- Scratch-the-Surface-I.mp3
- Scratch-the-Surface-I.mp4
- Scratch-the-Surface-II.mp3
- Scratch-the-Surface-II.mp4
Scratch, ch, ch, ch, ch!
[Verse 1]
On the surface
It looks easy to see
But clearly
You to scratch that
[Break]
Scratch (ch, ch, ch, ch!)
[Chorus]
Can’t judge a book by its cover
Nor the dress of a lover
Sometimes you need to dig deep
To discover what you want to keep
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]
[Verse 2]
On the surface
Is the “obviously”
But to dig in a bit
You to scratch it
[Break]
Scratch (ch, ch, ch, ch!)
[Chorus]
Can’t judge a book by its cover
Nor the dress of a lover
Sometimes you need to dig deep
To discover what you want to keep
[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass]
[Bridge]
Snatch a scratch
Like an archeological dig (dig it)
You’ve got to dig (dig, dig)
You’ve got to dig deeper
To find the keeper
Implications
In all directions
[Chorus]
Can’t judge a book by its cover
Nor the dress of a lover
Sometimes you need to dig deep
To discover what you want to keep
[Instrumental, Synthesizers, Sub-Bass]
[Outro]
Scratch (ch, ch, ch, ch!)
Scratch (ch, ch, ch, ch!)
A SCIENCE NOTE
To “scratch the surface” of something implies that you need to go beyond the initial, superficial understanding to truly comprehend its depth and complexity. Here are some examples where scratching the surface is necessary for a better understanding:
- Archaeological Sites:
- Superficial Understanding: Viewing the site from above ground.
- Deeper Understanding: Excavating layers of soil to uncover artifacts, structures, and historical contexts.
- Scientific Research:
- Superficial Understanding: Reading an abstract or summary of a study.
- Deeper Understanding: Analyzing the full methodology, data, and results, and understanding the underlying principles and implications.
- Historical Events:
- Superficial Understanding: Knowing the basic timeline and key figures involved.
- Deeper Understanding: Investigating the causes, societal impacts, and long-term consequences, as well as multiple perspectives on the event.
- Human Relationships:
- Superficial Understanding: Interacting with someone in a casual setting.
- Deeper Understanding: Engaging in deeper conversations, learning about their experiences, values, and emotions.
- Economic Systems:
- Superficial Understanding: Recognizing terms like capitalism or socialism.
- Deeper Understanding: Studying the mechanisms, policies, historical development, and socioeconomic impacts of different economic models.
- Medical Diagnoses:
- Superficial Understanding: Knowing the name of a disease.
- Deeper Understanding: Understanding the symptoms, causes, treatment options, and how it affects the body on a molecular and systemic level.
- Literature:
- Superficial Understanding: Reading a book’s plot summary.
- Deeper Understanding: Analyzing themes, character development, literary techniques, and the author’s intent and historical context.
- Technological Devices:
- Superficial Understanding: Knowing the basic function of a device.
- Deeper Understanding: Understanding how the device works, the technology behind it, and its potential applications and limitations.
- Environmental Issues:
- Superficial Understanding: Acknowledging problems like pollution or climate change.
- Deeper Understanding: Exploring the causes, ecological impacts, scientific data, and potential solutions to these issues.
- Art:
- Superficial Understanding: Viewing a piece of art.
- Deeper Understanding: Studying the artist’s background, the historical context, techniques used, and the symbolism and themes present in the artwork.
- Legal Cases:
- Superficial Understanding: Knowing the verdict of a case.
- Deeper Understanding: Analyzing the legal arguments, precedents, judicial reasoning, and broader implications of the case.
- Cultural Practices:
- Superficial Understanding: Observing a cultural tradition or practice.
- Deeper Understanding: Learning about the history, significance, and values that underpin the tradition, and how it shapes the identity of the people practicing it.
- Psychological Concepts:
- Superficial Understanding: Knowing the definition of a psychological term.
- Deeper Understanding: Exploring the underlying theories, research studies, practical applications, and how it affects human behavior and cognition.
- Philosophical Ideas:
- Superficial Understanding: Recognizing a philosophical concept.
- Deeper Understanding: Delving into the arguments, counterarguments, historical development, and real-world implications of the concept.
Each of these examples illustrates how initial observations or knowledge often don’t provide a complete picture, necessitating deeper exploration and analysis to gain true understanding.