Experiment
noble ray Lyrics
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To meet less fortunate mortals
There's just one final message
I would give to you
You all have learned reliance
On the sacred teachings of science
So I hope, through life you never will decline
In spite of philistine
To do what all good scientists do
Experiment
Make it your motto day and night
Experiment
And it will lead you to the light
The apple on the top of the tree
Is never too high to achieve
So take an example from Eve
Experiment
Be curious
Though interfering friends may frown,
Get furious
At each attempt to hold you down
If this advice you'll only employ
The future can offer you infinite joy
And merriment
Experiment
And you'll see
The lyrics of "Experiment" by Noble Ray's are a motivational message to embrace the power of science and experimentation in life. The song begins with a message for those who are leaving a certain place and entering into another world where they may encounter less fortunate people. The singer wants to impart one last message before they go and that is to rely on the teachings of science. The call to experiment is emphasized as well, with the singer urging listeners to make it a motto day and night. The idea is that experimentation will lead to enlightenment and joy, despite anyone who may try to hold you back.
The singer also references the story of Eve in the Bible, who takes an apple from the top of a tree despite being told not to. This act of curiosity and rebellion is celebrated through the lens of scientific experimentation, encouraging listeners to follow suit and not let interfering friends discourage them. The ultimate message is that experimentation and curiosity can lead to limitless joy and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Before you leave these portals
Before you go away from here
To meet less fortunate mortals
To go out and meet people who are not as successful as you.
There's just one final message
I have one last thing to say
I would give to you
I want to share something with you
You all have learned reliance
You have all become dependent
On the sacred teachings of science
You have been taught by science
So I hope, through life you never will decline
I hope you will never turn away from this
In spite of philistine
Even though you might encounter people who oppose you
Defiance
Stand up for yourself
To do what all good scientists do
And do what good scientists always do
Experiment
Experimentation
Make it your motto day and night
Make it your way of life
And it will lead you to the light
And it will guide you to success
The apple on the top of the tree
The ultimate goal
Is never too high to achieve
Is always attainable
So take an example from Eve
Learn from Eve
Experiment
Experimentation
Be curious
Be inquisitive
Though interfering friends may frown,
Even if friends criticize you,
Get furious
Get angry
At each attempt to hold you down
At anyone trying to prevent you from succeeding
If this advice you'll only employ
If you follow this advice
The future can offer you infinite joy
Your future can be amazing
And merriment
And full of joy
Experiment
Experimentation
And you'll see
And, if you do, you will see.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER
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Mark Story Jenks
This is a fascinating song, although the meaning then and the meaning now might not be the same when it comes to relationships. What do you think about that?
Steven Torrey
I didn't realize it was so well represented in the repertoire ...
Dimitri
I fell asleep listening to this music and just wow, i had a wonderful sleep. Miss the good old days
Vladislov Kyzinski
There is a spectacular version of this from the NYMPH ERRANT musical finale elsewhere here on YT.
songanddanceman100
odd little tune. never heard of it before now. thx
Niels Ohlsen
little?
if only more people would have the courage and imagination to live their lives as suggested by Cole Porter, the world - as confined by humans - surely would be a much more meaningful place?
songanddanceman100
***** Maybe. I dunno....
Vladislov Kyzinski
From the musical NYMPH ERRANT. There is a spectacular version of this arranged by Donald Pippin elsewhere here on YT.