About the song
“The Scientist” is a song by the British rock band Coldplay, from their second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002). It was written by all four members of the band: Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion. The song’s lyrics deal with themes of love, loss, and faith.
The song was released as the album’s lead single in May 2002, and it peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart. It was also a commercial success in the United States, reaching number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. “The Scientist” has been certified platinum in both the UK and the US.
The song has been covered by a number of artists, including Willie Nelson, who released his version in 2012. Nelson’s version is a slower, more country-flavored take on the song, and it has been praised for its emotional resonance.
Willie Nelson’s version of “The Scientist” is a beautiful and moving interpretation of a classic song. It is a must-listen for any fan of country music or Willie Nelson.
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Lyrics
Come up to meet you, tell you I’m sorry
You don’t know how lovely you are
I had to find you
And tell you I need you
And 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
Don’t 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 tails
Coming back as we are
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 so hard
I’m going back to the start