Salvatore Marrano – vocals (2009–present)
Tom Monda – electric guitar, fretless guitar, shamisen, sitar, vocals, synth, producer (2009–present)
Ben Karas – electric violin (2013–present)
Cody McCorry – bass, theremin, saw (2015–present)
Faye Fadem – drums (2017–present)
Sam Greenfield – saxophone (2017–present)
Joe Gullace – trumpet (2017–present)
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A Saleman's Guide to Nonexistence
Thank You Scientist Lyrics
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Don't know when I'll be back again.
Time to go.
I'm not playing.
The fiction is a love that's built to outlast everything.
Time to go.
No carving my name in your cherry tree.
So go on, get your "good time" in.
Nothing grows here in the cold.
What you see is just a dream.
Don't.
Whatever you do to me, just hold on.
Whatever you do to me.
Feeling your heart tempting me.
The fear of letting go of it occupies some space.
So tired of being alone.
So tired of this place.
No carving my name in your cherry tree.
So much for your good timing.
Only thing about your love that's wrong is timing.
Everything about your love is wrong timing.
Choke on the memory now.
Darling I didn't come all this way just to give in.
The lyrics of A Salesman's Guide to Nonexistence by Thank You Scientist explore the idea of leaving someone behind and moving on, while acknowledging the difficult emotions that come with it. The singer knows that it's time to leave, but they can't help feeling a sense of sadness and longing for what they're leaving behind. They reject the idea of creating a lasting memory, telling the other person not to carve their name in a cherry tree because it won't matter in the end. The singer acknowledges the good times they've had, but professes that they didn't come just to sell something or to give in to their heart's temptation.
The song speaks to the human desire for connection and companionship, while recognizing that sometimes it's necessary to move on. The repetition of the phrase "so tired" speaks to a sense of weariness and resignation, while the reference to a "salesman's guide to nonexistence" suggests a sense of disillusionment with the idea of selling or buying love. The final lines of the song suggest a sense of determination and self-respect, as the singer asserts that they didn't come all this way just to give in.
Line by Line Meaning
Leave without a trace.
Depart quietly with no evidence of my presence.
Don't know when I'll be back again.
Uncertainty of my return to this place.
Time to go.
It is time for me to depart now.
I'm not playing.
I am being serious and not joking around.
The fiction is a love that's built to outlast everything.
The idea of a romantic relationship is a fantasy that can overcome all obstacles.
No carving my name in your cherry tree.
I will not leave a permanent mark on this place or person.
So go on, get your "good time" in.
Take advantage of the momentary happiness without regard for the future.
Darling, I didn't come all this way just to sell you something.
My intentions are more meaningful than just trying to persuade you to buy something.
Nothing grows here in the cold.
There is no chance for growth or progress in this situation.
What you see is just a dream.
Your perception of reality is merely an illusion and not tangible.
Don't.
Do not do what you are thinking or considering.
Whatever you do to me, just hold on.
Despite any negative actions towards me, please do not let go of our connection.
Feeling your heart tempting me.
Your emotions and desires are tempting me to reciprocate.
The fear of letting go of it occupies some space.
The anxiety of losing the emotional bond between us takes up part of my thoughts.
So tired of being alone.
I am fatigued by the loneliness present in my life.
So tired of this place.
I am exhausted by the current environment.
So much for your good timing.
Your timing for events or decisions is not as good as you believed.
Only thing about your love that's wrong is timing.
The only issue with our relationship is the timing of our emotional connection.
Everything about your love is wrong timing.
My relationship with you is marred by poor timing at every point.
Choke on the memory now.
Allow the unpleasant memory to consume you briefly.
Darling I didn't come all this way just to give in.
I have not journeyed this far only to surrender so easily.
Contributed by Logan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Leave without a trace
Don't know when I'll be back again
Time to go
I'm not playing
The fiction is a love that's built to outlast everything
Time to go
No carving my name in your cherry tree
So go on, get your good time in
Darling, I didn't come all this way just to sell you something
Nothing grows here in the cold
What you see is just a dream and don't
Whatever you do to me, just hold on
Whatever you, you do to me
Feeling your heart tempting me
The fear of letting go of it occupie some space
So tired of being alone
So tired of this place
No carving my name in your cherry tree
So much for your good timing
Darling, I didn't come all this way just to sell you something
Nothing grows here in the cold
What you see is just a dream and don't
Whatever you do to me, just hold on
Whatever you, you do to me
Only thing about your love that's wrong is timing
Everything about your love is wrong timing
Choke on the memory now
Choke on the memory now
Darling, I didn't come all this way just to give in
Nothing grows here in the cold
What you see is just a dream and don't
Whatever you do to me, just hold on
Whatever you, you do to me
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@priestofsyrinx6681
I'm so glad Tom was my guitar teacher for a year or so. Learned a lot from him. I remember when he would practice and fool around with the opening for My Famed Disappearing Act. Was so glad when I heard the band was doing well and touring. Had to stop teaching me, but the band's popularity skyrocketed. Still have this album he gave me when they first put it out. Great listen
@Jack-sk3we
Did you go to SOR Montclair? My old teacher replaced him there!
@priestofsyrinx6681
@Jicky Quicky Yep. I went there from the school's opening to 2014
@Jack-sk3we
@Nicky G Ah thats awesome, did you meet james? I started in 2015
@tappajaav
@Jick That was serious question and he needs some time to think about that, but 9 months? I'm starting to believe he doesn't want to answer
@zagorith14
@Tappajaav Or he moved on to do other things and didn't see the message. People have lives, after all.
@radiowlet
I am SO glad spotify recommended me this song while I was making a playlist. This is such a good song. I need to listen to more of this band
@MyIdleGhost
these guys are talented as hell
@gageharden1423
This band is great, one of my favorite songs at the moment.
@kno1o802
My latest band I found. I'm so glad I did. These guys are fucking amazing.