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Coldplay — The Scientist
Album: A Rush Of Blood To The Head
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Released: 2002
Length: 5:03
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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
Could not speak as loud as my heart
Tell me you love me
Come back and haunt me

Oh when I rush to the start
Running in circles
Chasing 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.
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Not exactly a complaint, but this is the second time in as many days that this has been played on the Main Mix live stream. I notice repetitions often now. The lack of such repetition has been a hallmark of this station in the past & it is a shame to lose it.
Posted 10 months ago by topleftcorner    [ Reply ]
 DW4554 wrote:

All due respect to Coldplay,  Aimee Mann's cover is far more inspiring.  As with any good recipe, a talented chef can bring a bit more to the table.




It's easy to improve on recipes from the Bobby Flay or Martha Stewart cookbooks. You might be able to do it better but they are still Mother F-ing Bobby Flay and Martha Stewart.
Posted 10 months ago by pennstatejimboh    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:

Aug 1 - 5:55 pm    Coldplay — The Scientist

Aug 1 - 12:45 pm   Aimee Mann — The Scientist
 
OK... I'm thinking the playlist needs just a smidge more variety.


Yes.  We need Willie Nelson's version also!!!
Posted 10 months ago by KPC1    [ Reply ]
 Sasha2001 wrote:
Has it been nearly 10 years already? Wow! People forget how boring music was 11 years ago. Indi-rock was growing in stature but the internet was still a wild west of streaming radio stations and little guys like Bill. Coldplay was fresh and different at the time. Now, not so much.


Well there you are. I take it you'll be tackling the mysteries of the universe next! 
Posted 1 year ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
I don't know why people knock this band so much
Posted 1 year ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:

Aug 1 - 5:55 pm    Coldplay — The Scientist

Aug 1 - 12:45 pm   Aimee Mann — The Scientist
 
OK... I'm thinking the playlist needs just a smidge more variety.


i'm with you. and now it's played again Aug 2 1:27 pm EST. 

not necessary. 
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Aug 1 - 5:55 pm    Coldplay — The Scientist
Aug 1 - 12:45 pm   Aimee Mann — The Scientist
 
OK... I'm thinking the playlist needs just a smidge more variety.
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Heartbreaking scene in the British show Cold Feet with this song playing. Won't say what happened just in case you haven't seen the show. Always remember that scene when I hear this song 
Posted 1 year ago by Fishman    [ Reply ]
One of their very best, from their strongest album
Posted 1 year ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 dgeagon wrote:

Good effort by Coldplay, but Aimee Mann set the bar so high on this song.



funny, Bill just played the Aimee Mann version about 3 hours ago...
Posted 1 year ago by Wisconsinrob    [ Reply ]
Good effort by Coldplay, but Aimee Mann set the bar so high on this song.
Posted 1 year ago by dgeagon    [ Reply ]
Almost 21 years old.  Still a great listen. Also enjoy the inspired covers of this one. 
Posted 1 year ago by Kingsized    [ Reply ]
 DW4554 wrote:

All due respect to Coldplay,  Aimee Mann's cover is far more inspiring.  As with any good recipe, a talented chef can bring a bit more to the table.



I prefer Johnette Napolitano's cover :D
The Scientist Johnette Cover
Posted 1 year ago by TallCreative1    [ Reply ]
 DW4554 wrote:

All due respect to Coldplay,  Aimee Mann's cover is far more inspiring.  As with any good recipe, a talented chef can bring a bit more to the table.



100%
Posted 2 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
All due respect to Coldplay,  Aimee Mann's cover is far more inspiring.  As with any good recipe, a talented chef can bring a bit more to the table.
Posted 2 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
We do a kick-ass version of this. More upbeat! I love it!
Posted 2 years ago by awhfman    [ Reply ]
Not everyone has the same taste. If you don't like something turn it off and look for something you do like.  Stop your crying about it an move on. Not many groups are as successful as Coldplay. Obviously they have a lot of fans. I am one of them.  
Posted 2 years ago by cbarragan    [ Reply ]
Blew the dust off this one, eh Bill?  Hadn't heard the original for a while either and was a pleasant surprise.  Nice one RP...love a Thursday morning left fielder, even when it was a hit some years ago...
Posted 2 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
Gag.  Poldclay again.  
Posted 10 years ago by dziebell    [ Reply ]
 Ag3nt0rang3 wrote:

I can echo this sentiment. I definitely like them better after seeing them live. A good honest show, they worked hard for the audience and didn't let spectacle overshadow the music.

