Amsterdam
Coldplay/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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And I swerve out of control
If I, if I'd only waited
I'd not be stuck here in this hole
Come here, oh my star is fading
And I swerve out of control
And I swear I waited and waited
But time is on your side
It's on your side now
Not pushing you down and all around
It's no cause for concern
Come on, oh, my star is fading
And I see no chance of release
And I know I'm dead on the surface
But I am screaming underneath
And time is on your side
Is on your side, it's on your side now
Not pushing you down, and all around
Oh, it's no cause for concern
Stuck on the end of this ball and chain
And I'm on my way back down again
Stood on a bridge, tied to the noose
Sick to the stomach
You can say what you mean
But it won't change a thing
I'm sick of the secrets
Stood on the edge, tied to the noose
You came along and you cut me loose
You came along and you cut me loose
You came along and you cut me loose
The song Amsterdam by Coldplay is believed to be about the dangers of recklessness and impulsivity. The lyrics begin with the singer acknowledging that his "star is fading", meaning that his time in the spotlight is coming to an end. He swerves out of control, but regrets not waiting to avoid the hole he has found himself in. The hole refers to his current state of mind and his inability to find a way out of his troubles. He asks for help, but feels stuck.
As the song continues, the singer recognizes that time is on his side and that he shouldn't worry too much about his situation. However, he can't shake the feeling that he is not truly living and is only existing on the surface. He draws an analogy to being "stuck on the end of this ball and chain," signifying that he is trapped in his own thoughts and struggles. He's even stood on a bridge, ready to take his own life, but was saved by someone coming along to cut him loose.
The repetition of the line, "You came along and you cut me loose," conveys the concept of hope and finding a way out of one's troubles. The song's overall placement on the album, A Rush of Blood to the Head, indicates that it serves as a powerful catharsis for the other tracks that come before it.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, oh my star is fading
I am feeling hopeless and my future seems bleak.
And I swerve out of control
I am feeling lost and have no sense of direction.
If I, if I'd only waited
I regret acting too soon and not waiting for a better timing or opportunity.
I'd not be stuck here in this hole
I wouldn't be trapped in this difficult and unpleasant situation.
But time is on your side
There is still a chance for me to improve my situation because I have time on my side.
It's on your side now
I shouldn't worry about time running out because I still have it on my side.
Not pushing you down and all around
Time isn't working against me and making everything worse.
It's no cause for concern
I shouldn't be alarmed or worried about the situation because there is still time to change it.
And I see no chance of release
I feel trapped and don't see any way out of my current predicament.
And I know I'm dead on the surface
I may seem fine on the outside but I'm struggling internally.
But I am screaming underneath
I am hurting and overwhelmed, even if I am not showing it openly.
Stuck on the end of this ball and chain
I feel trapped and weighed down by my circumstances and responsibilities.
And I'm on my way back down again
I feel like I'm regressing or going backwards in my progress or situation.
Stood on a bridge, tied to the noose
I am in a dangerous and precarious situation that could end badly.
Sick to the stomach
I feel extreme anxiety, stress, or fear.
You can say what you mean
People might try to give me advice or encouragement.
But it won't change a thing
Their words won't make my situation better or solve my problems.
I'm sick of the secrets
I am tired of hiding my struggles or keeping them to myself.
You came along and you cut me loose
Someone helped and supported me, making me feel less trapped or stuck.
You came along and you cut me loose
That person made a significant and positive impact on my life and situation.
You came along and you cut me loose
I am grateful for that person's help and support in my time of need.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christopher Anthony John Martin, Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JiminsLips
This is not a song. It's an experience.
@Lauren_210
This is why I love bands like Coldplay, Pink Floyd, and Nightwish (them being my favorite band of all time). Their music are works of art and they are the masters of storytelling through music.
@EliteSports24
Amen
@SnitchDaRat
Coldplay sucks, my music better
@jackbauer5455
@@Lauren_210I personally disagree with putting Coldplay’s in the same bracket as Pink Floyd even though I like Coldplay music It’s a bit of a stretch to say most of their songs are works of art but I guess everyone musical taste is different.
@fishyc43sar
@@jackbauer5455 basically many people have multiple types of bands as their favourites.
@francorossi5916
2016: Hymn for the weekend
2021: Hymn for the Universe
That's what it is.
@h3wmwmusic6
Hymn For Eternity 😉❤️
@kyllian693
@@h3wmwmusic6 🌞🌞⭐
@Dammy1998
And after that comes Hymn for the Multiverses