Yellow
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Look how they shine for you
And everything you do
Yeah they were all yellow
I came along
I wrote a song for you
And all the things you do
So then I took my turn
Oh what a thing to have done
And it was all yellow
Your skin
Oh yeah, your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
You know, you know I love you so
You know I love you so
I swam across
I jumped across for you
Oh what a thing to do
'Cause you were all yellow
I drew a line
I drew a line for you
Oh what a thing to do
And it was all yellow
Your skin
Oh yeah your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
You know
For you I'd bleed myself dry
For you I'd bleed myself dry
It's true
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And all the things that you do
The lyrics to Coldplay's song "Yellow" are open to interpretation, but they often evoke feelings of love, devotion, and admiration. The song seems to revolve around someone deeply infatuated with another person, expressing their affection through imagery of stars, color, and actions.
The opening lines, "Look at the stars, look how they shine for you," suggest that the singer sees the world in a different light when they are with the person they love. The stars here can be seen as symbols of hope and beauty, reflecting the way this person brightens up their life. The phrase "they were all yellow" could be interpreted metaphorically, using the color yellow to represent happiness and positivity.
The second verse indicates that the singer has written a song for this person, acknowledging the impact they have on their life. The title "Yellow" could imply that this song symbolizes the emotions and sentiment behind their relationship.
In the following section, the singer talks about taking their turn and doing something significant. The phrase "Oh what a thing to have done" suggests that they have taken a risk or made a sacrifice for this person, possibly in the name of love. This action is described as "all yellow," reinforcing the idea of their commitment and dedication to the relationship.
The lyrics then shift to describing the beauty of the person's skin and bones, metaphorically transforming into something visually appealing. This imagery conveys the deep admiration and love the singer feels for them, emphasizing their belief that this person is truly beautiful both inside and out.
The final lines repeat the earlier themes of self-sacrifice and the admiration of the stars shining for this person. There is a sense of devoted loyalty, as they express their willingness to go to great lengths for their love, emphasizing that they would even "bleed themselves dry" for the one they adore.
Overall, "Yellow" seems to depict a passionate love, with the color yellow symbolizing happiness and devotion. The singer highly values the other person, seeing them as a source of inspiration and beauty in their life. The stars serve as a consistent motif throughout the song, representing hope, admiration, and a vibrant connection between the two individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at the stars
Observe the celestial bodies in the night sky
Look how they shine for you
Take notice of how the stars emit brightness specifically for you
And everything you do
And regardless of your actions
Yeah they were all yellow
Yes, the stars were all representing the color yellow
I came along
I arrived in your life
I wrote a song for you
I composed a musical piece exclusively dedicated to you
And all the things you do
And all the actions and endeavors you undertake
And it was called 'Yellow'
And I named it 'Yellow'
So then I took my turn
Hence, I had my opportunity
Oh what a thing to have done
Oh, what a remarkable act to have accomplished
And it was all yellow
And it was entirely associated with the color yellow
Your skin
Your outermost covering
Oh yeah, your skin and bones
Oh yes, your integumentary system and skeletal structure
Turn into something beautiful
Transform into something aesthetically pleasing
You know, you know I love you so
You comprehend, you comprehend that I love you intensely
I swam across
I navigated through water by swimming
I jumped across for you
I propelled myself into the air with a leap, solely for you
Oh what a thing to do
Oh what an extraordinary action to carry out
'Cause you were all yellow
Because you were completely associated with the color yellow
I drew a line
I created a demarcation
I drew a line for you
I established a boundary specifically for you
Oh what a thing to do
Oh what a remarkable action to perform
And it was all yellow
And it was entirely associated with the color yellow
Your skin
Your outermost covering
Oh yeah your skin and bones
Oh yes, your integumentary system and skeletal structure
Turn into something beautiful
Transform into something aesthetically pleasing
You know
You are aware
For you I'd bleed myself dry
For you, I would willingly sacrifice and exhaust myself
For you I'd bleed myself dry
For you, I would willingly sacrifice and exhaust myself
It's true
It is a genuine statement
Look how they shine for you
See how the stars radiate brightness specifically for you
Look how they shine for you
Observe how they emit light specifically for you
Look how they shine
Pay attention to their luminosity
Look how they shine for you
Notice how they emit brightness specifically for you
Look how they shine for you
Take note of how they emit light specifically for you
Look how they shine
Observe how they radiate brightness
Look at the stars
Direct your gaze towards the celestial bodies in the night sky
Look how they shine for you
And notice their radiance particularly for you
And all the things that you do
And all the actions and endeavors that you undertake
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion, Christopher Anthony John Martin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@edwardomije
I first heard this song when i was at a very dark and low point in my life. My parents were on the verge of a divorce and were both leaning on me for emotional support, i had become disillusioned with my university studies (and life in general), and I had lost the first love of my life. I felt lost and in a lot of pain, which later led to a depression.
