Coldplay is a British alternative rock and britpop band formed in London in… Read Full Bio ↴Coldplay is a British alternative rock and britpop band formed in London in 1997. They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer Will Champion and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, initially calling themselves Starfish. Coldplay's music incorporates elements of soft rock, pop rock, piano rock, and post-britpop.

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)

A Sky Full Of Stars
Coldplay Lyrics

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'Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars
I'm gonna give you my heart
'Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars
'Cause you light up the path

I don't care, go on and tear me apart
I don't care if you do, ooh-ooh-ooh
'Cause in a sky, 'cause in a sky full of stars

I think I saw you

'Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars
I wanna die in your arms, oh-oh
'Cause you get lighter the more it gets dark
I'm gonna give you my heart, oh

I don't care, go on and tear me apart
I don't care if you do, ooh-ooh-ooh
'Cause in a sky, 'cause in a sky full of stars
I think I see you
I think I see you

'Cause you're a sky, you're a sky full of stars
Such a heavenly view
You're such a heavenly view

Yeah, yeah, yeah, woo

Overall Meaning

The opening lines "Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars" suggest that the subject of the song is someone who is exceptional and shines brighter than the rest. This person is so special that the singer is willing to open his heart to them "I'm gonna give you my heart". The lyric "I'm gonna give you my heart" demonstrates the level of affection the singer has for this person. It is perhaps suggesting that this person is so unique and vibrant that they are the holder of the singer's heart, therefore, they can hold the key to his happiness.

The line "Cause you get lighter the more it gets dark" hints that the person in the song brings light to the singer's life. The harder things get for the singer or the darker the world seems, the more the person shines. The lyric "I wanna die in your arms" represents the depth of feeling the singer has for this person as he wants to spend his life with them. The last verse suggests that the person is ironically like a star as they are a "heavenly view".

Line by Line Meaning

'Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars
I see you as an immense and wondrous force of nature, radiating light and beauty.

I'm gonna give you my heart
I will put my whole being into loving you and being with you.

'Cause you light up the path
Your presence guides me towards a better and brighter future.

I don't care, go on and tear me apart
Even if you hurt me, I will still be devoted to you and your grandeur.

'Cause in a sky, 'cause in a sky full of stars, I think I saw you
Amid the countless wonders of the universe, I recognize your unique brilliance and beauty.

I wanna die in your arms
It would be a blessing to spend my final moments with you and your awe-inspiring greatness.

'Cause you get lighter the more it gets dark
Your luminosity shines even more brightly in the midst of darkness and uncertainty.

You're such a heavenly view
Simply gazing upon you fills me with a sense of comfort, peace, and wonder.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tim Bergling, Guy Berryman, Chris Martin, Jonathan Buckland, William Champion

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