the scientist
The Ready Set Lyrics


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I'm just like your friends.
I sit solid until the timing's bad and then I take my bow and leave.
I'm so loyal, I'm so loyal, trust me please.
See, nothing's new when you've got no limits and you can test your keyboard's strength to talk you through the rough nights, the dead ends, the fist fights, and all your broken teeth.
See, every model has a weakness and every child has a spot for toys, so if we take the two and we mix them through she'll have the dead-on logic for boys.
And I'm trying to keep you in line, but the city's saying "oh darling, you're mine".
And your smile says you've got it together but your eyes are telling me it's not true.
So every weekend when you're living singing "life is short"
You better think again 'cause growing up's the longest haul, I don't think that i will.
So when the lights go out you better crack the door, everyone's waiting singing "ay bay bay! young love is fleeting".
And I'm trying to keep you in line, but the city's saying "oh darling you're mine".
And you're words say you've got it together now, but you think that love is just a pretty lie. so go ahead and make your move and shake it up and make it feel like love.




And when he's telling you you're pretty, so so pretty keep his eyes above. apologies and empty pickup lines that turn on dimes,
He's got so much, baby don't let it work, you know it never never works, except what he said was...

Overall Meaning

The Ready Set's song "The Scientist" touches upon themes of love, loyalty, and growing up. The singer of the song describes himself as being like a friend - solid until the timing's bad, then taking his leave. He professes his loyalty and asks for trust from the person he is speaking to. The lyrics describe how everyone and everything has weaknesses, but the combination of the two can lead to perfect logic for boys. The song talks about trying to keep someone in line, but the city is saying she belongs to them. The singer notices that the person he is talking to seems to have it together on the surface, but their eyes betray them.


The chorus of the song touches on the idea that many people try to live life to the fullest, thinking that life is short. However, the singer warns that growing up is actually the longest journey, and he doesn't think he'll be able to do it. The song ends with the singer giving some advice, encouraging the person he's talking to to make their move and shake things up. However, he advises them not to fall for empty pickup lines or apologies, as those never work out in the end.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm just like your friends.
I am relatable, similar to the people you surround yourself with.


I sit solid until the timing's bad and then I take my bow and leave.
I remain firm until the situation worsens, and then I retreat.


I'm so loyal, I'm so loyal, trust me please.
I am committed and devoted, please believe me.


See, nothing's new when you've got no limits and you can test your keyboard's strength to talk you through the rough nights, the dead ends, the fist fights, and all your broken teeth.
When you have the ability to express yourself freely without constraints, it becomes mundane and easy to work through obstacles.


See, every model has a weakness and every child has a spot for toys, so if we take the two and we mix them through she'll have the dead-on logic for boys.
Everyone and everything has their flaws and desires, so combining these traits can lead to a better understanding of what is appealing to a male partner.


And I'm trying to keep you in line, but the city's saying "oh darling, you're mine".
I am attempting to control your actions, but the cosmopolitan environment is alluring and enticing.


And your smile says you've got it together but your eyes are telling me it's not true.
Your outward appearance seems confident and collected, but your gaze reveals otherwise.


So every weekend when you're living singing "life is short"
On weekends, when you are enjoying life and stating that it is fleeting,


You better think again 'cause growing up's the longest haul, I don't think that i will.
You should reconsider because maturation is a lengthy process that I do not intend to go through.


So when the lights go out you better crack the door, everyone's waiting singing "ay bay bay! young love is fleeting".
When the lights turn off, you should leave a small opening in the door because people are eagerly anticipating the loss of young love.


And you're trying to keep you in line, but the city's saying "oh darling you're mine".
You are striving to control yourself, but the urban setting is claiming you.


And you're words say you've got it together now, but you think that love is just a pretty lie.
Your utterances imply that you are currently stable, but you believe that love is a superficial falsehood.


so go ahead and make your move and shake it up and make it feel like love.
Therefore, approach and pursue your romantic interests and create an intense and passionate environment.


And when he's telling you you're pretty, so so pretty keep his eyes above.
Ignore his empty compliments and ensure his focus remains above your neck.


apologies and empty pickup lines that turn on dimes, He's got so much, baby don't let it work, you know it never never works, except what he said was...
His apologies and meaningless flattery are fickle and insincere, do not let them influence you, even though his words may have been...




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Natalie Schnieders

Been listening to The Ready Set since I saw him live July 12, 2009 <3

Melanie With Sirens

People like you are the people i like <3

Kenna H

THIS SONG NEEDS MORE LIKES
❤️💜❤️IM FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE READY SET ❤️❤️❤️AND IM GLAD I AM !!!

bodhi

Anyone coming in 2021? This was my jam when I was 14 lmao

dESPAIN

Yo same!

YeahThatsMajinOfficial

💜

Lua Wolfe

i love the harmony at 3:05 - 3:13 . i was doing something else and when i heard that it totally made me stop and go back to the youtube page and see what the hell is making such a beautimus sound :O

Sophie

^-^ Good song! (=

ElectrocutedDongs69

My dumb heart will forever love this song

ana10g cadaver

<3

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