It was nominated for Best Long Form Music Video at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards.
The song "Moses", exclusive to this album, was written about Chris Martin's wife Gwyneth Paltrow. The song inspired the name of Martin and Paltrow's second child, Moses Bruce Anthony Martin, born in 2006. The song was solicited to US alternative radio as the album's only single on 6 October 2003. The live recording of "Clocks" had a small promotional radio release in some countries such as Spain.
The album is the band's second live release, following Trouble – Norwegian Live EP from 2001.
Politik
Coldplay Lyrics
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Everyone must find a place
Give me time and give me space
Give me real don't give me fake
Give me strength reserve control
Give me heart and give me soul
Give me time give us a kiss
Tell me your own politik
And open up your eyes
Open up your eyes
Open up your eyes
Open up your eyes
Give me one, 'cause one is best
In confusion, confidence
Give me peace of mind and trust
Don't forget the rest of us
Give me strength reserve control
Give me heart and give me soul
Wounds that heal and cracks that fix
Tell me all your politik
And open up your eyes
Open up your eyes
Open up your eyes
Open up your eyes
Just open up your eyes
But give me love over, love over, love over this, ah
And give me love over, love over, love over this, ah
The song "Politik" by Coldplay is a call to action for people to speak up and take control of their lives. The first verse encourages individuals to ask for what they need, which is portrayed through the lines "Give me time and give me space," and "Give me real, don't give me fake." The following line, "Give me strength reserve control," suggests that one should have a sense of self-awareness and personal power in order to achieve their goals.
The chorus of "open up your eyes" is a plea for people to be aware and alert, rather than letting the world pass them by. The second verse again emphasizes the importance of personal strength, but this time in the context of personal relationships: "Give me peace of mind and trust, don't forget the rest of us." The final line, "Tell me all your politik," asks for individuals to share their beliefs and values, in order to create a more connected and compassionate world.
Overall, "Politik" urges listeners to take action and not be passive in their lives, by being authentic, self-aware, and engaged with the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at earth from outer space
Gain perspective on the world, see it from a larger point of view
Everyone must find a place
Every person has a unique path to follow in life
Give me time and give me space
I need room to breathe and grow, and time to figure things out
Give me real don't give me fake
I want authenticity, honesty, and truthfulness in all aspects of life
Give me strength reserve control
I need inner fortitude and self-discipline to handle whatever comes my way
Give me heart and give me soul
I need passion, emotion, and spirituality to feel alive and connected to the world
Give me time give us a kiss
Let's slow down and enjoy the present moment together
Tell me your own politik
Share with me your personal values, beliefs, and ideals
And open up your eyes
Wake up to reality and see things as they truly are
Give me one, 'cause one is best
Simplicity often trumps complexity
In confusion, confidence
Even when things are uncertain or unclear, have faith in yourself and trust in the journey
Give me peace of mind and trust
I need to feel calm, reassured, and confident in my relationships and surroundings
Don't forget the rest of us
Remember the needs, wants, and perspectives of others, not just yourself
Wounds that heal and cracks that fix
We all have flaws and imperfections, but we can grow and improve despite them
Tell me all your politik
Share openly and honestly your beliefs and values, even if they differ from mine
Just open up your eyes
Don't close yourself off from the world or remain ignorant to its realities
But give me love over, love over, love over this, ah
Let love be the driving force behind all of our actions and decisions
And give me love over, love over, love over this, ah
Reiterate the importance of love over everything else
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christopher Anthony John Martin, Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William 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