Da Vinci
Weezer
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I tried taking a picture of you When I look at it nothing comes through Sometimes I wonder if you're just a ghost And I wonder who's haunting you most I tried describing you to all my friends But they just told me to polish my lens You're sweet, generous, my sweetheart I don't even know where to start Even Da Vinci couldn't paint you Stephen Hawking can't explain you Rosetta Stone could not translate you I'm at a loss for words, I'm at a loss for words I couldn't put it in a novel I wrote a page, but it was awful Now I just want to sing your gospel I'm at a loss for words, I'm at a loss for words I looked you up on ancestry.com There was no record of Dad or of Mom It's like you fell straight out of the sky And left the scholars to figure out why I like to think that I know quite a lot But with you it feels like I forgot I wish that I could explain who you are But when I try to I never get far Even Da Vinci couldn't paint you Stephen Hawking can't explain you Rosetta Stone could not translate you I'm at a loss for words, I'm at a loss for words I couldn't put it in a novel I wrote a page, but it was awful Now I just want to sing your gospel I'm at a loss for words, I'm at a loss for words We've come so far, now here we are We made it through the night I know we will, be strong, cause still Everything will be alright Even Da Vinci couldn't paint you And Stephen Hawking can't explain you Rosetta Stone could not translate you I'm at a loss for words, I'm at a loss for words I couldn't put it in a novel I wrote a page, but it was awful Now I just want to sing your gospel I'm at a loss for words, I'm at a loss for words I'm at a loss for words, I'm at a loss for words
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Written by: RIVERS CUOMO, JOSH ALEXANDER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
Album Context"Da Vinci" is a track from "Everything Will Be Alright in the End", Weezer's ninth studio album that was released in 2014.
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Track PositionIt is the tenth song on the album.
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Song ThemeThe song takes inspiration from Leonard Da Vinci, considered one of the greatest thinkers in human history. It juxtaposes his genius with the struggle of understanding a lover.
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Song LengthThe duration of the song is approximately 3 minutes and 03 seconds, making it a relatively optimal length for radio play.
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Band Line-UpThe lineup of Weezer during the release included Rivers Cuomo, Patrick Wilson, Brian Bell, and Scott Shriner.
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Video FormatThe song's video is a charming lyric video, featuring a variety of colorful doodles illustrating the lyrics.
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Song GenreAs with most Weezer songs, "Da Vinci" falls into the categories of alternative rock and power pop.
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Song PopularityDespite being a catchy song, it wasn't released as a single and, thus, didn't climb the charts like some of Weezer's other hits.
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Fan FavouriteAlthough it didn't achieve commercial success, it is popular within the band's fanbase due to its quirky lyrics and catchy melody.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics deal with the difficulty of understanding and expressing emotions, using Da Vinci as a metaphor for someone who can solve complex problems and tasks effortlessly.
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Love SongDespite its unusual premise and name dropping of a famous polymath, "Da Vinci" is essentially a love song, with the narrator lamenting that not even the genius of Da Vinci could help him understand his romantic interest.
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Songwriting CreditsLike most Weezer songs, "Da Vinci" was written by frontman Rivers Cuomo.
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Use of InstrumentsThe song adheres to Weezer's signature sound, making good use of distorted guitar lines and strong, catchy rhythms. Additionally, the use of harmonica adds a unique touch to the song.
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