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)
2000 Miles
Coldplay Lyrics
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The snow came down
Get's colder day by day, I miss her
I hear children singing
It felt like Christmas time
In these frozen and silent nights
Outside under the purple sky
Diamonds in the snow sparkle
And our hearts were singing
It felt like Christmas time
2000 miles is very far through the snow
I think of you wherever you go
2000 miles is very far through the snow
I think of you wherever you go
She's gone 2000 miles, it's very far
The snow came falling now
Get's colder day by day, I miss you
I hear people singing
It felt like Christmas time
I hear people singing
It felt like Christmas time
I hear people singing
It felt like Christmas time
I hear people singing
It felt like Christmas time
The lyrics to Coldplay's song "2000 Miles" paint a picture of longing and missing someone who is far away. The song begins with the repeated refrain, "She's gone 2000 miles, it's very far", emphasizing the distance between the singer and the person they are missing. The snowfall creates a wintry backdrop to the song, making the separation feel even more isolating. The lyrics speak to the way that even in the midst of the holiday season, the singer still feels haunted by the absence of their loved one.
The lyrical imagery in the song is particularly striking. As the singer reminisces about the person they miss, they hear children and people singing, reminding them of past Christmases and further emphasizing their sense of longing. The line "sometimes in a dream, you appear" also adds an ethereal quality to the song, underscoring the idea that the singer's memories of their loved one feel more like a dream than a reality. The final refrain, "I hear people singing, it felt like Christmas time", brings the song full circle, returning to the idea that the holiday season is inextricably linked to memories of lost loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
She's gone 2000 miles, it's very far
The distance between us is too great, she has traveled very far away.
The snow came down
The weather has taken a turn for the worse, with snow falling all around.
Get's colder day by day, I miss her
As time goes on, the temperature drops and I feel the absence of my loved one more and more.
I hear children singing
In the midst of the wintry silence, I can hear the sounds of kids singing.
It felt like Christmas time
The joyous atmosphere and festive music makes me feel like it's the holiday season.
In these frozen and silent nights
The nights are silent and motionless, frozen under the snow and cold.
Sometimes in a dream, you appear
In my dreams, I see your face again and remember happier times.
Outside under the purple sky
Looking outside, I can see the purple sky of dusk and feel a sense of melancholy.
Diamonds in the snow sparkle
The snow glistens in the light, like a field of diamonds shining in the sun.
And our hearts were singing
In the past, our hearts were full of joy and singing, but now they are heavy with sadness.
2000 miles is very far through the snow
The distance between us is magnified by the winter weather, making it seem even farther.
I think of you wherever you go
No matter where you are, you are always on my mind and in my heart.
She's gone 2000 miles, it's very far
The distance between us is too great, she has traveled very far away.
The snow came falling now
The snow continues to fall, making everything feel more isolated and freezing.
Get's colder day by day, I miss you
Each day feels colder than the last, and I feel the absence of my loved one even more.
I hear people singing
Despite the loneliness and sadness, there are still people singing and celebrating.
It felt like Christmas time
Even in the midst of darkness and despair, the hope and joy of the holiday season can still be felt.
I hear people singing
There is a sense of community and togetherness in the sound of people singing together.
It felt like Christmas time
The magic and wonder of Christmas can bring people together and fill them with hope and love.
I hear people singing
The sound of singing continues to bring comfort and hope, even in the midst of sadness and distance.
It felt like Christmas time
The spirit of Christmas brings warmth and connection to those who are separated or struggling.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christine Hynde
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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