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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. Read more on Last.fm.

The Temper Trap is an indie rock 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 of Summer”, reaching the Top 20 in multiple countries. Sweet Disposition also appeared on "Greek". The band's self-titled second album was released in 2012, spawning the singles Need Your Love and Trembling Hands. The album debuted at #1 in Australia and has garnered positive reviews from around the globe. The title track from the band's third studio album, Thick as Thieves. was released as its lead single in February and peaked at number 92 in Australia. On 11 April 2016, the band released the second single, "Fall Together", the same day the album was officially announced on their Facebook page. The album was released on 10 June 2016, marking their first release in four years. In May 2018, The Temper Trap supported American rock band Imagine Dragons on the Australian and New Zealand legs of their Evolve World Tour. This included performances in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Auckland, and Wellington. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.