A Head Full of Dreams
Coldplay Lyrics
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In a world I hadn't seen
When I'm feeling ordinary
When I don't know what I mean
Oh, I think I've landed
Where there are miracles at work
For the thirst and for the hunger
Come the conference of birds
And say it's true
It's not what it seems
Leave your broken windows open
And in the light just streams
And you get a head
A head full of dreams
You can see the change you want to
Be what you want to be
When you get a head
A head full of dreams
It's a love, I've just been spoken
With a head full, a head full of dreams
Oh, I think I've landed
Where there are miracles at work
There you've got me open handed
When you got a lost of words
I sing, oh
Oh
Oh
Oh
Oh
Oh
A head full of dreams
Oh
Oh
Oh
A head full of dreams
Oh
It's a love, I've just been spoken
With a head full, a head full of dreams
The lyrics to Coldplay's "A Head Full of Dreams" are quite introspective and invite the listener to reflect on their own experiences. The song opens with the singer noting that they have landed somewhere new and unfamiliar, somewhere that they hadn't seen before. This could be interpreted both literally and figuratively: the singer may be physically in a new place, or they may be experiencing a change within themselves or their lives. The second line suggests that the singer may feel lost or unsure of themselves, as they describe feeling "ordinary" and not knowing what they mean.
However, the following lines provide a more positive outlook. The singer notes that they have landed somewhere where "miracles" are at work, and that even when they feel hungry or thirsty (both literally and metaphorically), they can find support from others ("the conference of birds"). The message here is one of hope and support: even when we feel lost or uncertain, there are still those around us who can help us find our way.
The chorus emphasizes the transformative power of positive thinking and imagination. When we have a "head full of dreams," we can see the change we want to make and be who we want to be. This is a lofty goal, but the singer emphasizes that it is possible. Finally, the song ends with the repeated line "It's a love, I've just been spoken / With a head full, a head full of dreams." This line may be interpreted in different ways, but it seems to suggest that the "love" referenced is a kind of appreciation for the world and the possibilities it holds.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I think I've landed
I have arrived at a new place or state of mind.
In a world I hadn't seen
This new place is unfamiliar and previously unknown to me.
When I'm feeling ordinary
When I feel uninspired or lacking in creativity.
When I don't know what I mean
When I am struggling to articulate my thoughts or understand my own feelings.
Where there are miracles at work
This new world is full of unexpected and wonderful occurrences.
For the thirst and for the hunger
Even our most basic needs are met here.
Come the conference of birds
The natural world and its creatures are working together in harmony.
And say it's true
This world is not an illusion, but a reality.
It's not what it seems
This world is not just what meets the eye.
Leave your broken windows open
Let down your guard and be vulnerable.
And in the light just streams
This openness will allow positivity and inspiration to flow into your life.
And you get a head
Your mind becomes filled with ideas and possibilities.
A head full of dreams
Your thoughts are consumed with hopes and aspirations.
You can see the change you want to
In this state of mind, you are able to visualize a better future for yourself.
Be what you want to be
You have the power within yourself to achieve your goals and transform your life.
There you've got me open handed
This new world has invited me in and left me speechless with wonder.
When you got a lost of words
I am so in awe of this new world that I am unable to find the right words to describe it.
It's a love, I've just been spoken
This newfound perspective is like falling in love with life all over again.
With a head full, a head full of dreams
With a mind full of inspiration and possibilities, anything is possible.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Hermansen, Will Champion
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Alyas Scofield
on Yellow
love it
Jeannie Smith
on A Sky Full of Stars
<3 love it!
Jeannie Smith
on Shiver
Also I'd like to add that this song and some oyher stuff makes me think of The Bee Gees for some reason.
Jeannie Smith
on Shiver
I like this because of Lucy who's knickname is Shivers.
Jeannie Smith
on Speed of Sound
I like all of Coldplay's songs so far. :)
Jeannie Smith
on O
I like this.
Jeannie Smith
on A Sky Full of Stars
love this song <3
Jeannie Smith
on A Sky Full of Stars
Like this!
Kirstine Reville
on Fix You
NICE