Six Degrees of Separation

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About Six Degrees of Separation

"Six Degrees Of Separation" is a song by Irish pop rock band The Script, taken from their third studio album, #3 (2012). The song was released as the album's second single on 25 November 2012. The track was written by Danny O'Donoghue, Mark Sheehan, Steve Kipner and Andrew Frampton. The music video for "Six Degrees Of Separation" was uploaded to YouTube on 5 November 2012 at a total length of three minutes and fifty-seven seconds. The band performed the song live during Children in Need on 16 November 2012. The band also performed the track live on The Voice of Holland on 7 December 2012, as well as performing "Hall of Fame" with the remaining contestants. 


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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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The Script

The Script are an Irish alternative rock band from Dublin formed in 2001. Based in London after signing to Sony Label Group imprint Phonogenic, the band released their eponymous debut album in August 2008, featuring the hit songs "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" and "Breakeven". The album debuted at number one in Ireland and the UK. Their second album, Science & Faith, was released in September 2010, and contains the hit songs "For the First Time" and "Nothing". The album debuted at number one in Ireland and the UK, and number three on the US Billboard 200. Their third album #3 was released in the UK on 10 September 2012, charting at number 2 in its first week. more »

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Written by: ANDREW FRAMPTON, STEPHEN KIPNER, DANIEL JOHN O'DONOGHUE, MARK ANTHONY SHEEHAN

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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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".
Chart Performances
The song peaked at number 2 on the Ireland Singles Chart and also entered the UK Singles Chart peaking at number 32.
Relation to Theory
The 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.
Emotional Aspects
The song is about heartbreak and the stages of grief after a breakup, from denial to acceptance which is often related to by many listeners.
Song Composition
Like most of the band's music, "Six Degrees of Separation" features a mix of pop-rock and, indie genres, contributing to its distinctive sound.
Video Aspects
The 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.
Live Performances
The song is a favorite during The Script's live performances and is known to evoke strong emotional reactions from the audience.
Critical Reception
Critics 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.
Use in Popular Culture
Despite its melancholic theme, the song has been used in several TV shows, commercials, and even a number of YouTube tributes.
Songwriting
Band members Danny O'Donoghue, Mark Sheehan, and Steve Kipner contributed to the songwriting of "Six Degrees of Separation".

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