Six Degrees of Separation
The Script
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You've read the books, you've watched the shows What's the best way, no one knows Meditate, yea, hypnotized Anything to take it from your mind But it won't go You're doing all these things out of desperation You're going through six degrees of separation You had the drink, you take a toke Watch the past go up in smoke You fake a smile, ya, lie and say You're better now than ever and your life's okay But it's not, no You're doing all these things out of desperation You're going through six degrees of separation First, you think the worst is a broken heart What's gonna kill you is the second part And the third, is when your world splits down the middle And fourth, you're gonna think that you fixed yourself Fifth, you see them out with someone else And the sixth, is when you admit that you may have fucked up a little Oh no there ain't no helping, to remember one's self Oh no there ain't no helping, to remember one's self You tell your friends, yea strangers too Anyone who will throw an arm around you Tarrow cards, gems and stones Believing all the shit's gonna heal your soul Well it's not, whoa You're only doing things out of desperation You're going through six degrees of separation First, you think the worst is a broken heart What's gonna kill you is the second part And the third, is when your world splits down the middle And fourth, you're gonna think that you fixed yourself Fifth, you see them out with someone else And the sixth, is when you admit that you may have fucked up a little Oh no there ain't no helping, to remember one's self Oh no there's no starting over Without finding closure You take them back no hesitation That's how you know you've reached the sixth degree of separation Oh no there's no starting over Without finding closure You take them back no hesitation That's how you know you've reached the sixth degree of separation First, you think the worst is a broken heart What's gonna kill you is the second part And the third, is when your world splits down the middle And fourth, you're gonna think that you fixed yourself Fifth, you see them out with someone else And the sixth, is when you admit that you may have fucked up a little You're going through six degrees of separation You're going through six degrees of separation Oh no there ain't no helping, to remember one's self Oh no there ain't no helping, to remember one's self
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Written by: ANDREW FRAMPTON, STEPHEN KIPNER, DANIEL JOHN O'DONOGHUE, MARK ANTHONY SHEEHAN
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10 facts about this song
Background Information"Six Degrees of Separation" was released in 2012, as the second single from The Script's third studio album "#3".
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Chart PerformancesThe song peaked at number 2 on the Ireland Singles Chart and also entered the UK Singles Chart peaking at number 32.
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Relation to TheoryThe song title "Six Degrees of Separation" is a reference to the theory of the same name that suggests any two people on Earth are six or fewer acquaintances apart.
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Emotional AspectsThe song is about heartbreak and the stages of grief after a breakup, from denial to acceptance which is often related to by many listeners.
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Song CompositionLike most of the band's music, "Six Degrees of Separation" features a mix of pop-rock and, indie genres, contributing to its distinctive sound.
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Video AspectsThe music video for the song, released in November 2012, features the band members acting out the different stages of grief in a visually arresting way.
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Live PerformancesThe song is a favorite during The Script's live performances and is known to evoke strong emotional reactions from the audience.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Six Degrees of Separation" for its emotional depth and clever lyrics, although some felt its sound was similar to the band's earlier songs.
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Use in Popular CultureDespite its melancholic theme, the song has been used in several TV shows, commercials, and even a number of YouTube tributes.
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SongwritingBand members Danny O'Donoghue, Mark Sheehan, and Steve Kipner contributed to the songwriting of "Six Degrees of Separation".
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