Absentee
Thank You Scientist Lyrics


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Waiting for someone to show me but I won't hold my breath.
Nothing left.
No control.
Only pictures of someone I used to know.
I gave it all away and I can't take it back.
Here I am, tornado.
Every perfect day yet to come, I would sacrifice for one, one more moment with you.
I don't want to waste another day.
Won't you come in from the rain.
You could be the most beautiful thing to me.
You're worried now with this hurt in your hand.
So strange here, I don't know the meaning.
Who cares to know?
All I can say is you know that it's true.
I said all I could say.
Would you do it again?
Would you stand on your own leaving me right there, would you?
That's my rolling stone.
Come on, let's do it again.
You've had enough on your own.
Maybe there's something left to find.
I've been searching for something left behind.
Could you do it again?
Would you do it again?
You and I are taking off.
All I can say, you know that it's you who means all the world to me.
I know this is where I belong.
Forget the warning signs.
I know who you are and I'm fine.
Waiting for someone, I know we are wrong.
You know we are wrong.
Who cares to know?




Can you hear me calling you home?
Got to know that I've been calling you home.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Thank You Scientist's song "Absentee" seem to convey the emotions and thoughts of someone who is feeling lost and disconnected from someone they care about deeply. The opening line, "Waiting for someone to show me but I won't hold my breath", suggests a feeling of hopelessness and a lack of control. The following line, "Nothing left", seems to convey a sense of emptiness and loss, which is further emphasized in the line "Only pictures of someone I used to know". This could signify a sense of nostalgia for a time when things were better, or possibly even regret for something that was lost.


The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, with the lyrics "Every perfect day yet to come, I would sacrifice for one, one more moment with you". This line encapsulates the idea that the singer would do anything to restore their connection with the person they are missing. It seems as if the singer is trying to make up for lost time, as evidenced by the line "I don't want to waste another day. Won't you come in from the rain."


Later in the song, the lyrics "Can you hear me calling you home? Got to know that I've been calling you home." suggest a sense of desperation and a desire for the person they are missing to come back to them. The song ends with the line "You know we are wrong", which could imply a sense of regret over a past action or decision that led to the separation between the singer and the person they miss.


Overall, "Absentee" is a powerful song that encapsulates the emotions of someone who is missing someone they care about deeply.


Line by Line Meaning

Waiting for someone to show me but I won't hold my breath.
I am waiting for someone to guide me, but I am not too optimistic about it happening anytime soon.


Nothing left.
There is nothing left for me to hold onto as everything seems to be slipping away.


No control.
I feel like I have absolutely no power or authority over anything in my life at the moment.


Only pictures of someone I used to know.
All I have left are memories of somebody who was once a significant part of my life but has since departed.


I gave it all away and I can't take it back.
I surrendered everything I had, and now I cannot get it back, no matter how hard I try.


Here I am, tornado.
I am feeling incredibly overwhelmed and overcome with emotions, and it feels like I am caught up in a storm that I cannot escape from.


Every perfect day yet to come, I would sacrifice for one, one more moment with you.
I would gladly forego all the future pleasant days in my life for one more opportunity to be with you again.


I don't want to waste another day.
I am resolved to no longer squander another day of my existence.


Won't you come in from the rain.
Will you please stay out of the storm and come inside to be with me?


You could be the most beautiful thing to me.
You are the most captivating and lovely presence in my life at the moment.


You're worried now with this hurt in your hand.
At this moment, you appear to be in distress and pained, which causes me concern.


So strange here, I don't know the meaning.
The current situation is very bizarre and peculiar, and I cannot understand what it means.


Who cares to know?
What difference does it make who knows or cares about the situation?


All I can say is you know that it's true.
All I can say is that you most certainly know that what I am saying is accurate.


I said all I could say.
I have stated everything that I wanted to convey, and I have nothing more to say on the matter.


Would you do it again?
If you had the opportunity, would you make the same decision you made before?


Would you stand on your own leaving me right there, would you?
If you had to choose between going alone and abandoning me, would you do so?


That's my rolling stone.
That is how my life looks at the moment, constantly changing and constantly on the go.