 
I agree!  One of the best concerts I've seen in a long time. Love them!{#Cheers}
Posted 10 years ago by dw    [ Reply ]
Nobody said it was cheesy
It's such a shame it smells like farts
Nobody said it was cheesy
No one ever said it would be this hard
I'm going to PSD

aaa oooooooo aaaa ooooooo
Posted 11 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
Preciosa cancion

 
Posted 11 years ago by kirinau    [ Reply ]
One of my fav. Coldplay songs!
Posted 11 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 james_of_tucson wrote:


They like Dave Matthews also.

And if confronted about the whole "whiny singer" thing, they'd put you in an untenable position if you listen to
Elvis Costello and Bob Dylan and Andy Partridge, or the Shins, or Weezer.

 
Not to mention Neil Young.
Posted 11 years ago by pomalley    [ Reply ]
 Ag3nt0rang3 wrote:

I can echo this sentiment. I definitely like them better after seeing them live. A good honest show, they worked hard for the audience and didn't let spectacle overshadow the music.
 
Great show, high energy and pretty cool stage lighting and effects.  
Posted 11 years ago by pomalley    [ Reply ]
Boo-ya!  

MojoJojo wrote:

Well, with your knowledge on the subject, who's to argue with you?
 
Well, with your knowledge on the subject, who's to argue with you?
Posted 11 years ago by Desimia    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:

The ultimate Generation Wuss theme song.

 
Well, with your knowledge on the subject, who's to argue with you?
Posted 12 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]

The ultimate Generation Wuss theme song.


Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 gwargadds wrote:
I was a modest fan and then I saw them live,  Great concert!  If you ever you see them, you will appreciate the music more.
 
I can echo this sentiment. I definitely like them better after seeing them live. A good honest show, they worked hard for the audience and didn't let spectacle overshadow the music.
Posted 12 years ago by Ag3nt0rang3    [ Reply ]
I was a modest fan and then I saw them live,  Great concert!  If you ever you see them, you will appreciate the music more.
Posted 12 years ago by gwargadds    [ Reply ]
To me, this is what music is all about.  We just heard the Coldplay version, and it sounds a bit whiney, etc, and we are also hearing the Aimee Mann version, which sounds better to me also. BUT........every singer brings to a song a different take.  Or else it would be karoake.  At the risk of inviting scorn, i have become a fan of American Idol simply because i love hearing a good song, and how some artists can take standards and change them to suit their voice.  Granted, it is "pop" music, but not always, as they have theme nights, and force the contestants to conform to a certain style.  Sometimes it's a winner, most times not.  Still, there is J-Lo, but i digress.  My point: enjoy the music!!
'nuff said. 
Posted 12 years ago by BLADERUNNER    [ Reply ]
 Philo wrote:
Great tune.  Coldplay too much of an easy target. Why the snipes?
 
this owes to:

those that can  - do

those that can't  - criticize those that do
Posted 12 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
Has it been nearly 10 years already? Wow! People forget how boring music was 11 years ago. Indi-rock was growing in stature but the internet was still a wild west of streaming radio stations and little guys like Bill. Coldplay was fresh and different at the time. Now, not so much.
Posted 12 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
Great tune.  Coldplay too much of an easy target. Why the snipes?


