again
A new season will come, bringing renewal and growth.
On that you can depend
The artist is confident that the event will occur.
Somebody thinks they won a lifetime
The artist is discussing the beliefs of another person.
In your sun
The person thinks they have basked in the artist's warmth and success.
Fancy restaurants, cocaine nights
The person enjoys excessive indulgences.
Thinking you’re the one
The person believes that they are very important to the artist.
To give him every touch
The person believes they deserve every bit of the singer's attention.
But I know so much better
The singer knows that the person's beliefs are not true.
It’s a matter of a moment
The person will soon realize the truth.
Til you break into a run
The person will try to flee the situation.
You’re gonna try with all your might
The person will make a great effort to forget the situation.
To forget
The person will try to forget the event or their attachment to the singer.
But like a ghost I appear
The singer will not be forgotten and will continue to haunt the person.
To whisper in your ear
The artist will remind the person of their connection.
Then I’ll see you smile
The person will eventually have a positive reaction to the situation.
As you dial all the numbers
The person will reach out to others for support or information regarding the artist.
Memorized, filed away
The person has committed these numbers to memory and organized them for future reference.
For this very day
The person has anticipated this moment.
As long as we still breathe
The singer believes that the event is inevitable throughout life.
The tide may move the sea
The passage of time can bring great change.
But it’s inevitable that we
The singer again emphasizes the certainty of the event.
These waters rise again
Challenging times will come again.
You can try to deny it baby
The artist is warning the person that they will try to ignore the situation.
You can try, you can try
The singer acknowledges that the person may make an effort to avoid or forget the situation.
You can try to deny it baby
The singer repeats their warning.
You can try your best
The artist acknowledges the person's effort, but believes that it will be in vain.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JASON SELLARDS, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, SCOTT HOFFMAN
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