Warning Sign
¿áÍæ(Coldplay) Lyrics
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warning sign I
missed the good part then I realised That
I started looking and the bubble burst I
started looking for excuses Come
on in I've, got to tell you what a state I'm in I've
got to tell you in my loudest tones That
I started looking for a warning sign When
the truth is I
miss you Yeah
the truth is That
I miss you so A
warning sign You
came back to haunt me and I realised That
you were an island and I passed you by When
you were an island to discover Come
on in I've, got to tell you what a state I'm in I've
got to tell you in my loudest tones That
I started looking for a warning sign And
the truth is I
miss you Yeah
the truth is I
miss you so And
I'm tired I
should not have let you go So
I crawl back into your open arms Yes
I crawl back into your open arms And
I crawl back into your open arms Yes
I crawl back into your open arms
The song "Warning Sign" by Coldplay is a melancholic ballad about a man who is coming to terms with the fact that he still misses a former lover. The "warning sign" of the title is a metaphor for the emotional barriers that he put up to protect himself after the breakup, which he now realizes were just excuses he made to avoid confronting his feelings. The first verse sets up the situation by describing how the man missed the early signs that the relationship was falling apart, and that he began to look for excuses to justify his own behavior. The chorus then declares the truth of the situation: that he misses his former lover deeply, and that he has been haunted by her absence ever since.
The second verse adds a new layer to the metaphor by describing the former lover as an "island" that the man passed by without realizing its true value. This image conveys both the isolation that the man feels without his former lover, as well as the notion that he has lost something precious that he may never find again. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the man's yearning for his former lover, and the bridge introduces a note of regret for having let her go so easily. However, the final lines of the song offer a glimmer of hope as the man crawls back into his former lover's arms, suggesting that he may have finally found the courage to confront his true feelings and make a change.
Line by Line Meaning
A warning sign
Something that indicates potential danger or trouble ahead
I missed the good part then I realised
I overlooked the positive aspects of a situation and only later recognized what I had missed
That I started looking and the bubble burst
As soon as I began searching for clarity or truth, my illusion of happiness or contentment was shattered
I started looking for excuses
I began trying to justify or rationalize my actions or feelings
Come on in I've, got to tell you what a state I'm in
Please enter and listen to me because I am not in a good emotional state
I've got to tell you in my loudest tones
I feel the need to communicate my message with great intensity and emphasis
That I started looking for a warning sign
I began searching for indications that the situation I was in was potentially dangerous or problematic
When the truth is I miss you
In reality, I feel a strong sense of loss or absence in regards to you
You came back to haunt me and I realised
You re-entered my thoughts, causing me distress or anxiety, and I recognized the depth of my feelings for you
That you were an island and I passed you by
You were a source of comfort or stability that I failed to recognize or appreciate
When you were an island to discover
You were a hidden or undiscovered source of support or solace
And I'm tired, I should not have let you go
I am exhausted and regretful for allowing our relationship to end
So I crawl back into your open arms
I am seeking comfort or forgiveness from you and am willing to be vulnerable to do so
Yes, I crawl back into your open arms
I am willing to humble myself and ask for your affection or embrace
And I crawl back into your open arms
I am determined to regain the connection and sense of security we once shared
Contributed by Jeremiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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