After independently releasing an extended play, Safety (1998), Coldplay signed with Parlophone in 1999. The band's debut album, Parachutes (2000), included their breakthrough single "Yellow" and received a Brit Award for British Album of the Year, a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album and a Mercury Prize nomination. Their second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), won the same accolades and included "Clocks", which earned a Grammy Award for Record of the Year. In 2005, they released X&Y; the album was marked by a troubled production and various delays, completing what the band considered a trilogy as well. Coldplay's fourth effort, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), received a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album and their first Album of the Year nomination, while its title track was the first British group song to reach number-one in the United Kingdom and United States simultaneously in the 21st century. Both X&Y and Viva la Vida were the best-selling albums of their respective years, topping the charts in more than 30 countries each.
Since then, Coldplay further diversified their sound with the subsequent releases Mylo Xyloto (2011), Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). Each album presented a unique theme and added new musical styles to the band's original repertoire, including electronica, ambient, pop, R&B, funk, classical, jazz fusion, and progressive rock. They are also known for "euphoric" live performances, which NME said are when the band "come alive and make the most sense". To celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2018, a career-spanning documentary directed by Mat Whitecross was premiered at selected cinemas, featuring previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage.
With 100 million albums sold worldwide, Coldplay are the most successful band of the 21st century and one of the best-selling music acts of all time. According to Fuse, they are also the sixth-most awarded group in history. Other notable achievements include the seventh-highest-grossing tour of all time, three of the 50 highest-selling albums ever in the United Kingdom, the most number-one records in the country without ever missing the top, most nominations and wins for a band in Brit Awards history, and becoming the first British group to debut at number-one on the Billboard Hot 100. Coldplay are considered one of the most influential bands of the 21st century as well, with Forbes describing them as the standard for the current alternative scene. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame included A Rush of Blood to the Head on their "200 Definitive Albums" list and the single "Yellow" is part of their "Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll" exhibition for being one of the most successful and important recordings in the industry. In spite of their popularity and impact, Coldplay have earned a reputation as polarizing music icons.
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Studio albums
Parachutes (2000)
A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002)
X&Y (2005)
Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008)
Mylo Xyloto (2011)
Ghost Stories (2014)
A Head Full of Dreams (2015)
Everyday Life (2019)
Music of the Spheres (2021)
1 Square One
Coldplay Lyrics
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Is there anywhere you want to go?
You're in control
Is there anything you want to know?
The future's for discovering
The space in which we're traveling
From the top of the first page
From the start in your own way
You just want somebody listening to what you say
It doesn't matter who you are
Under the surface trying to break through
Deciphering the codes in you
I need a compass, draw me a map
I'm on the top, I can't get back
Whoa whoa
The first line on the first page
To the end of the last page
From the start in your own way
You just want somebody listening to what you say
It doesn't matter who you are
It doesn't matter who you are
You just want
Somebody listening to what you say
Oh, you just want somebody listening to what you say
It doesn't matter who you are
It doesn't matter who you are
Is there anybody out there who
Is lost and hurt and lonely too
Are they bleeding all your colors into one?
And if you come undone
As if you've been run through
Some catapult it fired you
You wonder if your chance will ever come
Or if you're stuck in square one
The lyrics of Coldplay's song Square One appear to be about individuals seeking control and direction in their lives. The opening lines of the song ask if the listener is in control, and if there is anything they desire. The lyrics go on to suggest that life is a journey of exploration and discovery, and that we need to pay attention to the space in which we are traveling. The chorus repeats the idea that we all want someone to listen to us and that it doesn't matter who we are.
The bridge of the song offers a more vulnerable side to the lyrics. It speaks about the challenges we face in figuring out who we are and making sense of our own personal codes. The lines "I need a compass, draw me a map, I'm on the top, I can't get back" emphasise that we need guidance and direction when we feel lost and trapped in our lives. Additionally, the lyrics suggest that we are not alone when facing these challenges, questioning whether anyone else is also "lost and hurt and lonely too".
As the song comes to a close, the lyrics return to the chorus, emphasising once more the need for others to listen as we navigate through life. The lines "Wonder if your chance will ever come, or if you're stuck in square one" suggest that sometimes, we may feel like we're not progressing, but perhaps all we need is someone to hear our struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
You're in control
You have the power to make decisions.
Is there anywhere you want to go?
Do you have a destination in mind?
Is there anything you want to know?
Do you have any questions that need answers?
The future's for discovering
There's always something new to learn.
The space in which we're traveling
Our journey is ongoing and ever-changing.
From the top of the first page
From the very beginning.
To the end of the last day
Until the very end.
From the start in your own way
Begin the journey the way you want.
You just want somebody listening to what you say
All you want is someone to hear you out.
It doesn't matter who you are
Everyone deserves to be heard.
Under the surface trying to break through
Struggling with internal issues that need to be resolved.
Deciphering the codes in you
Trying to understand yourself better.
I need a compass, draw me a map
I need guidance to find my way.
I'm on the top, I can't get back
I've reached a point from where I can't go back.
Whoa whoa
Exclamation to express a feeling of awe or surprise.
Is there anybody out there who
Is there anyone who
Is lost and hurt and lonely too
Feels lost and alone.
Are they bleeding all your colors into one?
Are they taking away your uniqueness and individuality?
And if you come undone
And if you fall apart.
As if you've been run through
As if you've been hurt deeply.
Some catapult it fired you
Something propelled you into this situation.
You wonder if your chance will ever come
You question if you'll ever get an opportunity.
Or if you're stuck in square one
Or if you'll remain in the same place forever.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christopher Anthony John Martin, Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, Matthew Tyler Mcginn, William Champion
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Alyas Scofield
on Yellow
love it
Jeannie Smith
on A Sky Full of Stars
<3 love it!
Jeannie Smith
on Shiver
Also I'd like to add that this song and some oyher stuff makes me think of The Bee Gees for some reason.
Jeannie Smith
on Shiver
I like this because of Lucy who's knickname is Shivers.
Jeannie Smith
on Speed of Sound
I like all of Coldplay's songs so far. :)
Jeannie Smith
on O
I like this.
Jeannie Smith
on A Sky Full of Stars
love this song <3
Jeannie Smith
on A Sky Full of Stars
Like this!
Kirstine Reville
on Fix You
NICE