The Scientist by Coldplay was written after lead singer Chris Martin was inspired to write a simple song in the key of G major, following the example of George Harrisons hit Isnt It a Pity. During the writing process, Martin wanted a song that was direct, that was without pretense. The song describes the desire to fix a broken relationship.
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 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. N.C.
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. N.C.