Yellow
Coldplay Lyrics
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Look how they shine for you
And everything you do
Yeah, they were all yellow
I came along
I wrote a song for you
And all the things you do
And it was called, "Yellow"
So then I took my turn
Oh, what a thing to have done
And it was all yellow
Your skin
Oh yeah, your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
You know
You know I love you so
You know I love you so
I swam across
I jumped across for you
Oh, what a thing to do
'Cause you were all yellow
I drew a line
I drew a line for you
Oh, what a thing to do
And it was all yellow
Your skin
Oh yeah, your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
And you know
For you I'd bleed myself dry
For you I'd bleed myself dry
It's true
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And all the things that you do
The lyrics to Coldplay's "Yellow" have a beautiful simplicity to them, yet they evoke deep emotion and meaning for listeners. The song appears to be about a person who is deeply in love with someone else, and who sees the world through that person's eyes. The star imagery in the chorus suggests an all-encompassing love - the stars shine for the person the song is addressed to, as if the whole universe is cheering them on.
The line "I came along, I wrote a song for you" is particularly poignant - it suggests that the singer is trying to express their love in a tangible form, something that will last beyond the present moment. This is backed up by the second verse, where the singer talks about drawing a line and doing things for the other person that appear to have no real purpose. It's as if the act of expressing love is enough in itself.
The final lines of the song - "look at the stars...and all the things that you do" - suggest that the singer is overwhelmed by their love for the other person, and that just being able to share in their life is enough for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at the stars
Observe the beauty of the night sky.
Look how they shine for you
The stars are a symbol of hope and inspiration that shine for you and light your path.
And everything you do
All your actions are notable and praiseworthy and deserve acknowledgement.
Yeah, they were all yellow
The stars represent life and energy, and they are colored yellow to symbolize happiness and optimism.
I came along
I appeared in your life.
I wrote a song for you
I created a musical tribute to you, expressing my gratitude and admiration.
And all the things you do
Acknowledging all your actions, goodness and everything you represent.
And it was called, "Yellow"
My tribute song was named "Yellow", as a continuation of the message that the stars convey happiness, love and hope.
So then I took my turn
I had the chance to honor you in my own way.
Oh, what a thing to have done
It was an honorable and commendable act to create a tribute to you and your actions.
And it was all yellow
The tribute I created, just like the stars, is a symbol of happiness and optimism, represented by the color yellow.
Your skin
Your physical appearance.
Oh yeah, your skin and bones
Your entire physical form, beyond just your skin, but also your bones.
Turn into something beautiful
Your beauty is undeniable, not just in your physical appearance, but in your actions as well.
You know
You are aware.
You know I love you so
I hold a deep affection and admiration for you, for who you are and what you represent.
I swam across
I went through great lengths to get to you.
I jumped across for you
I took a leap of faith to be by your side.
Oh, what a thing to do
It was a grand gesture, not taken lightly or for granted.
'Cause you were all yellow
You represented happiness and optimism, and I was willing to go great lengths to be with you because of it.
I drew a line
I delineated a path for our futures together.
I drew a line for you
I drew this path specifically with you in mind.
And it was all yellow
The future we drew together carried the same message of hope and positivity as the tribute song I made for you.
For you I'd bleed myself dry
I would give up everything I have and would stop at nothing to be with you and care for you.
It's true
What I'm saying is honest and heartfelt.
Look how they shine for you
Continuing to admire the stars and their endless radiance that lights up the world for you and all that you do.
Look how they shine for you
The stars will always guide you and remind you of the love and appreciation that surrounds you.
Look how they shine
The stars are constantly illuminating the skies, never faltering in their purpose to light up the world for us all.
Look at the stars
Take in the beauty and magnificence of the night sky, and remember that wherever you are, you will never be alone.
Look how they shine for you
The stars will never stop shining solely for you, a constant reminder of the beauty in the world.
