Green Eyes
Cold Play- Lyrics
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Upon which I stand
And I come here to talk
I hope you understand
That green eyes
Yeah the spotlight, shines upon you
And how could anybody deny you
I came here with a load
And it feels so much lighter
Now I met you
And honey you should know
That I could never go on without you
Green eyes
Honey you are the sea
Upon which I float
And I came here to talk
I think you should know
That green eyes
You're the one that I wanted to find
And anyone who tried to deny you
Must be out of their mind
Because I came here with a load
And it feels so much lighter
Since I met you
And honey you should know
That I could never go on without you
Green eyes
Green eyes
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Honey you are the rock
Upon which I stand
The lyrics to Coldplay's song "Green Eyes" are a depiction of a love so strong that the singer cannot go on without the person he is singing to. The song starts by emphasizing the strength of his partner, describing her as a rock on which he stands, and stating that he has come to her to talk, hoping that she will understand. He then shows his admiration for her, acknowledging the "spotlight" that shines upon her green eyes and expressing his disbelief that anyone could deny her that spotlight.
The second verse moves onto describing her as the sea upon which he floats, implying that she is his anchor and his safe place. He expresses his love and desire for her, declaring that she is the one he wanted to find and that anyone who tries to deny her is "out of their mind." The chorus repeats the importance of her green eyes and how they make him feel. The song ends with the singer reiterating that she is his rock on which he stands.
Overall, this song depicts a powerful love that the singer cannot imagine living without. The strong imagery of rock and sea emphasize the strength and support that his partner brings to his life, and her green eyes are the spotlight that brightens his world.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey you are a rock
The singer considers their lover to be a powerful and reliable force in their life.
Upon which I stand
Their lover provides support and stability to the singer.
And I come here to talk
The singer seeks comfort and guidance from their lover.
I hope you understand
The artist wants their lover to comprehend their emotions and feelings.
That green eyes
The artist refers to their lover's striking green eyes, which they find captivating.
Yeah the spotlight, shines upon you
The singer feels that their lover is deserving of public attention and admiration.
And how could anybody deny you
The singer believes that their lover is undeniably exceptional.
I came here with a load
The artist arrived with emotional baggage or stress.
And it feels so much lighter
The artist's burden has been eased since they met their lover.
Now I met you
The artist is grateful to have met their lover.
And honey you should know
The singer wants their lover to be aware that they are important to them.
That I could never go on without you
The artist cannot imagine their life without their lover's support.
Honey you are the sea
The singer compares their lover to a vast and powerful ocean.
Upon which I float
The singer feels a sense of weightlessness and freedom in their lover's company.
I think you should know
The singer believes it is important for their lover to hear what they are about to say.
You're the one that I wanted to find
The artist feels lucky to have discovered someone as special as their lover.
And anyone who tried to deny you
The artist would defend their lover against anyone who underestimates or opposes them.
Must be out of their mind
The singer asserts that their lover is clearly exceptional and worthy of admiration.
Green eyes
The singer repeats the chorus to emphasize their lover's captivating green eyes.
Oh oh oh oh
A continuation of the chorus melody.
Oh oh oh oh
A continuation of the chorus melody.
Oh oh oh oh
A continuation of the chorus melody.
Honey you are the rock
The singer reiterates their lover's role as a dependable and supportive figure in their life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION
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Honey you are a rock
Upon which I stand
And I came here to talk
I hope you understand
The green eyes, yeah the spotlight, shines upon you
And how could, anybody, deny you
I came here with a load
And it feels so much lighter now I met you
And honey you should know
That I could never go on without you
Green eyes
Honey you are the sea
Upon which I float
And I came here to talk
I think you should know
The green eyes, you're the one that I wanted to find
And anyone who tried to deny you, must be out of their mind
Because I came here with a load
And it feels so much lighter since I met you
Honey you should know
That I could never go on without you
Green eyes, green eyes
Oh oh oh oh [x4]
Honey you are a rock
Upon which I stand
@charisateinert4806
My husband and I danced to this song at our wedding back in 2010. It was "our song" because he used to sing it to me when we'd sneak out to see each other while we dated.
He died a few months ago and today is the first time I've been able to listen to this song since he passed.
Love you, Judah.
@nickhoughton9384
I’m very sorry Charisa, a truly lovely song ❤️
@aloradanon93
Charisa Teinert omg 😭😭😭♥️♥️♥️
@coldwindblowing
😪😪😪😪😪 I'm so sorry for your lost.
@darrylalexander2867
Chin up darling xxx
@keithmcconnell5648
❤️
@TheSummerLoverJESS
My dad used to sing this to me when I was a little kid, because of my green eyes. Waves of nostalgia with this song. Absolutely love it.
@starmoca
How old are you? fuck i'm getting old... ;)
@TheSummerLoverJESS
Steve Arias Mosquera 20! Time's flying!
@freerunnerman888
When I was young my Dad and I would listen to this while cruising! I'm old too!