In My Place
Coldplay/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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Were lines that I couldn't change
I was lost, oh yeah
I was lost, I was lost
Crossed lines I shouldn't have crossed
I was lost, oh yeah
Yeah how long must you pay for it?
Yeah how long must you wait for it?
Oh for it
I was scared, I was scared
Tired and under prepared
But I wait for it
If you go, if you go
Leave me down here on my own
Then I'll wait for you (yeah)
Yeah how long must you wait for it?
Yeah how long must you pay for it?
Yeah how long must you wait for it?
Oh for it
Sing it, please, please, please
Come back and sing to me, to me, me
Come on and sing it out, now, now
Come on and sing it out, to me, me
Come back and sing it
In my place, in my place
Were lines that I couldn't change
And I was lost, oh yeah, oh yeah
The opening lyrics to Coldplay's "In My Place" reflect a deep sense of regret and reflection. The singer realizes that there were certain lines that he couldn't change in his life, mistakes he had made that could never be altered or undone. He was lost, both figuratively and possibly even literally, as he had crossed lines he shouldn't have crossed. The repetition of the phrase, "I was lost" emphasizes the singer's sense of being adrift, unsure of where to go or what to do to make things right.
The chorus of the song asks how long one must wait and pay for their mistakes. The singer acknowledges that he was scared and underprepared for the consequences of his actions, but he still waits for the chance to make things right. The repetition of the phrase, "oh for it" further emphasizes the singer's longing for redemption and the hope that he can make amends.
The bridge of the song takes on a pleading tone, with the singer begging for someone to come back and sing to him. This could be interpreted in a few different ways - perhaps the singer is hoping for someone to bring him comfort during a difficult time, or maybe he's asking for forgiveness from someone he's wronged, hoping they'll return and begin to heal the rift between them.
Overall, "In My Place" is a melancholy reflection on regret and hope for redemption. It's a song that speaks to the universality of human experience, as we all have moments we wish we could go back and change.
Line by Line Meaning
In my place, in my place
I am willing to switch places with you.
Were lines that I couldn't change
I had to accept things I couldn't change.
I was lost, oh yeah
I felt confused and unsure.
I was lost, I was lost
I felt completely lost.
Crossed lines I shouldn't have crossed
I made choices that led to negative consequences.
Yeah how long must you wait for it?
How much longer do you have to wait?
Yeah how long must you pay for it?
How much longer do you have to suffer the consequences?
I was scared, I was scared
I felt afraid and unsure.
Tired and under prepared
Exhausted and not ready for what was to come.
If you go, if you go
If you decide to leave.
Leave me down here on my own
Leave me alone and without help.
Then I'll wait for you (yeah)
I'll wait for you even if it means being alone.
Sing it, please, please, please
Please sing it again.
Come back and sing to me, to me, me
Return and sing to me.
Come on and sing it out, now, now
Sing it out loud, right now.
Come on and sing it out, to me, me
Sing it out loud to me.
Come back and sing it
Please return and sing it again.
And I was lost, oh yeah, oh yeah
Once more, I felt completely lost.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION
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