the scientist
Tyler Ward Lindsey Stirling & Kina Grannis Tyler Ward Lindsey Stirling Kina Grannis Lyrics
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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
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
Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
"The Scientist" is a love song that explores the complexities and difficulties that come with being in a relationship. The singer, who may have done something wrong, apologizes to the person they love and acknowledges their worth by reminding them of how lovely they are. They then express their deep need for the person and declare that they are set apart from everyone else. The song becomes more introspective as the singer asks the person to reveal their secrets and ask them questions, a sign of vulnerability and trust. They then wish to go back to the beginning when things were simpler, but they find themselves running in circles and unable to move forward. The singer ponders the difficulties of relationships, with lines like "nobody said it was easy" and "no one ever said it would be this hard". The song ends with the singer wanting to start over, expressing their willingness to be open and vulnerable in order to make things work.
The Scientist was originally written and performed by Coldplay in 2002.
The song's popularity was boosted when it was performed by Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin's then-wife, on the show "Glee".
The cover by Tyler Ward, Lindsey Stirling and Kina Grannis was released in 2016.
Kina Grannis initially wasn't sure if she wanted to participate in the cover, but she was eventually convinced by Tyler Ward.
Kina Grannis was shooting the music video for the cover when she found out that her grandfather had passed away, adding an emotional layer to the video.
The cover's success can be attributed to its unique arrangement that combines violin, guitar and vocals, giving the song a fresh and new sound.
The video for the cover sees 3 memories played out, one for each of the performers, with Tyler's memory being about his sister who died in a car crash in 2001.
The cover was a tribute to Chris Martin's close friend who passed away, giving the song an even deeper meaning.
The popularity of the song inspired a mashup with "Something Just Like This" by The Chainsmokers and Coldplay, performed by Tyler Ward and Lisa Cimorelli.
The simple chord progression of the song (Am7, F, C, G) has inspired countless covers and adaptations, making it a popular choice for musicians to perform.
Chords: Am7, F, C, G (Verse and Chorus)
Line by Line Meaning
Come up to meet you
I want to see you, I'm making an effort to be with you
Tell you I'm sorry
I made mistakes and I want to apologize
You don't know how lovely you are
You are beautiful and you may not realize it
I had to find you
I needed to locate you, I couldn't simply wait for fate to bring us together
Tell you I need you
You mean a lot to me and I depend on you
Tell you I set you apart
You're special to me and I treat you differently than others
Tell me your secrets
Share your private thoughts, experiences, and emotions with me
And ask me your questions
Feel free to inquire about anything you are curious about from me
Oh let's go back to the start
Reminisce about the beginning of our relationship and start anew
Running in circles; coming up tails
Our relationship feels cyclical and we're not making progress
Heads on a science apart
We have different viewpoints and ways of approaching situations
Nobody said it was easy
Relationships are difficult and require hard work
It's such a shame for us to part
It's unfortunate that our relationship may end
No one ever said it would be this hard
It's even more challenging than we expected
Oh take me back to the start
I want to go back to the beginning and try again
I was just guessing at numbers and figures
I didn't fully understand what I was doing and just winged it
Pulling your puzzles apart
Trying to figure you out and understand your thoughts and actions
Questions of science; science and progress
Rational thinking, research, and experiments aren't always enough in a relationship
Do not speak as loud as my heart
My emotions and feelings are more important to me than logic
Tell me you love me
Express your deep affection for me
Come back and haunt me
Rekindle our relationship and stick around for a long time
Oh and I rush to the start
I'm eager to start anew with you and leave the past behind
Running in circles, chasing our tails
We keep going around in circles and not making progress
Coming back as we are
We're accepting each other and our relationship as it is
Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Vocalization indicating emotion and reflective mood
Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Vocalization indicating emotion and reflective mood
Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Vocalization indicating emotion and reflective mood
Oh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Vocalization indicating emotion and reflective mood
Contributed by Jayden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@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
@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 ;)
@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!!!