Coldplay are an English rock band. Formed in 1996 in London, the group comprises vocalist/pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion. Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with their 2000 single "Yellow", followed by the success of their debut album, Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Coldplay would go on to be nominated for this prestigious award on two further occasions, once in 2003 and again in 2005. Coldplay have been one of the most commercially successful acts of the new millennium, selling over 40 million albums. The band are also known for hit singles, including "Speed of Sound" and the Grammy Award-winning "Clocks".Coldplay's early material was compared to acts such as Jeff Buckley and Radiohead,while also drawing comparisons to U2 and Travis. Since the release of Parachutes, Coldplay have also drawn influence from other sources, including Echo and the Bunnymen and George Harrison on A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002) and Johnny Cash and Kraftwerk for X&Y (2005).Both of these albums were released to great critical acclaim and commercial success. In 2002, A Rush of Blood to the Head was awarded the title of Album of the Year by NME.Coldplay have been an active supporter of various social and political causes, such as Oxfam's Make Trade Fair campaign and Amnesty International. The group has also performed at various charity projects such as Band Aid 20, Live 8, and the Teenage Cancer Trust.Since December 2006, the band have been working with producer Brian Eno on a fourth album, expected to be released in early 2008."The Scientist" is the second single from Coldplay's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head. Regional singles included UK/Europe, the Netherlands, Germany, and Canada. Promos were released for the UK and U.S..The Scientist LyricsCome up to meet you, tell you Im sorryYou dont know how lovely you areI had to find you, tell you I need youTell you I set you apartTell me your secrets, and ask me your questionsOh lets go back to the startRunning in circles, coming up tailsHeads on a silence apartNobody said it was easyOh its such a shame for us to partNobody said it was easyNo one ever said that it would be this hardOh take me back to the startI was just guessing at numbers and figuresPulling your puzzles apartQuestions of science, science and progressDo not speak as loud as my heartTell me you love me, come back and haunt meOh and I rush to the startRunning in circles, chasing our tailsComing back as we areNobody said it was easyOh its such a shame for us to partNobody said it was easyNo one ever said it would be so hardIm going back to the startOh ooh ooh ooh ooh ohh