Nitro
The Scientists Lyrics


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Well, this heart doesn't run on blood, this heart doesn't run on love
There's something dragging this frame along,
Cramping its style to its own end
Strangers will see their part, danger can play its part

Death wishes sing, so heart beats will sting
Death wish singing, heart beat singing
Death beat stinging, death wish calling,
Death beat calling, death beat crawling





This is the heart that beats on pure Nitro
Nitro heart, nitro heart, nitro brain in no pain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Scientists' song Nitro are quite cryptic and open to interpretation. However, the first two lines suggest that the heart of the singer does not function in the typical way, instead of running on blood and love, something else keeps it pumping. The following line, "there's something dragging this frame along," could be referring to the singer's body being weighed down by some sort of addiction or lifestyle choice.


The line "strangers will see their part, danger can play its part" seems to suggest that the singer is bringing people into their dangerous lifestyle, and that those people are becoming involved in the danger willingly. The repetition of the phrase "death wishes sing" in the following lines is foreboding, and the combination of the heartbeats stinging suggests that the singer is continually putting themselves in dangerous situations. The use of the word "Nitro" could potentially be a reference to the explosive power of the heart, or it could suggest that the singer is addicted to something which provides an adrenaline rush, such as drugs or extreme sports.


Overall, the lyrics to Nitro paint a picture of a dangerous lifestyle full of adrenaline-fueled risks and questionable decisions. The repetition of death-related words suggests that the singer is continuously putting themselves in harm's way, and the use of the word Nitro emphasizes the explosive nature of their behavior.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, this heart doesn't run on blood, this heart doesn't run on love
The heart is not fueled by emotions such as love, and it's not sustained by blood. It is in a constant struggle and is motivated by other factors.


There's something dragging this frame along,
The heart is facing a significant challenge that it's struggling to contend with as it keeps the body moving forward.


Cramping its style to its own end
The heart is being restricted from functioning as it should, with limitations and boundaries set in place that are beyond its control.


Strangers will see their part, danger can play its part
The heart's struggles are complex and may involve external factors such as danger that threaten its survival, while strangers may play a role in the heart's actions.


Death wishes sing, so heart beats will sting
The heart is struggling with death wishes which are causing it pain and discomfort.


Death wish singing, heart beat singing
The heart's desires and its beating are intertwined with each other, working in unison to keep the body moving forward.


Death beat stinging, death wish calling,
The heart is suffering from the agony and pain of a near-death experience, while its desires and needs are still beckoning.


Death beat calling, death beat crawling
Despite the heart's weaknesses and struggles, it's still alive and moving forward, even if it's unsteady and unstable.


This is the heart that beats on pure Nitro
The heart is operating at an accelerated pace due to external factors such as adrenaline or other substances that are keeping it going.


Nitro heart, nitro heart, nitro brain in no pain
The heart, like the brain, is being fueled by something powerful (like nitroglycerin), which is keeping it functional and stable despite the challenges it faces.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RIXON, SALMON, THEWLIS

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@robjones2408

A superb act, completely forgotten today. Saw them supporting The Gun Club in
1984, and they were a knock out.

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