Posted 13 years ago by Philo    [ Reply ]
.....when Coldplay was actually a good band.  Too bad they could only crank out 2 good albums before they completely sold out.  Clearly this album was their shining moment.   
Posted 13 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
One of the most boring songs I've heard in quite a while.
Posted 13 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
Ha Ha!  I have never been more pleased to hear this song!!
Posted 13 years ago by fast_eddie    [ Reply ]
 Sjaaks wrote:

HAHA

I was scrolling through the comments and right at the A-HOOOOOOO moment this one appeared... Very nice!! HAHA
 
:-)
Posted 13 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
...tell me ya love me, come back and haunt me... 10
Posted 13 years ago by michaele    [ Reply ]
 Felix_The_Cat wrote:

 
HAHA

I was scrolling through the comments and right at the A-HOOOOOOO moment this one appeared... Very nice!! HAHA

Posted 13 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
Very, very nice!
Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
NO-body SAID it was EASY...


...to like Coldplay.


Posted 13 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
just a big o''l bucket o' dull. duh-duh-duh-duh-duh. ah-oooooooooooooooooooooh
Posted 13 years ago by rp1125    [ Reply ]
Yes, that's the only thing I have to say about this song. Just a really big yes.

10
Posted 13 years ago by Vinni_NL    [ Reply ]
Pass the sick bucket and the MUTE button...bleah
Posted 13 years ago by jools    [ Reply ]
This is a good song of Coldplay {#Daisy}
Posted 14 years ago by zenmumu    [ Reply ]
With all the whining by all the Coldplay haters here, i can't even hear Chris Martin whine anymore... {#Wink}

Damn...
 

Anyway, i love this one...

9
Posted 14 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
I like whiny ok....  I thought it was pretty.
Posted 14 years ago by duchamp    [ Reply ]
I hear and can understand the comments about his pitch being "whiny", and I'm not a huge Coldplay fan, but this song is beautiful.
{#Curtain}
Posted 14 years ago by nicolewe    [ Reply ]

Sorry, but I did just MUTE.


Posted 14 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
 jools wrote:

Agree totally!  Have just turned off my media player
 

I second that.A pretentious hook laden band.They do it well though...
Posted 14 years ago by zivko    [ Reply ]
Chris' singing sucks on this number.
Posted 14 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Is that a wounded dog?
Posted 14 years ago by scottdburnett    [ Reply ]
Huh, so that's what Coldplay sounds like. Never noticed them before, but heard the name.  
Posted 14 years ago by nerakdon    [ Reply ]
YUCK! This song is seriously overrated, can't stand his high-pitch.
Posted 14 years ago by theforgiventeen    [ Reply ]
This song was used for a few years here in Illinois during their public service ads on TV to have people sign up as organ donors.  Judging by the tremendous hate by some commentors here for Chris Martin and his howling wail on this cut, my guess is they probably turned off more than a few potential good samaritans.
Posted 14 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
 QueenLucia wrote:
whine whine whine WHINE whine

I just don't get why these guys are so popular!

 

They like Dave Matthews also.

And if confronted about the whole "whiny singer" thing, they'd put you in an untenable position if you listen to
Elvis Costello and Bob Dylan and Andy Partridge, or the Shins, or Weezer.

Posted 14 years ago by james_of_tucson    [ Reply ]
Me likey.  Maybe it's just my mood today, but it fits.

{#Roflol}{#Roflol}
Posted 14 years ago by katearhar    [ Reply ]
 TheKing2 wrote:
the more I hear this, the more I like Aimee Man's rendition.
 
I must agree! She seems to pace the song better. This version feels off-tempo in comparison. I don't dislike Coldplay but this isn't their best.


Posted 14 years ago by grungepuppy    [ Reply ]
 oldviolin wrote:
Love it.
The tempo seems a little slow. Remix?
 
My thoughts exactly....doesn't sound quite fast enough.

Posted 14 years ago by stephw    [ Reply ]
{#Roflol}{#Roflol}{#Roflol}
Posted 14 years ago by stephw    [ Reply ]
 QueenLucia wrote:
whine whine whine WHINE whine

I just don't get why these guys are so popular!
 
Agree totally!  Have just turned off my media player
Posted 14 years ago by jools    [ Reply ]
 QueenLucia wrote:
whine whine whine WHINE whine

I just don't get why these guys are so popular!

