A Rush of Blood to the Head
Cold Play- Lyrics
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I'm gonna put it six feet underground
He said I'm gonna buy this place and watch it fall
Stand here beside me baby, in the crumbling walls
Oh, I'm gonna buy this place and start a fire
Stand here until I fill all your heart's desires
Because I'm gonna buy this place and see it burn
Do back the things it did to you in return
Ah, ah, ah, ah
He said I'm gonna buy a gun and start a war
If you can tell me something worth fighting for
Oh, and I'm gonna buy this place, that's what I said
Blame it upon a rush of blood to the head
Honey, all the movements you're starting to make
See me crumble and fall on my face
And I know the mistakes that I made
See it all disappear without a trace
And they call as they beckon you on
They said start as you mean to go on
Start as you mean to go on
He said I'm gonna buy this place and see it go
Stand here beside my baby, watch the orange glow
Some'll laugh and some just sit and cry
You just sit down there and you wonder why
So I'm gonna buy a gun and start a war
If you can tell me something worth fighting for
And I'm gonna buy this place, that's what I said
Blame it upon a rush of blood to the head
Oh, to the head
Honey, all the movements you're starting to make
See me crumble and fall on my face
And I know the mistakes that I made
See it all disappear without a trace
And they call as they beckon you on
They say start as you mean to go on
As you mean to go on, as you mean to go on
So meet me by the bridge, meet me by the lane
When am I gonna see that pretty face again
Meet me on the road, meet me where I said
Blame it all upon
A rush of blood to the head
The song "A Rush of Blood to the Head" by Coldplay is a reflective and introspective ballad that explores the concept of regret and the desire for redemption. The lyrics tell the story of a man who is so consumed with anger and bitterness that he is willing to destroy everything he has just to feel a sense of satisfaction. The first verse begins with the lines, "He said I'm gonna buy this place and burn it down, I'm gonna put it six feet underground." The metaphorical language suggests that the singer is willing to go to great lengths to eradicate the source of his pain and agony.
As the song progresses, we see the singer turn to violence as a means of coping with his personal demons. He says, "He said I'm gonna buy a gun and start a war, if you can tell me something worth fighting for." The final verse offers a glimmer of hope as the singer reaches out to someone who he believes can help him find redemption. He implores the listener to "meet me on the road, meet me where I said" and "blame it all upon a rush of blood to the head."
Overall, "A Rush of Blood to the Head" is a powerful and emotionally charged song that highlights the destructive power of anger and bitterness. The lyrics provide a cautionary tale about the risks of succumbing to our worst impulses and choosing violence over forgiveness and reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
He said I'm gonna buy this place and burn it down
The singer plans on destroying this place by burning it to the ground
I'm gonna put it six feet underground
The singer wants to completely destroy this place to the point where it no longer exists
He said I'm gonna buy this place and watch it fall
The singer intends to observe the destruction of this place
Stand here beside me baby, in the crumbling walls
The artist wants to share this experience with their partner, even if it means being in a dangerous or crumbling environment
Oh, I'm gonna buy this place and start a fire
The artist is planning on setting a fire to this place in order to destroy it
Stand here until I fill all your heart's desires
The singer wants to be with their partner during this destructive act and make sure that their partner's desires are fulfilled
Because I'm gonna buy this place and see it burn
The singer wants to observe the destruction of this place
Do back the things it did to you in return
The artist wants to exact revenge on the place for whatever harm it has caused to their partner
He said I'm gonna buy a gun and start a war
The artist is prepared to start a violent conflict with someone, likely over a cause they believe in
If you can tell me something worth fighting for
The artist is looking for a reason or cause to justify their violent actions
Oh, and I'm gonna buy this place, that's what I said
The singer is reiterating that they plan on purchasing and destroying this place
Blame it upon a rush of blood to the head
The artist is acknowledging that their actions may be impulsive and a result of a heightened emotional state
Honey, all the movements you're starting to make
The singer is noticing how their partner's actions are affecting them
See me crumble and fall on my face
The singer feels like they are losing control and experiencing a downward spiral
And I know the mistakes that I made
The singer is aware of the errors and missteps they have taken
See it all disappear without a trace
The artist has a sense of the impermanence of their actions and how it will not have a lasting impact
And they call as they beckon you on
Others are encouraging their partner to continue their actions
They said start as you mean to go on
Others are advising their partner to continue moving forward with their actions
So meet me by the bridge, meet me by the lane
The singer is requesting to meet up with their partner in a specific location
When am I gonna see that pretty face again
The artist misses their partner and is looking forward to seeing them again
Meet me on the road, meet me where I said
The artist is asking their partner to meet them at a predetermined location
Blame it all upon
A rush of blood to the head
The artist is acknowledging that their impulsive actions may be causing negative consequences
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION
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He said I'm gonna buy this place and burn it down
I'm gonna put it six feet underground
He said I'm gonna buy this place and watch it fall
Stand here beside me baby, in the crumbling walls
Oh, I'm gonna buy this place and start a fire
Stand here until I fill all your heart's desires
Because I'm gonna buy this place and see it burn
Do back the things it did to you in return
Ah, ah, ah, ah
He said I'm gonna buy a gun and start a war
If you can tell me something worth fighting for
Oh, and I'm gonna buy this place, that's what I said
Blame it upon a rush of blood to the head
Honey, all the movements you're starting to make
See me crumble and fall on my face
And I know the mistakes that I made
See it all disappear without a trace
And they call as they beckon you on
They said start as you mean to go on
Start as you mean to go on
He said I'm gonna buy this place and see it go
Stand here beside my baby, watch the orange glow
Some'll laugh and some just sit and cry
You just sit down there and you wonder why
So I'm gonna buy a gun and start a war
If you can tell me something worth fighting for
And I'm gonna buy this place, that's what I said
Blame it upon a rush of blood to the head
Oh, to the head
Honey, all the movements you're starting to make
See me crumble and fall on my face
And I know the mistakes that I made
See it all disappear without a trace
And they call as they beckon you on
They say start as you mean to go on
As you mean to go on, as you mean to go on
So meet me by the bridge, meet me by the lane
When am I gonna see that pretty face again
Meet me on the road, meet me where I said
Blame it all upon
A rush of blood to the head
gamedemon24
This album will forever be Coldplay's masterpiece.
Michael Barrett
Easily a top 10 album of the last 20 years.
Brian Baratheon
+Michael Barrett 20 years is a long time.
Jelena Sivcev
So true.
Fashizzle17
Honestly I love every single one of their albums but this one is just a fucking masterpiece
chishiyas bitch
jumno2000 Agree.
Aaron Bates
The best thing they ever recorded. Genuinely emotional and genuinely epic. The way the guitar Slides up at key points in the chorus is extraordinarily effective. I find this song to be addicting. Whenever I think to play it, I end up hitting repeat about 10 times.
Head fullofmusic
you should listen to the new track, released yesterday called "Trouble in town", it essentially sounds like it could be from A rush of blood...era! Check it out-you wont be disappointed!
Zero
@Head fullofmusic No
D61664
Very well described sir 👍