She Blinded Me with Science

Thomas Dolby

About She Blinded Me with Science

"She Blinded Me with Science" is a song by the English musician Thomas Dolby, released in 1982. It was first released as a single in the UK in October 1982 and was subsequently included on the EP Blinded by Science and the second edition of Dolby's debut album The Golden Age of Wireless. Although viewed as a success in the United States, peaking at No. 5 in the Billboard Hot 100 and 2 weeks at No. 1 in Canada's RPM Magazine, the song barely managed to score among the Top 50 in Dolby's native United Kingdom, peaking at No. 49 in the UK Singles Chart. Dolby is often considered a one-hit wonder in the United States on the basis of the song's chart success there. In 2002, US cable television network VH1 named "She Blinded Me with Science" No. 20 on its list of the "100 Greatest One-hit Wonders". While the song is Dolby's only Top 40 single on the Billboard Hot 100, he has had other songs that scored on the music charts. In 2006, VH1 placed it at No. 76 on their list of "Greatest Songs of the '80s". Then, in 2009, it ranked No. 13 on VH1's 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s. 


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It's poetry in motion
She turned her tender eyes to me
As deep as any ocean
As sweet as any harmony

Mm, but she blinded me with science
She blinded me with science
And failed me in biology, yeh yeh

Now uh, huh huh
When I'm dancing close to her
Blinding me with science, science
Science

I can smell the chemicals
Blinding me with science, science
Science
Science

Mm, but it's poetry in motion
And when she turned her eyes to me
As deep as any ocean
As sweet as any harmony

She blinded me with science
She blinded me with science
And failed me in geometry

When she's dancing next to me
Blinding me with science, science
Science

Mmm mmm, mmm mmm, mmm

I can hear machinery
Blinding me with science, science
Science

Huh, it's poetry in motion
And now she's making love to me
The spheres're in commotion
The elements in harmony

She blinded me with science
She blinded me with science
And hit me with technology

Good heavens Miss Sakamoto, you're beautiful

I, I don't believe it
There she goes again
She's tidied up and I can't find anything
All my tubes and wires
And careful notes
And antiquated notions

But, it's poetry in motion
And when she turned her eyes to me
As deep as any ocean
As sweet as any harmony

Unh, she's blinding me with science
She blinded me with science
She blinded me with

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Thomas Dolby

Thomas Dolby (born Thomas Morgan Robertson; 14 October 1958) is an English musician and producer. Best known for his 1982 hit "She Blinded Me with Science", and 1984 single "Hyperactive!" he has also worked extensively in production and as a session musician. more »

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Written by: Jonathan Kerr, Thomas Dolby

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"She Blinded Me With Science" is often classified as new wave or synth-pop, genres that were incredibly popular in early-80s music.
Release Date
The song was first released in the United Kingdom in October 1982, and later in the United States in February 1983.
Collaboration
The spoken word "Science!" samples were provided by British narrator and presenter Magnus Pyke, a well-known science enthusiast and broadcaster.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, becoming Thomas Dolby's biggest hit.
Song's Appearance
The title was inspired by a phrase used in an episode of the classic British sitcom "The Good Life." Dolby liked the phrase's eccentricity and decided to incorporate it into lyrics.
Video Direction
The music video for "She Blinded Me With Science" was directed by Steve Barron, who also directed Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean."
Music Video
The music video for the song is often praised for its colourful and unique scientific lab setting and its humorous stereotypical portrayal of scientists.
Album Placement
Despite its popularity, "She Blinded Me With Science" was not initially included on Dolby's debut album "Golden Age of Wireless." It was later added on subsequent re-releases.
Role of the Song
"She Blinded Me With Science," despite not being representative of Dolby's usual musical style, became his signature song.
Cover Versions
Over the years, the song has been covered and sampled by numerous artists, including William Shatner and Moby, underlining its enduring popularity.
Pop Culture Impact
The song has been used in a variety of TV shows, movies, and commercials, including "The Big Bang Theory" and "Breaking Bad", demonstrating its significant impact on pop culture.
Song's Purpose
Dolby once said in an interview that the song was written in the spirit of parody, primarily to test the US-market's sense of humor. Despite being somewhat of a joke, it ended up as an accidental hit.

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