Many people criticized me for listening to this and other Coldplay songs claiming that they were only "furthering my sadness". But this was far from it - Coldplay spoke the pains that i had in my heart that i couldn't find the words to express- they allowed me to voice my vulnerability, my angst, my anxiety, my pain and sadness and get them off my chest and just be...
Coldplay helped show me that i could share the sadness with others so that they would understand and it didn't have to be messy or pitiful, but could be deep, haunting and profound...and maybe, in that way, also encourage others to share the sadness in their hearts, be honest with themselves, get it off their chests and be unshackled.
I started writing poetry and being precise about my feelings through my words.
Coldplay helped me save myself.
Drowning in despair isn't always what kills us - it's being unable to find the words and to share what we're going through and ask for help from those around us.
The inability to say, "Please help me... I'm drowning and I don't know what to do...", is what really kills us.
@fkingoodart3888
Oh no, I see
A spider web is tangled up with me
And I lost my head
And thought of all the stupid things I'd said
Oh no, what's this?
A spider web and I'm caught in the middle
So I turned to run
The thought of all the stupid things I've done
And I, I never meant to cause you trouble
And I, I never meant to do you wrong
And I, well if I ever caused you trouble
Oh no, I never meant to do you harm
Oh no, I see
A spider web and it's me in the middle
So I twist and turn
Here am I in my little bubble
Singing out, I never meant to cause you trouble
And I, I never meant to do you wrong
And I, well, if I ever caused you trouble
Oh, no, I never meant to do you harm
They spun a web for me
They spun a web for me
They spun a web for me
@marcosoporto5104
Letra
Oh no, I see
A spider web it's tangled up with me
And I lost my head
The thought of all the stupid things I said
Oh no, what's this?
A spider web and I'm caught in the middle
So I turned to run
The thought of all the stupid things I've done
I never meant to cause you trouble
I never meant to do you wrong
Well if I ever caused you trouble
Oh no, I never meant to do you harm
Oh no, I see
A spider web and it's me in the middle
So I twist and turn
Here am I in my little bubble
Singing out:
I never meant to cause you trouble
I never meant to do you wrong
Well if I ever caused you trouble
Oh no, I never meant to do you harm
They spun a web for me
They spun a web for me
They spun a web for me
@jorgemoreno1692
LYRICS:
Oh no, I see
A spider web it's tangled up with me
And I lost my head
The thought of all the stupid things I said
Oh no, what's this?
A spider web and I'm caught in the middle
So I turned to run
The thought of all the stupid things I've done
I never meant to cause you trouble
I never meant to do you wrong
Well if I ever caused you trouble
Oh no, I never meant to do you harm
Oh no, I see
A spider web and it's me in the middle
So I twist and turn
Here am I in my little bubble
Singing out:
I never meant to cause you trouble
I never meant to do you wrong
Well if I ever caused you trouble
Oh no, I never meant to do you harm
They spun a web for me
They spun a web for me
They spun a web for me
@DESATIVADOO73
LETRAS/LYRICS
Oh no I see
A spider web it's tangled up with me
And I lost my head
And thought of all the stupid things I said
Oh no what's this
A spider web and I'm caught in the middle
So I turned to run
The thought of all the stupid things I've done
And I never meant to cause you trouble
And and I never meant to do you wrong
And ah well if I ever caused you trouble
Oh no I never meant to do you harm
Oh no I see
A spider web and it's me in the middle
So I twist and turn
Here am I in my little bubble
Singing out
I never meant to cause you trouble
And I never meant to do you wrong
And ah well if I ever caused you trouble
And oh no I never meant to do you harm
They spun a web for me
They spun a web for me
They spun a web for me
@clarissacastillo6800
Oh, no, I see
A spider web, it's tangled up with me,
And I lost my head,
The thought of all the stupid things I'd said,
Oh, no, what's this?
