Clocks
☆ Coldplay Lyrics
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Tides that I tried to swim against
Have brought me down upon my knees
Oh I beg, I beg and plead, singing
Come out of the things unsaid
Shoot an apple off my head and then a
Trouble that can't be named
You are, you are
Confusion that never stops
The closing walls and the ticking clocks gonna
Come back and take you home
I could not stop, that you now know, singing
Come out upon my seas
Cursed missed opportunities am I
A part of the cure
Or am I part of the disease, singing
You are, you are
You are, you are
You are, you are
And nothing else compares
Oh no nothing else compares
And nothing else compares
You are, you are
Home, home, where I wanted to go
Home, home, where I wanted to go
Home, home, where I wanted to go (you are)
Home, home, where I wanted to go (you are)
"Clocks" is a song by British rock band Coldplay from their second studio album, "A Rush of Blood to the Head". The song was released as the album's lead single on August 27, 2002, and became one of their most successful tracks, winning numerous awards and being included in many "greatest songs of all time" lists.
The song starts with the lights going out, representing a sudden change in the environment. The line “Tides that I tried to swim against” signifies trying to fight against the forces of nature or forces that the singer couldn't control. The phrase “Come out of the things unsaid” is a metaphor for trying to escape inner thoughts and feelings that have been suppressed. The line “Shoot an apple off my head” could refer to the story of William Tell, where an archer had to shoot an apple off his son's head to save their lives. This could symbolize a situation where one's life is on the line and every move has to be carefully calculated. “A trouble that can't be named” could refer to a difficulty that is hard to explain or define, and “a tiger waiting to be tamed” could represent a challenge waiting to be overcome.
The chorus of the song ("You are, you are, you are...") is a repetition of a phrase. At first, it's hard to understand its meaning. But as the song continues, the phrase becomes more significant. The chorus could be interpreted as a reminder that the singer's purpose or identity is important and needs to be acknowledged. The line “Confusion that never stops” suggests an internal struggle or a state of mind that is always clouded. The “closing walls” and “ticking clocks” could represent the pressure of time or the passage of time, and the idea of being trapped in a situation that gets progressively worse. The repeated line “Come back and take you home” could be interpreted as a call to return to a place of comfort and familiarity.
Line by Line Meaning
The lights go out and I can't be saved
I am in a state of despair for I have lost all hope and I believe no one can help me.
Tides that I tried to swim against
Have brought me down upon my knees
I fought against the current of some inevitable force, but it overwhelmed me and I now find myself feeling helpless.
Oh I beg, I beg and plead, singing
I am crying out for help and hoping someone will hear me and come to my aid.
Come out of the things unsaid
I am hoping to break free from the things I have kept hidden and unspoken for some time now.
Shoot an apple off my head and then a
I am ready to take risks and invite danger into my life, as a way of challenging and overcoming my difficulties.
Trouble that can't be named
A tiger's waiting to be tamed, singing
I am struggling with an unknown problem that feels wild and dangerous, yet I am determined to find a solution and gain control over it.
You are, you are
You play a key role in my life, and you are my anchor and my source of strength.
Confusion that never stops
The closing walls and the ticking clocks gonna
Come back and take you home
I could not stop, that you now know, singing
My confusion and sense of being trapped seem to always persist, and I feel like time is running out. Despite my attempts to break free, I am being led back to where I started and I am powerless to stop it.
Come out upon my seas
I am looking for a new perspective and a different way of viewing things in hopes of finding a solution to my problems.
Cursed missed opportunities am I
I am plagued by regret over missed opportunities in my life that may have led to a different outcome.
A part of the cure
Or am I part of the disease, singing
I am uncertain about whether my actions are helping to heal my situation or contributing to its worsening.
And nothing else compares
Oh no nothing else compares
And nothing else compares
Nothing else can come close to measuring up to the importance of the person who is helping me through my struggles.
Home, home, where I wanted to go
Home, home, where I wanted to go
Home, home, where I wanted to go (you are)
Home, home, where I wanted to go (you are)
I am longing for a place of safety and comfort, and the person who is helping me is my source of security and my destination.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION, CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN
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@22lilacsky
This song is for my mom who past away of cancer in 2010. Her eyes were big and green. She was a single parent that raised four kids on her own. I wish I had the strength and stamina to be such a wonderful lady that never needed any man, she always thought of us ids first. Miss you mom.<3
@McLova911
Rip i feel bad for u :(
@rajchhetri4207
God bless you! :-)
@22lilacsky
@Raj Chhetri <3
@conoroleary3312
I'm sorry for your loss miss. I lost my mum in 96 from cancer. May they rest In Peace
@deadpaul6415
💙💙🙏🏼
@Rep0007
Heard this for the first time today, walking down the sidewalk in a seaside town. Two guys were playing it live at an outdoor cafe. Stopped me in my tracks. Electric bass and acoustic guitar expertly matched--filling the quiet afternoon air, casting a spell on all who passed.
@brandinickole7161
Green eyes... The only eye color that can change colors too.
Beautiful song, Coldplay.
💚✨💚
@sheriouellet399
So true
@DeirdreCatherineDoyle
yeh but lack of Melanin .. maybe we have eyes that shine and ... we seem to be linked with some kind of sadness and breaking hearts!"!!