Oh they say people come, say people go
This particular diamond was extra special
And though you might be gone, and the world may not know
Still I see you, celestial

And I should but I can′t let you go

But when I'm cold, cold
Oh when I′m cold, cold
There's a light that you give me when I'm in shadow
There′s a feeling you give me, an everglow

Like brothers in blood, sisters who ride
And we swore on that night we′d be friends til we die
But the changing of winds, and the way waters flow
Life as short as the falling of snow
Now I'm gonna miss you I know

But when I′m cold, cold
In water rolled, salt
I know that you're always with me and the way you will show
And you′re with me wherever I go
And you give me this feeling this everglow

And what I wouldn't give for just a moment to hold
Because I live for this feeling this everglow

So if you love someone, you should let them know
Oh the light that you give me will everglow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ollie Green's song Everglow explore themes of loss, love, and the enduring bond between individuals. The opening lines, "Oh they say people come, say people go / This particular diamond was extra special," acknowledge the transience of human existence and the unique nature of the relationship between the singer and the person they have lost. The phrase "extra special" suggests that this person was particularly important or valuable to the singer, setting them apart from other individuals who have come and gone.

Throughout the song, the singer grapples with the difficulty of letting go, despite the fact that their loved one is no longer physically present in their life. The repeated phrase "And I should but I can't let you go" highlights the tension between the desire to move on and the emotional attachment that still exists. However, the song also suggests that while physical distance may separate people, the bond between them endures. The lyrics "But when I'm cold, cold / There's a light that you give me when I'm in shadow / There's a feeling you give me, an everglow" convey the idea that the memories and love between the singer and the person they have lost continue to provide comfort and guidance, even in times of darkness.

Finally, the song offers a message of hope and encouragement to listeners, encouraging them to express their love to those around them before it's too late. "So if you love someone, you should let them know / Oh the light that you give me will everglow" acknowledges that life is fleeting and that moments of connection with others are precious. By letting others know how much they are loved, individuals can create a legacy that lasts beyond their own lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh they say people come, say people go
People enter and leave our lives all the time.

This particular diamond was extra special
This one person was especially important to me.

And though you might be gone, and the world may not know
Even if you're no longer with us and others may not remember, I still see you in my own way.

Still I see you, celestial
I see them in a heavenly or divine manner.

And I should but I can′t let you go
I know I need to move on, but I can't seem to do it.

But when I'm cold, cold
When I'm feeling alone or vulnerable.

Oh when I′m cold, cold
Reiterating the previous line for emphasis.

There's a light that you give me when I'm in shadow
During tough times when I feel lost, you give me hope and light.

There′s a feeling you give me, an everglow
You bring a special and everlasting feeling to my life.

Like brothers in blood, sisters who ride
Our bond is just as strong as siblings who share the same blood.

And we swore on that night we′d be friends til we die
We made a promise that we'd be friends forever.

But the changing of winds, and the way waters flow
Life can be unpredictable and everchanging, like the direction of the wind and flow of water.

Life as short as the falling of snow
Life is fleeting and can be gone just as quickly as snow falling from the sky.

Now I'm gonna miss you I know
I will undoubtedly miss you because of how important you were to me.

In water rolled, salt
I'm in a vulnerable and emotional state, as if I was rolling in salt water.

I know that you're always with me and the way you will show
I feel your presence even though you're not physically here, and you'll reveal yourself to me in your own way.

And you′re with me wherever I go
You're always with me, no matter where I am.

And you give me this feeling this everglow
Your presence in my life gives me a special and everlasting feeling.

And what I wouldn't give for just a moment to hold
I long for the chance to hold or be close to you again, even if it's just for a brief moment.

Because I live for this feeling this everglow
This feeling of comfort and warmth that you bring to my life is what gives me purpose and meaning.

So if you love someone, you should let them know
You should tell the people you care about how much they mean to you, because life is short and unpredictable.

Oh the light that you give me will everglow
Your influence and impact on my life will last forever, like a never-ending glow.

Writer(s): Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, Chris Martin, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Hermansen

Contributed by Julia S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.