In My Place
♫ Coldplay Lyrics
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Were lines that I couldn't change
I was lost, oh yeah
I was lost, I was lost
Crossed lines I shouldn't have crossed
I was lost, oh yeah
Yeah how long must you pay for it?
Yeah how long must you wait for it?
Oh for it
I was scared, I was scared
Tired and under prepared
But I wait for it
If you go, if you go
Leave me down here on my own
Then I'll wait for you (yeah)
Yeah how long must you wait for it?
Yeah how long must you pay for it?
Yeah how long must you wait for it?
Oh for it
Sing it, please, please, please
Come back and sing to me, to me, me
Come on and sing it out, now, now
Come on and sing it out, to me, me
Come back and sing it
In my place, in my place
Were lines that I couldn't change
And I was lost, oh yeah, oh yeah
The song In My Place by Coldplay seems to be about a person who has made mistakes in the past and now feels lost and scared. The singer seems to be reflecting on their past and the choices they have made. They acknowledge that there were lines that they could not change and crossed lines that they shouldn't have. However, despite feeling scared and unprepared, they wait for something to happen, possibly a chance to make amends or a way to move forward.
The chorus of the song repeats the question of how long must one wait or pay for their mistakes. It suggests a longing for redemption or forgiveness. The singer also addresses someone else, perhaps a loved one, who they do not want to leave. They ask that if the person goes, to not leave them alone, and to come back and sing to them.
Overall, the lyrics convey a feeling of regret, but also hope for a better future. They acknowledge past mistakes but hold on to the possibility of redemption and the importance of relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
In my place, in my place
The singer wishes to change places with someone else.
Were lines that I couldn't change
The singer was limited by something beyond their control.
I was lost, oh yeah
The singer was directionless and uncertain.
Crossed lines I shouldn't have crossed
The artist regrets taking actions that caused harm or difficulty.
Yeah how long must you wait for it?
The artist questions the amount of time it takes to achieve their desires.
Yeah how long must you pay for it?
The singer questions the cost of chasing their dreams.
Oh for it
The singer is hopeful for a resolution or outcome.
Tired and under prepared
The artist was unready for a challenge they faced.
If you go, if you go
The artist is addressing someone who might choose to leave them.
Then I'll wait for you (yeah)
The artist will not move on until the person they're addressing returns.
Sing it, please, please, please
The singer is begging someone to sing and convey meaning to them.
Come back and sing to me, to me, me
The singer is asking someone to come back and perform specifically for them.
Come on and sing it out, now, now
The singer is urging the performer to sing loudly and emotively.
In my place, in my place
The singer repeats the first line to emphasize their frustration with their current situation.
And I was lost, oh yeah, oh yeah
The singer reiterates their confusion and uncertainty.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION
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