Strawberry Swing )) )
♫ Coldplay Lyrics


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They were sitting
They were talking in the strawberry swing
Every moment was so precious

They were sitting
They were talking in the strawberry swing
Everybody was for fighting
Wouldn't wanna waste a thing

Cold, cold water
Bring me round
Now my feet won't touch the ground
Cold, cold water
What ya say?
It's such
It's such a perfect day
It's such a perfect day

I remember
We were walking up to strawberry swing
I can't wait 'til the morning
Wouldn't wanna change a thing

People moving all the time
Inside a perfectly straight line
Don't you wanna curve away
It's such
It's such a perfect day
It's such a perfect day

Now the sky could be blue
I don't mind
Without you it's a waste of time
Could be blue

I don't mind
Without you it's a waste of time
Could be blue,
Could be grey
Without you I'm just miles away

Could be blue




I don't mind
Without you it's a waste of time.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Strawberry Swing" by Coldplay paint the picture of two people sitting and talking in a place called the strawberry swing. The song highlights the value of time and how every moment is precious. The mood of the song is very relaxed, and the refrain of the first and second chorus emphasizes that it's such a perfect day. Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay, reflects on a memory of walking up to the strawberry swing, hoping that the morning wouldn't change anything. There is a sense of nostalgia and reminiscence in the lyrics. Martin balances the seriousness of the subject with a light-hearted tone, which provides an emotional contrast to the meaning of the lyrics. The song's philosophy is straightforward - make every moment count and don't waste any time.


Apart from the song's metaphorical meaning, the "Strawberry Swing" had a practical purpose. It was a swing located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, near where the band had stayed for a concert. The swing had a distinct design with red and white stripes, and it inspired the titular phrase - the "strawberry swing." Martin saw the swing's design and thought to himself that it would make a great song title. The lyrics of "Strawberry Swing" relate to the tranquility and beauty of nature, which inspire creative thoughts. This song was the fifth single released from Coldplay's album "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends," which features eclectically stylized songs that can't be associated with one genre.


Line by Line Meaning

They were sitting
The characters were enjoying a moment of rest.


They were talking in the strawberry swing
The characters were having a conversation in a pleasant location.


Every moment was so precious
The characters were valuing their time together.


Everybody was for fighting
The world can be a chaotic place full of conflict.


Wouldn't wanna waste a thing
The characters wanted to make the most of their time and experiences.


Cold, cold water
The sensation of cold water.


Bring me round
The cold water has awakened the senses.


Now my feet won't touch the ground
Feeling elated and weightless


What ya say?
Asking for confirmation of a perfect day.


It's such
The moment is perfect.


It's such a perfect day
The day is exceptionally wonderful.


I remember
The artist recalls a past experience.


We were walking up to strawberry swing
The singer and someone else were approaching the location of the earlier scene.


I can't wait 'til the morning
The singer is looking forward to the future.


Wouldn't wanna change a thing
Contentment with the current situation.


People moving all the time
A general sense of life's speed and constant motion.


Inside a perfectly straight line
The expectation to conform and follow societal norms.


Don't you wanna curve away
Questioning why people don't choose their own paths instead.


Now the sky could be blue
The color of the sky is irrelevant to the singer.


Without you it's a waste of time
The artist is emphasizing the importance of the other person's presence.


Could be blue,
The sky could be any color.


Could be grey
The sky could be a more somber color.


Without you I'm just miles away
The singer feels alone and disconnected without the other person.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Sajjad S

Got a tattoo said 'together thru life'
Carved in your name with my pocket knife
And you wonder when you wake up will it be alright
Feels like there's something broken inside

All I know
All I know
Is that I'm lost
Whenever you go
All I know
Is that I love you so
So much that it hurts

Got a tattoo and the pain's alright
Just want a way of keeping you inside

All I know
All I know
Is that I'm lost
In your fire below
All I know
Is that I love you so
So much that it hurts

I see the road begin to climb
I see your stars begin to shine
I see your colours and I'm dying of thirst
All I know
Is that I love you so
So much that it hurts

Oh yeah yeah yeah
So much that it hurts
So much that it hurts



Jojo Catbagan

Got a tattoo said 'together thru life'
Carved in your name with my pocket knife
And you wonder when you wake up will it be alright
Feels like there's something broken inside

All I know
All I know
Is that I'm lost
Whenever you go
All I know
Is that I love you so
So much that it hurts

Got a tattoo and the pain's alright
Just want a way of keeping you inside

All I know
All I know
Is that I'm lost
In your fire below
All I know
Is that I love you so
So much that it hurts

I see the road begin to climb
I see your stars begin to shine
I see your colours and I'm dying of thirst
All I know
Is that I love you so
So much that it hurts



All comments from YouTube:

Rob Kołodziejczyk

The best monday ever! I love Coldplay! :D

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Arun Vijayan

Amrita ...r u from India... i think u r from kerala..such a nice song....isn't it..its beautiful...Change the future...with coldplay

Yohan Andrade

Algo me diz que é BR. Se tiver meme na capa é ctz

Per

If the monday is the goodest monday he's ever had it's the best, goodest is not a word so there's no other way to describe it :)

William Davis

Can't believe this song was discovered on accident. Apparently, Chris was trying to remember how to play "See You Soon" but was having trouble because he couldn't remember the tuning. Then, this magic came about. BEST MISTAKE EVER!!!

Rachel J

My head just exploded.

Wade Wapass

Anyone know the tuning he uses for this song ?

Gideon_Mx

Wow.... Is this true!? Unfortunately the link doesn't work!

HowlBeast

William Davis same here

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