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The first is Chris Martin, lead singe… Read Full Bio ↴This page covers four artists.

The first is Chris Martin, lead singer of the band Coldplay.

While studying at University College London, Martin met Jonny Buckland, Will Champion and Guy Berryman. In 1997, they formed the rock band Coldplay. The band has had internationally recognized fame and success since their debut album, Parachutes, in 2000. Since then, they have released four further albums: A Rush of Blood to the Head, X&Y, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends and Mylo Xyloto.

As a solo artist, Martin has written songs for a variety of acts including Embrace ("Gravity") and Jamelia ("See It in a Boy's Eyes"). Martin has also collaborated with Ron Sexsmith, Faultline, The Streets, and Ian McCulloch. He also sang a part of the vocals for the Band Aid 20 single, "Do They Know It's Christmas?" at the end of 2004. In 2005, Martin collaborated with Nelly Furtado on the track "All Good Things (Come to an End)", for her 2006 album, Loose. The two were once rumoured to be a couple, after they both performed at Glastonbury in 2002. Furtado joked about the situation, saying that "Yeah, he's my boyfriend — he just doesn't know it yet".

Martin's fascination with hip hop was shown in the summer of 2006 when he collaborated with rapper Jay-Z for the rapper's comeback album Kingdom Come after the two met earlier in the year. Martin put some chords together for a song known as "Beach Chair" and sent them to Jay-Z who enlisted the help of hip hop producer Dr. Dre to add the drum line to complete the track. The song was performed on 27 September 2006 by the two during Jay-Z's European tour at Royal Albert Hall. In 2007, Martin appeared on a track titled "Part of the Plan" for Swizz Beatz' debut solo album One Man Band Man. Martin has also worked on a solo collaboration with Kanye West, with whom he shared an imprompt jam session during a 2006 concert at Abbey Road Studios. He performed the chorus on "Homecoming", the fifth single from West's third album, Graduation.

The second Chris Martin is a two-piece experimental/ instrumental band located in Derby, UK, Chris Martin are a very loud experimental rock band. They broke up in 2006 but recently reformed in 2010 check em out... www.myspace.com/thisischrismartin

The third Chris Martin is an electronic musician from Miami, Florida.

The fourth Chris Martin is a 21st century reggae singer from Jamaica.

Give Thanks
Chris Martin Lyrics

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Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given
Jesus Christ, His Son

Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given

Jesus Christ, His Son

And now let the weak say, I am strong
Let the poor say, I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us

And now let the weak say, I am strong
Let the poor say, I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us

Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given
Jesus Christ, His Son

Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given
Jesus Christ, His Son

And now let the weak say, I am strong
Let the poor say, I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us

And now let the weak say, I am strong
Let the poor say, I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us

Give thanks (give thanks)

Give thanks (give thanks)
Give thanks

Overall Meaning

The song Give Thanks by Chris Martin is a heartfelt expression of gratitude towards God. The lyrics encourage listeners to give thanks with a grateful heart to the Holy One because He has given us Jesus Christ, His Son. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the importance of expressing gratitude for this gift which is the salvation that has been offered to us through Jesus Christ.

The second part of the song speaks to the transformative power of God. The lyrics encourage the weak to say, "I am strong" and the poor to say, "I am rich" because of what the Lord has done for us. This showcases the power of faith and the ability to find strength and abundance even in times of weakness and poverty, through the grace of God. The song's message is one of hope and gratitude, highlighting the importance of recognizing blessings and being thankful for them.

Line by Line Meaning

Give thanks with a grateful heart
Express gratitude with a heart full of thankfulness

Give thanks to the Holy One
Show appreciation towards God

Give thanks because He's given
Be thankful for what God has given

Jesus Christ, His Son
God gave His only Son as a gift to the world

And now let the weak say, I am strong
Even those who are weak can be strong with the help of God

Let the poor say, I am rich
Even those who are poor can feel rich because of God's blessings

Because of what the Lord has done for us
Our strength and wealth come from God's blessings

Give thanks (give thanks)
Reiterate the importance of expressing gratitude

Give thanks
End the song with a call to gratitude

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