Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall
. Coldplay Lyrics
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I shut the world outside until the lights come on
Maybe the streets alight, maybe the trees are gone
I feel my heart start beating to my favourite song
And all the kids they dance, all the kids all night
Until Monday morning feels another life
I turn the music up
And heaven is in sight
I turn the music up, I got my records on
From underneath the rubble sing a rebel song
Don't want to see another generation drop
I'd rather be a comma than a full stop
Maybe I'm in the black, maybe I'm on my knees
Maybe I'm in the gap between the two trapezes
But my heart is beating and my pulses start
Cathedrals in my heart
As we saw oh this light I swear you, emerge blinking into
To tell me it's alright
As we soar walls, every siren is a symphony
And every tear's a waterfall
Is a waterfall
Oh
Is a waterfall
Oh oh oh
Is a is a waterfall
Every tear
Is a waterfall
Oh oh oh
So you can hurt, hurt me bad
But still I'll raise the flag
Oh
It was a wa wa wa wa wa-aterfall
A wa wa wa wa wa-aterfall
Every tear
Every tear
Every teardrop is a waterfall
Every tear
Every tear
Every teardrop is a waterfall
Every tear
Every tear
Every teardrop is a waterfall
The opening lines of the song, “I turn the music up, I got my records on. I shut the world outside until the lights come on” describes the power of music as a form of escapism. The singer turns up the music and gets lost in it, forgetting about the outside world. The lines “Maybe the streets alight, maybe the trees are gone. I feel my heart start beating to my favorite song” suggest that the singer is imagining a world where nothing exists except them and their music. The next lines - “And all the kids they dance, all the kids all night, until Monday morning feels another life” – further emphasize the power of music to create a temporary escape from reality. All the kids dance all night, and the weekend feels like a separate life.
The second verse of the song shifts the perspective to a more social and political one. “From underneath the rubble sing a rebel song. Don't want to see another generation drop” suggests that the singer is living in a place where rebellion is common, and they don't want to see the youth suffer the consequences of the past. The lines “I'd rather be a comma than a full stop. Maybe I'm in the black, maybe I'm on my knees. Maybe I'm in the gap between the two trapezes” suggest that the singer is in a transitional period in life, uncertain about their future.
The chorus of the song is where things become hopeful. The lines “As we saw oh this light I swear you, emerge blinking into. To tell me it's alright. As we soar walls, every siren is a symphony. And every tear's a waterfall” suggest that the singer is finding hope within music again. The light is bringing them back to reality, and they find comfort in the idea that “every siren is a symphony, and every tear's a waterfall.” The closing lines of the song “So you can hurt, hurt me bad. But still, I'll raise the flag” suggest that no matter what happens, the singer will keep going, will keep fighting, and will keep finding joy and comfort in music.
Line by Line Meaning
I turn the music up, I got my records on
I play my favorite songs loudly and immerse myself in them to forget everything else
I shut the world outside until the lights come on
I ignore everything around me until I feel better and the music keeps playing
Maybe the streets alight, maybe the trees are gone
Perhaps the city is bustling with activity, or maybe it's barren and lifeless
I feel my heart start beating to my favourite song
The music feels alive and connected to my emotions, making my heart beat in rhythm
And all the kids they dance, all the kids all night
Everyone around me is dancing, moving and enjoying themselves, all through the night
Until Monday morning feels another life
The weekend feels different from the routine of weekdays, and the happiness continues until the next week starts
I'm on a roll this time, and heaven is in sight
This time I'm feeling confident and happy, and I feel like I'm closer to achieving my goals
From underneath the rubble sing a rebel song
Even in difficult situations or times of trouble, there's still a fighting spirit and a desire to overcome
Don't want to see another generation drop
I don't want to see the next generation fail or suffer the same way we have
I'd rather be a comma than a full stop
I'd rather have a pause, a moment to rest and then continue, rather than it all coming to an end