Come on, let's do it again.
Let us start over and try it again, hopefully with a better outcome this time.


You've had enough on your own.
You have been through a lot by yourself and have dealt with quite a few challenges.


Maybe there's something left to find.
Perhaps there are still some undiscovered things that can be found and explored.


I've been searching for something left behind.
I have been searching for something that was missed or left behind.


Could you do it again?
If given the chance, would you repeat the same actions?


Would you do it again?
Would you make the same choices again, knowing what you know now?


You and I are taking off.
You and I are embarking on a new journey or adventure together, leaving the past behind.


All I can say, you know that it's you who means all the world to me.
All I can say is that to me, you are the most important person in the world, and I love you deeply.


I know this is where I belong.
I am confident that this is the place where I am supposed to be in life, and things will only get better from here.


Forget the warning signs.
I am willing and eager to take risks and move forward, ignoring all the warning signs that I may encounter along the way.


I know who you are and I'm fine.
I am aware of your true nature, and it does not bother me or affect how I feel about you.


Waiting for someone, I know we are wrong.
Even though I am waiting for someone, I acknowledge that what we are doing is not right or correct.


You know we are wrong.
You are aware and recognize that what we are doing is in fact incorrect or misguided.


Who cares to know?
Who cares if others know or understand what we are doing, it's unimportant to us.


Can you hear me calling you home?
Can you hear my pleas and calls for you to return home to my embrace?


Got to know that I've been calling you home.
I need you to know that I have been constantly calling out and reaching out to you, asking you to come back to me.




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@TheTKMG

Lyrics

Waiting for someone to show me
But I won't hold my breath
Nothing left
No control
Only pictures of someone I used to know
I gave it all away and I can't take it back
Here I am, tornado

Every perfect day yet to come
I would sacrifice for one
One more moment with you
I don't want to waste another day
Won't you come in from the rain
You could be the most beautiful thing to me

You're worried now with this hurt in your hand
So strange here, I don't know the meaning
Who cares to know?
All I can say is you know that it's true
I said all I could say
Would you do it again?
Would you stand on your own leaving me right there, would you?
That's my rolling stone
Come on, let's do it again
You've had enough on your own
Maybe there's something left to find
I've been searching for something left behind
Could you do it again?
Would you do it again?


You and I are taking off
All I can say, you know that it's you who means all the world to me
I know this is where I belong
Forget the warning signs
I know who you are and I'm fine
Waiting for someone, I know we are wrong
You know we are wrong
Who cares to know?
Can you hear me calling you home?
Got to know that I've been calling you home



@tcayoti

Waiting for someone to show me
But I won't hold my breath
Nothing left
No control
Only pictures of someone I used to know
And I gave it all away and I can't take it back
Here I am, tornado

Every perfect day yet to come
I would sacrifice for one
One more moment with you
I don't want to waste another day
Won't you come in from the rain
Because you could be the most beautiful thing to me

You're worried now with this hurt in your hand
So strange here, I don't know the meaning
Who cares to know?
All I can say is you know that it's true
I said all I could say
Would you do it again?
Would you stand on your own leaving me right there, would you?
That's my rolling stone
Come on, let's do it again
You've had enough on your own
Maybe there's something left to find
I've been searching for something left behind
Could you do it again?
Would you do it again?

You and I are taking off
You're worried now with this hurt in your hand
So strange here, I don't know the meaning
Who cares to know?
All I can say, you know that it's you who means all the world to me
I know this is where I belong
Forget the warning signs
I know who you are and I'm fine

Waiting for someone, waiting for someone
Waiting for someone, waiting for someone
I know we are, we are
You know we are we are
I know we are, we are
I know we are, we are wrong

You're worried now with this hurt in your hand
So strange here, I don't know the meaning
Who cares to know?
Who cares to know?
Can you hear me calling you home?
Got to know that I've been calling you home



@georgeantonelis2863

Waiting for someone to show me
But I won't hold my breath
Nothing left
No control
Only pictures of someone I used to know
And I gave it all away and I can't take it back
Here I am, tornado

Every perfect day yet to come
I would sacrifice for one
One more moment with you
I don't want to waste another day
Won't you come in from the rain
Because you could be the most beautiful thing to me

You're worried now with this hurt in your hand
So strange here, I don't know the meaning
Who cares to know?
All I can say is you know that it's true
I said all I could say
Would you do it again?
Would you stand on your own leaving me right there, would you?
That's my rolling stone
Come on, let's do it again
You've had enough on your own
Maybe there's something left to find
I've been searching for something left behind
Could you do it again?
Would you do it again?