 
I thhink youh type withh a lithp .... you meant more WINE! :)
Seriously, room for all ... I really got hooked on them after two things.. first, realizing it was them .. er .. 3 things ... first realizing it was them I was tapping or humming along with... second their videos and The Scientist just awesome.. and third seeing them perform semi-live. 
On Dish TV there's a station called Ovation .... they play this show "Later ... with Jools Holland", their tag, 5 bands 1 stage ... and many times it just works on many levels.. Coldplay seems to be one of those bands that's on more often, and one of my favorites is watching the drummer doing Viva La Vida... sometimes I think "more cowbell" watching that drummer..

Check it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tiq8-vOMr9k&fmt=18

Posted 14 years ago by TreborG2    [ Reply ]
{#Sleep}
Posted 14 years ago by F1    [ Reply ]

Posted 14 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
Boo.
Posted 14 years ago by Jimi_the_Saint    [ Reply ]
9-> 10
Posted 14 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
 QueenLucia wrote:
whine whine whine WHINE whine
 
People who live in glass houses . . .

Posted 15 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Need to play this more often, it's just outstanding.
Love their energy live - get's the whole place jumping and singing.
Posted 15 years ago by slippery    [ Reply ]
Blow it out your ass Martin.
Posted 15 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
the more I hear this, the more I like Aimee Man's rendition.
Posted 15 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
whine whine whine WHINE whine

I just don't get why these guys are so popular!

Posted 15 years ago by QueenLucia    [ Reply ]
 SweTex wrote:

Music for bedwetters? {#Roflol}

 



yeah!!
Posted 15 years ago by gorgi    [ Reply ]
 garthwb wrote:
I'll take my hat off to them, but I REALLY can't stand their music. A music critic described it as "music for bedwetters", I have to say I can't disagree... It'd be ok if they just put some cojones into the occasional song... UGH!
 
Music for bedwetters? {#Roflol}

Posted 15 years ago by SweTex    [ Reply ]
 More_Cowbell wrote:
I wish they would go back to the start.  This was a great CD!
 
Exactly.


Posted 15 years ago by rtb    [ Reply ]
Love the Dar Williams lead in.  A great song by Coldplay!
Posted 15 years ago by JTRox8    [ Reply ]
I wish they would go back to the start.  This was a great CD!
Posted 16 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
Those who like , enjoy, those who dont mute, let those who do . enjoy~ the whole world is a critic , thank you RP.