Maybe I'm in the black, maybe I'm on my knees
Perhaps I'm in a dark place or experiencing hardship and difficulties
Maybe I'm in the gap between the two trapezes
There's a momentary feeling of uncertainty and instability, like being caught between two extremes
But my heart is beating and my pulses start, cathedrals in my heart
Despite everything, my heart is still alive and strong, and I feel hopeful for the future
As we saw oh this light I swear you, emerge blinking into, to tell me it's alright
Even in a moment of darkness and confusion, there's still light and hope, and someone there to guide us through it
As we soar walls, every siren is a symphony, and every tear's a waterfall, is a waterfall
As we break down barriers and overcome obstacles, even the harsh or painful things become beautiful and meaningful
Every tear is a waterfall
Every emotion and experience is a powerful and transformative force, just like a waterfall
So you can hurt, hurt me bad, but still I'll raise the flag
Even in moments of pain or suffering, I won't give up or surrender, and will keep fighting
It was a wa wa wa wa wa-aterfall, a wa wa wa wa wa-aterfall
The experience was intense and transformative, like a powerful and cascading waterfall
Every teardrop is a waterfall
Every moment in life can be transformative and powerful, just like a waterfall
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN PETER GEORGE ENO, PETER WOOLNOUGH ALLEN, ADRIENNE ANDERSON, GUY BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, HARRY CASTIONI, WILLIAM CHAMPION, ALEX CHRISTENSEN, B LAGONDA, CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, N WYCOMBE
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@hosozoku
I turn the music up, I got my records on
I shut the world outside until the lights come on
Maybe the streets alight, maybe the trees are gone
I feel my heart stop beating to my favorite song
And all the kids they dance, all the kids all night
Until Monday morning feels another life
I turn the music up
I'm on a roll this time
And heaven is in sight
I turn the music up, I got my records on
From underneath the rubble sing a rebel song
Don't want to see another generation drop
I'd rather be a comma than a full stop
Maybe I'm in the black, maybe I'm on my knees
Maybe I'm in the gap between the two trapezes
But my heart is beating and my pulses start
Cathedrals in my heart
As we saw oh this light I swear you'll,
Emerge blinking into to tell me it's alright
As we soar walls, every siren is a symphony
And every tear's a waterfall
Is a waterfall
Ah
Is a waterfall
Ah ah ah
Is a is a waterfall
Every tear
Is a waterfall
Ah ah ah
So you can hurt, hurt me bad
But still I'll raise the flag
It was a wa wa wa wa wa-terfall
A wa wa wa wa wa-terfall
Every tear
Every tear
Every teardrop is a waterfall
(x5)
@rakiburrahmanayon754
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They teach you 'Love' and everything good in this world.. :)
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Humanity needs more music from Coldplay.. :)
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@ceoa
"I'd rather be a comma than a full stop"
Maybe I'm in the black
Maybe I'm on my knees
Maybe I'm in the gap
Between the two trapezes
But my heart is beating
And my pulses start
Cathedrals in my heart
There are only a handful of singer songwriters that can inject their songs into the story of your life. They bring the color, the mood, the imagination of things you may never have. They play the background for the past and future memories of our life! They find the perfect words when you can't. This song fills my heart. Only Love for the brilliant singer song writers of the world. ❤️🔥🙂
@giuseppetrapani9775
BEST MUSIC OF COLDPLAY FOR ME:
- VIVA LA VIDA
- PARADISE
- IN MY PLACE
- FIX YOU
- CHARLIE BROWN
- INK
- EVERY TEARDROP IS A WATERFALL
- TALK
- SPEED OF SOUND
- YELLOW
- TROUBLE
- MAGIC
- CLOCK
- A SKY FULL OF STARS
- THE HARDEST PART
- THE SCIENTIST
- HYMN OF WEEKEND
- UP & UP
- ADVENTURE OF LIFETIME
LISTEN THIS MUSIC! !!
@brainheartofficial
People hearing this song in 2024, you are Legendary!!!
@lucathecoolguy4854
everyone who listens to coldplay is a legend :)
@michellferreira992
São muito muito mesmo linda essa música cantar muito parabéns
@ahad.siddiki
<3
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@vikingcelo8642
Beauty
@gabrixlb
Coldplay is not a band, it's a feeling
@AtticTapes14
An experience
@NixDarkLord
True, they make me feel like flying free
@mmmi00
A feeling I can't seem to shake