What songs incorporate physics concepts?

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This discussion highlights various songs that incorporate physics concepts into their lyrics, showcasing a blend of science and music. Notable examples include "Bound By Time," which references time and gravity, and "Little Neutrino" by Klaatu, which explores themes of motion and identity. Additionally, Blackalicious's "Chemical Calisthenics" features extensive references to atomic particles and chemical processes, demonstrating a unique fusion of hip-hop and scientific terminology. The conversation emphasizes the creative potential of integrating scientific ideas into musical expression.

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  • Understanding of basic physics concepts such as time, gravity, and atomic structure.
  • Familiarity with lyrical analysis and songwriting techniques.
  • Knowledge of music genres, particularly hip-hop and rock.
  • Awareness of notable artists and songs that blend science with music.
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  • Explore the lyrics of "Chemical Calisthenics" by Blackalicious for deeper analysis of scientific references in hip-hop.
  • Research the song "Little Neutrino" by Klaatu to understand its thematic connection to physics.
  • Investigate other songs that incorporate scientific concepts, focusing on lyrical content and artistic intent.
  • Study the impact of science-themed music on public perception of scientific concepts and education.
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Musicians, lyricists, educators, and science enthusiasts interested in the intersection of music and science, particularly those looking to enhance their understanding of how scientific concepts can be creatively expressed in song lyrics.

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Saw the following song (Bound By Time) doing well on a radio contest chart and made me wonder what other physics ideas had been attempted in lyrics:

http://www.triplejunearthed.com/Artists/View.aspx?artistid=2633

Part of lyrics sample:

"I want to slow time but I do not have the speed.
Or gravity - I can barely pull my needs"

Can anyone remember any other songs which incorporate any physics ideas or is that considered too taboo for musos?
 
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Little Neutrino - Klaatu

Across your open mind
I trace erratic lines
In motion and in time

I fought a battle won
To the surface of the sun
Through fires on and on

It's only you
It can't be me
For I myself refuse to be

I am someone you'll never know
I am the little neutrino

Solus is not far away
It's face is brighter than a day
So don't turn me away

It's only you
It can't be me
For I myself refuse to be

I am someone you'll never know
I am the little neutrino

And now I'm passing through
The one who is known as you
And yet, you'll never know I do

I really do
 
The BNL song "When I Fall" has the line "9.8 straight down" in it. I always liked that.
 
Quite a few it seems - especially in the link by j77
 
Anyone listen to rap here?

There is an artist by the name of blackalicious and he does a song called "Chemical Calisthentics" and I think its brilliant.

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[QUOTE]I can do anything

Neutron, proton, mass effect, lyrical oxidation, yo irrelevant
Mass spectrograph, your electron volt, atomic energy erupting
As I get all open on betacron, gamma rays thermo cracking
Cyclotron and any and every mic
You're on trans iridium, if you're always uranium
Molecules, spontaneous combustion, pow

Law of de-fi-nite pro-por-tion, gain-ing weight
I'm every element of brown

Lead, gold, tin, iron, platinum, zinc, when I rap you think
Iodine nitrate activate
Red geranium, the only difference is I transmit sound
Balance was unbalanced then you add a little talent and

Careful, careful with those ingredients
They could explode and blow up if you drop then
And they hit the ground

Let it flow, yo, just let it go, get back

C-O-H-O-2 wine water solution of calcium hydroxide
Slobbin it, C-A-O lime will make bleach powder
Galvanic metal beats stomp out louder
Dried ice, C-0 squared refrigerant
N-O-2 makes you laugh, it's laughing gas used by the dentists
I nearly added acid glue, I'm like oil of a toil, the king of chemicals
And the G heat gas waved all your mats
Chemical change, ice point, melt all your raps
Atomic weight, hold shocks, when you call
Refillable gas keep going way beyond
Biotch I'm only ill with buzzin, feel the ambiance
A diabetic process outta calm your ass
After I warm your ass, I'll give sodium, silicate N-O-2-S-1-O-3, a water glass
Borax flexure full of brimstone sulfur
Boraxic acid, hip-hop preserver
C-O-2 could never put away the fire
Style aroma is scientific; the lyrical fuse would be connected
To teach you chemical calisthenics

The Theory is that all matter is composed of at least three fundamental particles
Protons, electrons, neutrons, Protons charge is positive
By now you've guessed electrons are probably negatively charged
Neutrons don't follow either, neutral, in the middle, only no apologies
Centered, unmoved by yin and yang ideology
Neutron, bomb songs, electron fury
Cosmic musical radio-activity
Different points in joints within infinity
Oxygen and hydrogen alive within all types of energy
Within all types of energy
Within all types of energy
Within all types of energy
Within all types of energy, inside a world, inside a world
Inside a universe, inside of me existing although I can't see it

Hydrocarbon, nitrogen cycle, ionization
Heavier than electric motor metals that weigh over a ton
This has been a chemist, Blackalicious creation
Clean out your desk, put your papers away cause class in almost done

This is chemistry plus calisthenics
I'm calcium plus potassium, magnesium, newspaper of sodium, sulfate
Your solvent, chloroform, remedy from the norm
glycerin, purest form Titanium
there is no way out, when this newfy is out
of all arms vibration, forming in a nigga
some bleachin' to teach you religious is equal to pieces of meteor
Eager to be here or is it, can see here I know all of all
I'ma pickin' up pretty little Cindy
I'm more, I'm thinkin of more,
I'm cookin a potion![/QUOTE]
 
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