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“Science of Fear“ by The Temper Trap is a metaphorical exploration of the power of fear in life. The lyrics are packed with imagery of a car moving downhill, desperately trying to slow down or else face eminent danger. This is a metaphor for the feeling of life being out of control and heading towards certain disaster. The pre-chorus and chorus lyrics emphasize the idea of being stuck in fear and not being able to move, as well as the understanding of fear as a science and how it can plague the mind and paralyze us. The bridge and final chorus emphasize the idea of feeling hopelessl… read more
“Science of Fear“ by The Temper Trap is a metaphorical exploration of the power of fear in life. The lyrics are packed with imagery of a car moving d… read more
“Science of Fear“ by The Temper Trap is a metaphorical exploration of the power of fear in life. The lyrics are packed with imagery of a car moving downhill, desperately trying to slow d… read more

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The Temper Trap is an band which formed in 2005 in Melbourne, Australia. Now based in London, the band consists of Dougy Mandagi (vocals, guitar), Jonathon Aherne (bass), Toby Dundas (drums) and Joseph Greer (keyboards, guitar). In October 2013, an official statement confirmed that lead guitarist Lorenzo Sillitto parted ways with the band The Temper Trap's debut album, Conditions, was released in 2009 and contains the singles Sweet Disposition, Fader, Love Lost and Science of Fear. Sweet Disposition became an international hit after appearing in the film “(500) Days… read more
The Temper Trap is an band which formed in 2005 in Melbourne, Australia. Now based in London, the band consists of Dougy Mandagi (vocals, guitar), Jonathon Aherne (bass), Toby Du… read more
The Temper Trap is an band which formed in 2005 in Melbourne, Australia. Now based in London, the band consists of Dougy Mandagi (vocals, guitar), Jonathon Aherne (bass), Toby Dundas (drums) and Joseph Greer (keyboards, guit… read more

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