A spider web, and I'm caught in the middle,
So I turned to run,
The thought of all the stupid things I've done,
And I never meant to cause you trouble,
And I never meant to do you wrong,
And I, well, if I ever caused you trouble,
Oh no, I never meant to do you harm.
Oh, no, I see
A spider web, and it's me in the middle,
So I twist and turn,
Here am I in my little bubble,
Singing out...
I never meant to cause you trouble,
And I never meant to do you wrong,
And I, well, if I ever caused you trouble,
Oh, no, I never meant to do you harm.
They spun a web for me,
They spun a web for me,
They spun a web for me.
@tommysandal6930
Wow, just wow. I mean, where did you go Chris? These gorgeous and wonderful songs consisting of heartfelt melodies, soulful meanings, and a comforting feel to them... These are very melancholic songs, but somehow it just feels like they're warm, comforting, there to help you, and you can relate to them. It's just like the warmth a campfire gives you after you've spent a long day out in the freezing cold and rain. True songs, deep, rich, and wonderful. That's essentially what songs from this era were about. This is one of my favourite songs.
And it all got replaced with this bigger than life style and what almost feels like indulgence.
Chris Martin went from writing soulful, meaningful, and comfortable yet melancholic lyrics like these to "I'm feeling drunk and high".
I'm sorry Chris, but where did you go? Your style has changed dramatically, and arguably for the worse. I mean, I can still very well enjoy the new album, and in fact Mylo is my favourite album, but I honestly just wish that he'd write songs like this again. Chris songwriting abilities have fallen off a cliff. Where's Trouble? Politik? The Scientist anyone? I mean, again, I can appreciate the new songs, but the melodies just aren't at that level now. I mean, the other band members are all over the new album, which is great, but the production just buries them! It's insane. This is my most disappointed feeling towards Coldplay as of yet. As I listen more to the magical masterpieces that are these songs from Coldplays early days I start to realize what everyone's talking about when they say they're going doenhill. They're replacing the real drums with electronically generated beats, burying the guitars in favour of the synths, and hiding all e good stuff in the mix... Like, why does Chris decide to bring in a producer that would do all these horrible things to make the song even worse? Up&Up is the example that most pisses me off about this. In the beginning, they fucking cut out most of the piano and add in this unnecessary clapping sound. The rest is okay until the chorus. Why doesn't e song just start to take off? It sounds extremely diluted. Chris and the choir sound extremely quiet and tired, like they need a rest. Where's the real drums that would also help elevate the studio version? The ride cymbal... Why did they just throw that out of the final edition? That's vital! They all replace it with this lazy ass, sleepy electronic drumbeat. Then the guitar solos. Excuse me, but in what fucking world are you supposed to bury the damn guitar and barely make it audible? Like what the fuck? The guitar solo is meant to be the time when it's supposed to shine. Not feel buried under crap. No one is allowed top bury either Jonny or Noel. like F off Stargate! You don't know nothing? The live version I have replaced with the studio in my album. Ugh the production just completely wrecked the studio version.
BTW, you might have been noticing me out most of the blame on Chris Martin. This is because HES the problem. He's the one bringing in this pop crap, he's the one bringing in these worse lyrics, and he's the one that's into all the new and hip shit like Dangerous love, And Watch me whip nae nae or whatever that shit is called again. The other band members are absolutely fine. If it were the three of me snd someone willing to try many different things that looked similar to Chris but had the essence of the past then I'd be much MUCH more happy with Coldplays recent output, since it'd be likely it's be as heartfelt and as talentful as they're early works.
I was just trying to get my point across, and as someone said in the comments below,, just close your eyes, turn this song on an enjoy...not that hard. And it made me really realize that this is much superiour to most of their new work. So ya.