Posted 16 years ago by silverghost57    [ Reply ]
no comment  -   7.
Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
The one saving grace of Coldplay, where everything just falls into its right place. Magnificent.
Posted 16 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
I think....9.
Posted 16 years ago by crushedvelvet    [ Reply ]
I'll take my hat off to them, but I REALLY can't stand their music. A music critic described it as "music for bedwetters", I have to say I can't disagree... It'd be ok if they just put some cojones into the occasional song... UGH!
Posted 16 years ago by garthwb    [ Reply ]
What a bunch of haters.
Posted 16 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
Monkeysdad wrote:
This guy sounds like he has a perpetual cold.
If it was anyone else I'd say he had a nose full of Colombian... The howling at the end sounds like my dog when it wants to go out to the back yard.
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Very nice to hear this again after a long time!
Posted 16 years ago by bupanishad2012    [ Reply ]
I really like this song, but "live" his voice isn't strong enough for my tastes to belt through a whole concert.
Posted 17 years ago by chirpie    [ Reply ]
I give this an 8 and I know it's because I love the video. C'est la vie.
Posted 17 years ago by jsjacob    [ Reply ]
Lonestar wrote:
This song is worn thread-bare.
for sure!
Posted 17 years ago by sukilau    [ Reply ]
Brilliance...
Posted 17 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Posted 17 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
This guy sounds like he has a perpetual cold.
Posted 17 years ago by Monkeysdad    [ Reply ]
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Posted 17 years ago by grace6697    [ Reply ]
Oh, just what I want to hear. Thank you!
Posted 17 years ago by crushedvelvet    [ Reply ]
Love it. The tempo seems a little slow. Remix?
Posted 17 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
This is one of those songs that makes me more and more depressed, thanks for the free therapy RP.
Posted 17 years ago by Dancing_banana    [ Reply ]
Somebody help me out here...Coldplay wrote this song, and Aimee Mann covered it? I really prefer Aimee Mann's version, but this isn't too shabby. The howling Wolfman bit is a little cruel, doncha think?
Posted 17 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
I still mis some sort of 'feeling' with the "A rush of blood to the head" album. Definately prefer Parachutes and X&Y. Both got them on Vinyl and especially Parachutes is on my turntable a LOT!
Posted 17 years ago by s_k    [ Reply ]
Meh. Coldplay leave me cold.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
This song absolutely slays me. Their highest point by a good margin.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
PetriWessman wrote:
Don't generally care much for Coldplay, but this song is beautiful.
Agreed. But gadddddddd, that creaky falsetto makes my skin crawl, as usual. And it really goes off a cliff at the end ... joempie wrote:
ahoohooohoohoohooo....
Posted 17 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by leahnichole    [ Reply ]
Nope. Not liking this at all.
Posted 17 years ago by 2Hawks    [ Reply ]
Viv515 wrote:
I often get songs playing in my head for several days or weeks at a time -- they are usually playing in my head when I wake up. I believe there must be a message in the song that my subconscious wants me to pay attention to. This is one of those songs.
very intuitive of ya Viv515, yea, go with it, i believe it to be so beautiful hauntin' song, love Coldplay, was playin' Parachutes all afternoon out in the garden, waterin'
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
This song is worn thread-bare.
Posted 17 years ago by Lonestar    [ Reply ]
Don't generally care much for Coldplay, but this song is beautiful.
Posted 17 years ago by PetriWessman    [ Reply ]
So sad... this one hits home especially accurately. 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 Aww take me back to the start
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
I often get songs playing in my head for several days or weeks at a time -- they are usually playing in my head when I wake up. I believe there must be a message in the song that my subconscious wants me to pay attention to. This is one of those songs.
Posted 17 years ago by Viv515    [ Reply ]
It must be the Somebody Please Slap me Sappy Hour.
Posted 17 years ago by dawnejazz    [ Reply ]
joempie wrote:
ahoohooohoohoohooo.... please make this guy stop whining, now!
Yep I agree, if I never had to hear a Coldplay song again I'd be ok with that!
Posted 17 years ago by lovebuzz    [ Reply ]
eisbaer_67 wrote:
... I'm walking backwards...
AAAAAHahaha, I loved that skit
Posted 17 years ago by h2o    [ Reply ]
evishounet wrote:
This song is cute, not as beautiful as PF but cute... I'm hypnotized I've never heard two great songs at the same time with my french radio... (Sorry my english is a little strange I'm a beginner !)
You're doing very well! I've graded papers written by 21-year-old, native English speakers that make you sound like Shakespeare!
Posted 18 years ago by agnes    [ Reply ]
how romantic.
Posted 18 years ago by NorthernLad    [ Reply ]
ahoohooohoohoohooo.... please make this guy stop whining, now!
Posted 18 years ago by joempie    [ Reply ]
This was the song that turned me onto Coldplay. Unfortunately, most every other song they play turns me off. Sad, I know, but that is the jist of it. Their name is appropriate because everytime they play it, it just leaves me cold.
Posted 18 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
Very thought provoking lyrics. Smooth vocals & instruments complete this unique song.
Posted 18 years ago by greatfulted    [ Reply ]
God how I love this song (and the whole album)4 years passed, but another time the same situation and this song that fits me as a glow
Posted 18 years ago by exciter76    [ Reply ]
Ahhhh, the sounds of a broken heart...
Posted 18 years ago by lynncorry1964    [ Reply ]
Mainstream radio overkill or not.....this one is a classic. Depressing, heartfelt and overwhelming to the emotions. In one word, beautiful.
Posted 18 years ago by djblitz    [ Reply ]
... I'm walking backwards...
Posted 18 years ago by eisbaer_67    [ Reply ]