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Thank You Scientist Lyrics


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Way above the atmosphere
I think of us
While counting all
The rocks we see between

I see you red then blue
Come on bring it
Down down down
Down down down

So let's not discuss this
Get me out of here
I've never fit in
I'm alien

Looks like you finally made it
How I've anticipated
Your return to planet Earth
Light years away, you've made it
There's no more contemplating

Circles
Invitations
They are one of us
Grey and lean
Our chemistry is real

Surface radiates
Burning everything
We never were alone
Forever knowing this
To be true

Way above the atmosphere
Way above me, find you there

So let's not discuss this
Get me out of here
I've never fit in, I know
You know exactly what I'm saying
I'm one of your own
Never alone

Looks like you finally made it
How I've anticipated
Your return to planet Earth
Light years away, you've made it
There's no more contemplating

My pilot on the way home
Is the god you've never seen
One by one picture them
And how much they love you
My pilot on the way home
Is the god you've never seen
One by one picture them
And how much they love you
How much they love you

Looks like you finally made it
Looks like you finally made it
Looks like you finally made it
How I've anticipated
Your return to planet Earth
Looks like you finally made it
How I've anticipated
Your return to planet Earth

Light years away, you've made it
There's no more contemplating
Take me home
Take me home





Home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Thank You Scientist's song "Fxmldr" depict a story of two beings - one stranded on Earth and one traveling through space, possibly an alien - who are connected despite their distance. The first verse sets the scene of the rocket traveling above the Earth's atmosphere, where the stranded being thinks of the other while counting the rocks they pass.


The chorus focuses on the alien's arrival on Earth, with the stranded being expressing excitement for their return and the end of the waiting and contemplation. The second verse alludes to the fact that the alien may not be the only one of its kind, as there are "Grey and lean" entities among us. The bridge highlights the idea that love and connection transcend distance and time, with the stranded being acknowledging the unseen god-like figure guiding them home and the love they have for them.


The song's themes delve into the ideas of connection, otherness, and the longing for home. It also plays with sci-fi elements and metaphors, creating a unique blend of storytelling and emotion. The word "Fxmldr" is thought to be the name of the alien entity, although its meaning remains a mystery.


Line by Line Meaning

Way above the atmosphere
The singer is thinking about someone while being in a very high place.


I think of us
The singer is reminiscing about a past relationship.


While counting all The rocks we see between
The singer is thinking about all the obstacles that came between them and the other person.


I see you red then blue
The artist is reminiscing about their feelings for the other person, which were intense and then faded away.


Come on bring it Down down down Down down down
The artist wants to forget the past and move on from those intense feelings.


So let's not discuss this Get me out of here I've never fit in I'm alien
The singer feels like they don't belong and they want to move away from the past and focus on the present.


Looks like you finally made it How I've anticipated Your return to planet Earth Light years away, you've made it There's no more contemplating
The singer is excited to see the other person return and is relieved that they're finally back on Earth.


Circles Invitations They are one of us Grey and lean Our chemistry is real
The connection between the two is strong and real, and despite not feeling like they belong, the artist is reassured that they are part of a larger community.


Surface radiates Burning everything We never were alone Forever knowing this To be true
The connection between the two was strong and had a big impact on the artist's life, and they will always remember it.


Way above the atmosphere Way above me, find you there
The artist is still thinking about the other person while being high up, symbolically showing how they are still a big part of their life.


My pilot on the way home Is the god you've never seen One by one picture them And how much they love you
The singer imagines the pilots as messengers or angels, who love and care for them, and are helping them find their way back home.


Looks like you finally made it Looks like you finally made it Looks like you finally made it How I've anticipated Your return to planet Earth Looks like you finally made it How I've anticipated Your return to planet Earth
The artist is excited and relieved that the other person is back and will be able to move on from the past.


Light years away, you've made it There's no more contemplating Take me home Take me home Home
The singer wants to go home with the other person and move on to the next chapter of their life together.




Writer(s): Ben Karas, Cody Mccorry, Joe Fadem, Joe Gullace, Salvatore Marrano, Sam Greenfield, Tom Monda

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[Intro]
Way above the atmosphere
I think of us
While counting all
The rocks we see between

[Verse 1]
I see you red then blue
Come on bring it
Down down down
Down down down

[Pre-Chorus 1]
So let's not discuss this
Get me out of here
I’ll never fit in
I'm alien

[Chorus]
Looks like you finally made it
How I've anticipated
Your return to planet earth

Light years away you made it
There’s no more contemplating


[Verse 2]
Circles
Invitations
They are one of us
Grey and lean
Our chemistry is real

Surface radiates
Burning everything
We never were alone
Forever knowing this
To be true

[Pre-Chorus 2]
Way above the atmosphere
Way above we find you there

So let's not discuss this
Get me out of here
I'll never fit in
I know

You know exactly what I'm saying
Among your own
Never alone


[Chorus]
Looks like you finally made it
How I've anticipated
Your return to planet earth

Light years away you made it
There's no more contemplating

[Bridge] x2
My pilot on the way home
Is a god you've never seen
One by one picture them
And how much they love you

How much they love you

(Sax Solo)

(Instrumental Break)

Looks like you finally made it
Looks like you finally made it

[Chorus]
Looks like you finally made it
How I've anticipated
Your return to planet earth


Light years away you made it
There’s no more contemplating
Take me home
Take me home

(Outro)
Home



All comments from YouTube:

@ilikeh3ntai776

TYS: Hey guys we're making a new al-
Fans: YES

@kennybluet5527

64 years old here.Never heard of them.Good stuff.Sounds like they're carrying on that art rock tradition and then some.Awesome.I hear quite a few influences here.

@mounsterchef

Thank You Scientist, very cool.

@sunnyzett

Unofficial comment of the year right here.

@dmbrandon

@@sunnyzett I just talked to the committee and they're allowing it to be submitted again this year, too

@roymuema6067

2 years late to the party but holy fuck this is hilarious

@Mason_____

Im just late. Hey guys. Nice song.

@raifu6702

3 years late to the party but I got a damn good laugh off of this

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@jakobwachter5181

That riff at 2:25 is one of the most badass I've heard in recent years. Bravo. One of my new favorite bands.

@EaZyGoiN12

The intro sounded like a sonic stage music 😂

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