Chris Martin, "A Message" to you... Open up your eyes, take a break, and come back with your 8th album with fresh and new ideas. Ambient rock maybe? don't go down this pop road. You always change and you know it. Time to try something different and better.. If your lucky you can work with Brian Eno or Jon Hopkins, and we'd all be happy again. You need to care about your fan base because you e been saying some retarded things lately. So take a break. Goodbye everyone, and have a wonderful day.
/rant
@tommysandal6930
Iarisa Sosing
"Please don't you dare say a word about Chris and his writing abilities. Songs like Up&Up, Everglow, Birds- they all have a very special meaning to them."
I do agree. Those are very good songs and well written. However, they can't compare to masterpieces like the one I'm listening to, "A Rush Of Blood To The Head", "Politik", "The Scientist", "Fix You" etc... those songs are good, but not at the level of the songs I just mentioned.
"I agree with you about their music turning electronic, but then Coldplay is all about change."
BTW, I don't dislike electronic music. In fact, done properly, I love it. See "Kid A" as an example of an album I love that is primarily very electronic, by Radiohead. Hell, I even love the mainstream style songs if they're electronic. If they'd good, I'll simply say it's good any will like it. However, the one thing about electronic is that the music has a different quality sound than their older work which sounded much nicer. The production is partially to blame for this but in general using electronic sounds where organic sounds would be better just isn't a good choice, see "Everglow" for an example, there is no reason for that electronic drumbeat to be there.
"They change on every single album, and that's what makes them wonderful and unique. Most bands can't change, and that's how they become boring to people. But Coldplay was, is, and always will be themselves, even if the style of their music changes. They always stand out from the rest."
I do agree, it's a wonderful thing that they change and they put out new sounding content with every album they've made so far so we can listen to a variety of content from Coldplay for different days and moods. Sometimes I'll like some of Coldplay's new content better because it suits my mood that day. Sometimes their old content better.
However, it's not change that we dislike, it's the nature of the change. They can change from ambient and that's all good, Their change to pop hasn't been the worst, since we get to hear new songs from Coldplay which is always good, and tbh I like it, but not nearly as much as their old content again. Just my opinion.
And perhaps the most important part of your comment I need to get out of the way:
"And wtf do you mean Chris has been saying retarded things lately. He always has something positive to say about the new album, or life or whatever. If you say another word against him, you don't deserve to listen to his music."
By "retarded things" I mean him not caring about what other people think about his music, liking trash such as "Dangerous Love" and "Work" and that shit. That's what I don't like, he has trash musical taste and he's said that rock has nowhere left to go. That's retarded. The statements that are retarded are mostly musical related. However looking further than that, I am a big fan of the things he supports like the Global Citizen festival and all that stuff. That's wonderful, and as a person he's just so down to earth and kind and I'd love to meet him. On that note he's amazing, But on a musical note he's gradually been growing more and more retarded. Sorry, I should have cleared that up beforehand in my post before people like you would come along and make innacurate assumptions about that stuff. Sorry, completely my bad
@fortitudevalance8424
October 13th 2009, this song got me out of a very, very dark time of my life, I was about to decide to end everything and that’s that, but had a Parachutes CD in the car playing this soundtrack, when it came to “they spun a web for me”; I put the pills and the whisky down, then, decided to rebuild my life, onwards upwards and outwards. 12 years later I’m an entrepreneur, married with kids, loving life, being free in my mind. I thank Coldplay for saving me. I thank Guy, Jonny, Will and Chris for writing and sharing this masterpiece to the world.
@youraveragepasser-by7367
Great story mate. Glad to hear you're doing okay now
@leroyjenkinz9791
It saved me last week,I can relate.
@samuelsellene
Awesome testimony! Praise Christ
@ScoutmanTC
Congrats on pushing through and how far you have come! This song helped in my darkest days too 💙
@shilohdoak9069
What if the pills, opiates in my case broke u beyond repair??
@bonnynurischaqdarmadji2852
I really miss the old Coldplay
@ed7519
Me too. Bring the old Coldplay back please.
@user-md2mj8ey4r
Me too. This was the greatest song. So much love in it. 🥺
@elderrodriguez7285
Se extraña al viejo Coldplay porque eran tristes y melancólicos, ahora se volvieron muy alegres y coloridos pero sus canciones no son como antes