The Scientist
Tyler Ward Kina Grannis & Lindsey Stirling Lyrics


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Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry
You don't know how lovely you are
I had to find you, tell you I need you
Tell you I'll set you apart

Tell me your secrets and ask me your questions
Oh let's go back to the start
Running in circles, coming in tails
Heads on a science apart

Nobody said it was easy
It's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be this hard
Oh, take me back to the start

I was just guessing at numbers and figures
Pulling your puzzles apart
Questions of science, science and progress
Do not speak as loud as my heart

Tell me you love me, come back and haunt me
Oh and I rush to the start
Running in circles, chasing our tails
Coming back as we are

Nobody said it was easy
Oh it's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be so hard
I'm going back to the start

Ooooohhhhhhh
Ooooohhhhhhh




Ooooohhhhhhh
Ooooohhhhhhh

Overall Meaning

The song "The Scientist" by Tyler Ward, Lindsey Stirling, and Kina Grannis is a heartfelt ballad about regret and the desire to start over. The opening lyrics "Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry" sets the tone for a remorseful tone, where the singer wants to apologize to a loved one who they have hurt. They express their admiration towards their loved one, telling them "You don't know how lovely you are" and how they need and want them in their life. They acknowledge the difficulties they have faced in their relationship, where both parties are "Running in circles" and lives are "coming in tails." They long for a fresh start where they can be as they are, without any pretenses or struggles.


The song's chorus "Nobody said it was easy, No one ever said it would be this hard" reinforces the idea that love and relationships are not always easy, but the love shared between two people makes it all worthwhile. The singer is willing to put in the effort to make the relationship work because love is worth fighting for. The line "Questions of science, science, and progress do not speak as loud as my heart" suggests that even though logic and reasoning play an essential role in life, when it comes to love, the heart speaks louder than reason.


Line by Line Meaning

Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry
Approaching you to tell you I apologize


You don't know how lovely you are
You are unaware of your own beauty


I had to find you, tell you I need you
I was compelled to search for you and express my need for you


Tell you I'll set you apart
Assuring you that I will make you stand out


Tell me your secrets and ask me your questions
Confide in me and seek my thoughts on your inquiries


Oh let's go back to the start
Let's rewind to the beginning of our relationship


Running in circles, coming in tails
Repeating the same actions with no progress


Heads on a science apart
Our minds are focused on different aspects of life


Nobody said it was easy
This situation is not simple


It's such a shame for us to part
It is regrettable for us to separate


No one ever said it would be this hard
No one prepared us for such a difficult experience


Oh, take me back to the start
Oh, I wish to go back to the beginning


I was just guessing at numbers and figures
I was only estimating calculations and statistics


Pulling your puzzles apart
Analyzing and trying to solve the mysteries of your mind


Questions of science, science and progress
Inquiries about the latest discoveries and advancements


Do not speak as loud as my heart
My emotions are stronger and more important than scientific theories


Tell me you love me, come back and haunt me
Reveal your love for me, even if only in spirit form


Oh and I rush to the start
Oh, and I rapidly try to return to the beginning


Running in circles, chasing our tails
Repeating the same actions with no progress, as if chasing our own tails


Coming back as we are
Returning to our current state of being


Ooooohhhhhhh
Musical interlude


Ooooohhhhhhh
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Ooooohhhhhhh
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Ooooohhhhhhh
Musical interlude




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@neeravdiyora4217

Thank you.
For the 12 years.
LYRICS
Come up to meet you
Tell you I'm sorry
You don't know how lovely you are
I had to find you
Tell you I need you
Tell you I set you apart

Tell me your secrets
And ask me your questions
Oh, let's go back to the start
Running in circles, coming up tails
Heads on a science apart

Nobody said it was easy
It's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be this hard
Oh, take me back to the start

I was just guessing at numbers and figures
Pulling your puzzles apart
Questions of science, science and progress
Do not speak as loud as my heart

Tell me you love me
Come back and haunt me
Oh, and I rush to the start
Running in circles, chasing our tails
Coming back as we are

Nobody said it was easy
Oh, it's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be so hard
I'm going back to the start



@emanoeljoseful

Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry
You don't know how lovely you are
I had to find you, tell you I need you
Tell you I set you apart

Tell me your secrets and ask me your questions
Oh, let's go back to the start
Running in circles, coming up tails
Heads on a science apart

Nobody said it was easy
It's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be this hard
Oh, take me back to the start

I was just guessing at numbers and figures
Pulling the puzzles apart
Questions of science, science and progress
Do not speak as loud as my heart

Tell me you love me, come back and haunt me
Oh, and I rush to the start
Running in circles, chasing our tails
Coming back as we are

Nobody said it was easy
Oh, it's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be so hard
I'm going back to the start



All comments from YouTube:

@TylerWardMusic

This is one of my all-time favorite songs! And...I got to record it with two of my favorite people in the WORLD! I hope you like it! 

Feel free to share this with everyone! 

Hang out with me! Google Hangout @ 12 California time! : )

@janamlander

Tyler you touch my soul! Your voice is amazing! I love it

@Ladina_91

no, no, no :( not 12 pm..this is not fair =( because this is 9 am in germany and i have to work at this sunday :/ 

@amelielove5396

Stefanie Jen
Ist das wirklich erst morgen früh? Mit Zeitverschiebungen hab ichs nicht so ganz :)

@Ladina_91

ja, plus 9 std ... das video kam ja um 10a.m. california zeit und hier um 19 uhr ....  :/

@amelielove5396

Oh ja stimmt :) danke :) und trotzdem viel spaß morgen bei der arbeit ;)

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@harisiqbal2114

"I wanted to thank you"

"For what"

"For 12 years"

With suits, it hits differently ❤️

@alfamonkey8938

Cant hate harvey, maybe hes an arrogant person, but he will never betray you🤞🏻.

@reamjamal4539

Yaaaassss 🤵🏼👩‍🦰

@JayM_10

True!!!

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