And all the things that you do
Acknowledge all you accomplish, indulge in your achievements and commending your lasting legacy.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion, Christopher Anthony John Martin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alyas Scofield
love it
@Detodogirls_
lyrics
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And everything you do
Yeah, they were all yellow
I came along
I wrote a song for you
And all the things you do
And it was called Yellow
So, then I took my turn
What a thing to've done
And it was all yellow
Your skin
Oh yeah, your skin and bones
Turn in to something beautiful
Do you know
You know I love you so
You know I love you so
I swam across
I jumped across for you
What a thing to do
'Cause you were all yellow
I drew a line
I drew a line for you
What a thing to do
And it was all yellow
And your skin
Oh yeah, your skin and bones
Turn in to something beautiful
Do you know
For you, I'd bleed myself dry
For you, I'd bleed myself dry
It's true
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And all the things that you do
@pencarilivestream533
Lyric
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And everything you do
Yeah, they were all yellow
I came along
I wrote a song for you
And all the things you do
And it was called Yellow
So, then I took my turn
What a thing to've done
And it was all yellow
Your skin
Oh yeah, your skin and bones
Turn in to something beautiful
Do you know
You know I love you so
You know I love you so
I swam across
I jumped across for you
What a thing to do
'Cause you were all yellow
I drew a line
I drew a line for you
What a thing to do
And it was all yellow
And your skin
Oh yeah, your skin and bones
Turn in to something beautiful
Do you know
For you, I'd bleed myself dry
For you, I'd bleed myself dry
It's true
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And all the things that you do
@tejaskakade1695
Lyrics:
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And everything you do
Yeah, they were all yellow
I came along
I wrote a song for you
And all the things you do
And it was called, "Yellow"
So then I took my turn
Oh, what a thing to have done
And it was all yellow
Your skin
Oh yeah, your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
You know
You know I love you so
You know I love you so
I swam across
I jumped across for you
Oh, what a thing to do
'Cause you were all yellow
I drew a line
I drew a line for you
Oh, what a thing to do
And it was all yellow
Your skin
Oh yeah, your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
And you know
For you I'd bleed myself dry
For you I'd bleed myself dry
It's true
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And all the things that you do
@luj2631
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And everything you do
Yeah, they were all yellow
I came along
I wrote a song for you
And all the things you do
And it was called, "Yellow"
So then I took my turn
Oh, what a thing to have done
And it was all yellow
Your skin
Oh yeah, your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
You know
You know I love you so
You know I love you so
I swam across
I jumped across for you
Oh, what a thing to do
'Cause you were all yellow
I drew a line
I drew a line for you
Oh, what a thing to do
And it was all yellow
Your skin
Oh yeah, your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
And you know
For you I'd bleed myself dry
For you I'd bleed myself dry
It's true
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And all the things that you do
@edmaritamartinez9769
Lyrics
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And everything you do
Yeah, they were all yellow
I came along
I wrote a song for you
And all the things you do
And it was called Yellow
So then I took my turn
Oh, what a thing to have done
And it was all yellow
Your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
And you know, you know I love you so
You know I love you so
I swam across
I jumped across for you
Oh, what a thing to do
'Cause you were all yellow
I drew a line
I drew a line for you
Oh, what a thing to do
And it was all yellow
And your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
And you know, for you, I'd bleed myself dry
For you, I'd bleed myself dry
It's true
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And all the things that you do
@videouniverse2016
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And everything you do
Yeah, they were all yellow
I came along
I wrote a song for you
And all the things you do
And it was called "Yellow"
So then I took my turn
Oh what a thing to have done
And it was all yellow
Your skin
Oh yeah your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
Do you know
You know I love you so
You know I love you so
I swam across
I jumped across for you
Oh what a thing to do
'Cause you were all yellow
I drew a line
I drew a line for you
Oh what a thing to do
And it was all yellow
Your skin
Oh yeah your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
Do you know
For you I'd bleed myself dry
For you I'd bleed myself dry
It's true
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And all the things that you do
@DaFuqBoom
I like how sun rises in these few minutes while Chris sings. Simply beautiful.
@fajar300
ikr?
@BrUh-up4pl
It was already day, just darkend
@trackppl9038
how your name isn't filtered yet
@BBScripters
What tha fUq Ar Yu Du inG iN Hire
@ford1314
I love your meme
@mrbeskwet
I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song💛
@nat-iv8eg
:)
@ThetrippyLilHippie
I do they same thing! After a while your YouTube feeds can be like opening a time capsule