"The Scientist" is the second single from English alternative rock band Coldplay's second album, "A Rush of Blood to the Head". The song was written by all the band members for the album together. It is built around a piano ballad. Its lyrics tell the story about a man's desire to love and about an apology. The song was released in the United Kingdom as the second single from "A Rush of Blood to the Head" and reached number 10 in the UK Charts. It was released in the United States as the third single and reached number 18 on "Billboard's" Modern Rock Tracks.