You and I are taking off
You're worried now with this hurt in your hand
So strange here, I don't know the meaning
Who cares to know?
All I can say, you know that it's you who means all the world to me
I know this is where I belong
Forget the warning signs
I know who you are and I'm fine

Waiting for someone, waiting for someone
Waiting for someone, waiting for someone
I know we are, we are
You know we are we are
I know we are, we are
I know we are, we are wrong

You're worried now with this hurt in your hand
So strange here, I don't know the meaning
Who cares to know?
Who cares to know?
Can you hear me calling you home?
Got to know that I've been calling you home



All comments from YouTube:

@virehere4009

So underrated. This song is amazing! The vocals, the chords, the blending of the vocalist's voice with the instruments, PERFECTION! Makes you feel so nostalgic.

@superslowmojoe401

The chord progression at 1:12 is amazing holy

@TheTKMG

Lyrics

Waiting for someone to show me
But I won't hold my breath
Nothing left
No control
Only pictures of someone I used to know
I gave it all away and I can't take it back
Here I am, tornado

Every perfect day yet to come
I would sacrifice for one
One more moment with you
I don't want to waste another day
Won't you come in from the rain
You could be the most beautiful thing to me

You're worried now with this hurt in your hand
So strange here, I don't know the meaning
Who cares to know?
All I can say is you know that it's true
I said all I could say
Would you do it again?
Would you stand on your own leaving me right there, would you?
That's my rolling stone
Come on, let's do it again
You've had enough on your own
Maybe there's something left to find
I've been searching for something left behind
Could you do it again?
Would you do it again?


You and I are taking off
All I can say, you know that it's you who means all the world to me
I know this is where I belong
Forget the warning signs
I know who you are and I'm fine
Waiting for someone, I know we are wrong
You know we are wrong
Who cares to know?
Can you hear me calling you home?
Got to know that I've been calling you home

@soundguyj

Love that sax solo. Beautiful.

@tcayoti

Waiting for someone to show me
But I won't hold my breath
Nothing left
No control
Only pictures of someone I used to know
And I gave it all away and I can't take it back
Here I am, tornado

Every perfect day yet to come
I would sacrifice for one
One more moment with you
I don't want to waste another day
Won't you come in from the rain
Because you could be the most beautiful thing to me

You're worried now with this hurt in your hand
So strange here, I don't know the meaning
Who cares to know?
All I can say is you know that it's true
I said all I could say
Would you do it again?
Would you stand on your own leaving me right there, would you?
That's my rolling stone
Come on, let's do it again
You've had enough on your own
Maybe there's something left to find
I've been searching for something left behind
Could you do it again?
Would you do it again?

You and I are taking off
You're worried now with this hurt in your hand
So strange here, I don't know the meaning
Who cares to know?
All I can say, you know that it's you who means all the world to me
I know this is where I belong
Forget the warning signs
I know who you are and I'm fine

Waiting for someone, waiting for someone
Waiting for someone, waiting for someone
I know we are, we are
You know we are we are
I know we are, we are
I know we are, we are wrong

You're worried now with this hurt in your hand
So strange here, I don't know the meaning
Who cares to know?
Who cares to know?
Can you hear me calling you home?
Got to know that I've been calling you home

@cevargasd

This is one of my favorite songs of recent times

@oblivion209

Wow, this song is sooo beautiful, just discovered it today and i think it is the best record i have heard in a long time.

@leopalacio4672

Guillermo Escalera my cousin was playing this in the car and I was really glad I was able to Shazam it and get the name of the song and band

@Justanothercorpse

If you ever get the chance to see them live, go.

@plasticbleach4004

If this is the best record you've heard in a long time, LISTEN TO THEIR OTHER TWO ALBUMS

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