Their name was inspired by an awkward conversation with a U-Haul employee who was inspecting a van that the band had rented. The U-haul employee, attempting to make polite conversation, asked the three bespectacled band members if they were brothers. They said no. He asked if they were scientists, as they looked like they could be the kind of people who wear lab coats. They told him that they were musicians, not scientists. To this day, they regret telling the truth. They are not named after the Cap'n Jazz song which bears the name.
They are a franchise of Art Rock band, Art Brut. In fact, they are Art Brut 47.
The band formed while its members attended the Claremont Colleges. Murray and Cain attended Pomona College; Michael Tapper attended Harvey Mudd College.
The band has released three self-made EPs (Bitching!, Safety, Fun, and Learning (In That Order) and In Action). Their debut LP, With Love And Squalor was on Virgin Records, the first three singles of which were "Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt", "The Great Escape" and "It's A Hit". The album takes its name from the J.D. Salinger short story "For Esme - With Love and Squalor". They have since released LP Crap Attack, which is a collection of B-Sides, covers and other rarities, and their full follow-up album, Brain Thrust Mastery which debuted in the UK on March 17,2008 reached number 11 at the UK Album charts.
On the 1st November 2007, NME reported that Michael Tapper has left We Are Scientists under amicable circumstances, and on September 18, 2007, the band announced on their website that Max Hart, a keyboardist and guitarist who has played live with them before, has joined the band temporarily. As they put it: "There's no easy answer as to how long Max will stick around. Maybe we'll grow to hate his sanctimonious ways, which for now tickle us so. Maybe he'll grow to hate our open-minded, funny, refreshing, handsome ways, thus achieving what psychologists and bookies long ago labeled impossible."
And to make things even more exciting for the band, We Are Scientists is featured in the soundtrack of the 2008 film Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, which Bishop Allen - at the time featuring former We Are Scientists drummer Michael Tapper - appears in a cameo.
According to Keith Murray's Wikipedia he was nominated for World's Sexiest Vegetarian 2007 and is predicted that he will be the new face of Louis Vuitton's spring/summer '09 collection.
The Band's 3rd effort, Barbara, was released in June of 2010 and features ex-Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows.
Now Or Never
We Are Scientists Lyrics
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If only for the briefest time
Let's promise to be real
Surely you don't really mind
There's so much that you need to know
I only hope you're ready
So if you will or won't
Now or never
Now or never
Following our needs
Doesn't have to mean a crime
If punishment is sweet
Surely that should be a sign
There's so much that you need to know
I only hope you're ready
So if you will or won't
I guess it's now or never
Now or never
Now or never
I'm sorry to disarm you
By blowing up these hard truths now
Let's hope that you've got a long fuse
There's so much that you need to know
I only hope you're ready
So if you will or won't
I guess it's now or never
Now or never
Now or never
Now or never
Now or never
The song "Now or Never" by We Are Scientists is a highly emotive and intense track that revolves around the idea of seizing the moment and being real about one's feelings. The song starts with a plea to call in a reprieve, even if it's just for a short while, and to promise to be genuine. The lines "Surely you don't really mind" suggest that the singer is wary of being judged or rejected by the other person. The second stanza talks about following one's needs, which the singer thinks is not necessarily a crime. However, if punishment is sweet, it should be taken as a sign that one is doing something that one genuinely wants to do.
The chorus of "Now or Never" is a repetition of the lines "There's so much that you need to know / I only hope you're ready / So if you will or won't / I guess it's now or never." The lines communicate the urgency of the situation and the singer's desire for a resolution. The third stanza acknowledges that the truth can be hard to handle and can disarm people, but it's better to face it head-on than to ignore it. The final chorus is an emphatic reiteration of the previous choruses, emphasizing the idea that the moment is now or it might never come again.
Overall, "Now or Never" is a powerful song that encapsulates the highs and lows of intense emotions, the fear of vulnerability, and the desire to seize the moment. The repeated use of the phrase "now or never" highlights the sense of urgency and importance of taking risks and expressing oneself before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Call in a reprieve
Let's take a break from everything that's going on.
If only for the briefest time
If only for a moment to catch our breaths.
Let's promise to be real
Let's be honest and truthful with each other.
Surely you don't really mind
You're okay with that, right?
There's so much that you need to know
I have important information I need to share with you.
I only hope you're ready
I hope you're prepared to hear what I have to say.
So if you will or won't
It's up to you whether you want to listen or not.
I guess it's now or never
This is the right moment to talk about it.
Following our needs
We should prioritize our own desires and requirements.
Doesn't have to mean a crime
It's not wrong to put our needs first.
If punishment is sweet
If we're penalized for doing what we want, it must be worth it.
Surely that should be a sign
We should take that as confirmation that we're on the right path.
I'm sorry to disarm you
I apologize for dropping a bombshell on you.
By blowing up these hard truths now
By revealing the difficult and uncomfortable reality of the situation.
Let's hope that you've got a long fuse
I hope you're patient and understanding.
Now or never
It's time to deal with this issue.
Now or never
We can't put this off any longer.
Now or never
This is our chance to face the truth and make things right.
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Written by: Keith Murray, Chris Cain
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Call in a reprieve
If only for the briefest time
Let's promise to be real
Surely you don't really mind
There's so much that you need to know
I only hope you're ready
So if you will or won't
I guess it's now or never
Now or never
Now or never
Following our needs
Doesn't have to mean a crime
If punishment is sweet
Surely that should be a sign
There's so much that you need to know
I only hope you're ready
So if you will or won't
I guess it's now or never
Now or never
Now or never
I'm sorry to disarm you
By blowing up these hard truths now
Let's hope that you've got a long fuse
There's so much that you need to know
I only hope you're ready
So if you will or won't
I guess it's now or never
Now or never
Now or never
Now or never
Now or never