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)
Amazing Day
Coldplay Lyrics
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Named every star
Shared every bruise and
Showed every scar
Hope has its proof
Your hand in mine, singing
Life has a beautiful, crazy design
Forget the world and its weight
And here I just want to stay
Amazing day
Amazing day
We sat on a roof
Named every star and
You showed me a place
Where you can be what you are
And the view
The whole Milky Way
In your eyes
I drifted away
And in your arms
I just want to sway
Amazing day
Amazing day
Amazing day
Amazing day
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, ooh
And I asked can the birds in poetry chime?
Can there be breaks in the chaos of the times?
Oh, thanks God
Must have heard when I prayed
'Cause now I always want to feel this way
Amazing day
Amazing day
Amazing day
Amazing day
Yeah, today
The lyrics to Coldplay's song "Amazing Day" describe a special moment shared between two people who have connected deeply with each other. The first stanza talks about how they have shared their vulnerabilities and pain with each other. Despite this, hope shines through when they hold hands and sing, acknowledging that life has a beautiful but crazy design. The second stanza finds the two of them sitting on a rooftop under the stars. The view is breathtaking, and the singer is lost in the moment, swaying in the arms of his companion. The chorus repeats the words 'amazing day' to describe how perfect this moment feels. The final stanza shows the singer pondering if there can be poetry in the chaos of life, questioning if there can be beauty amidst the turmoil. The answer comes when he realizes that this amazing day they are experiencing is a moment of grace that must be cherished.
The lyrics of "Amazing Day" capture the beauty of connection and the power of the present moment. The song was written as a tribute to the band's producer Paul Epworth, who reportedly asked them to create a feel-good song. The lyrics were inspired by an experience that Chris Martin, the band's frontman, had with his girlfriend at the time. He sat with her on a rooftop in New York and watched the sunrise.
Line by Line Meaning
We sat on a roof
We sat on a rooftop, perhaps in a moment of peaceful respite from the world around us.
Named every star
Together, we identified and recognized each shining light in the vast expanse above.
Shared every bruise and
We confided in each other about every hurt and pain we had experienced.
Showed every scar
We were vulnerable with one another, revealing the marks and memories that have left a lasting impact on us.
Hope has its proof
Our optimism and faith have tangible evidence to support them.
Your hand in mine, singing
Our hands intertwined as we hummed along to the tune of life with joy in our hearts.
Life has a beautiful, crazy design
The universe's plan for our existence is a chaotic, yet stunning, masterpiece.
And time seemed to say
The past, present, and future appeared to align in a rare moment of clarity.
Forget the world and its weight
Let go of the burdens and worries that the world may bring and live in the present moment.
And here I just want to stay
In this blissful and peaceful moment, I long to remain forever.
We sat on a roof
The memory of our moment together lingers on.
Named every star and
We bonded over the beautiful constellations we beheld.
You showed me a place
You brought me to a destination that allowed me to be my authentic self.
Where you can be what you are
In this place, I felt comfortable and free to express who I truly am.
And the view
The scenery around us was breathtakingly beautiful.
The whole Milky Way
We gazed up at the vast and tremendous galaxy we inhabit.
In your eyes
I perceived the wonder and glory of it all through the reflection in your eyes.
I drifted away
My consciousness floated away, whisked off to the furthest reaches of the cosmos.
And in your arms
I felt safe and loved, held tightly in your embrace.
I just want to sway
Captivated by the moment, all I want is to relax and sway rhythmically.
And I asked can the birds in poetry chime?
I wondered if the natural world could align with the artistic and poetic parts of human expression.
Can there be breaks in the chaos of the times?
Is it possible for moments of tranquility to exist amid the busyness and calamity of everyday life?
Oh, thanks God
I express gratitude for the blessings and opportunities that life has provided me.
Must have heard when I prayed
My faith tells me that my prayers and supplications have been granted.
'Cause now I always want to feel this way
The joy and wonder of this moment were so profound that I perpetually desire to experience it again.
Amazing day
This day, perfect in its own way, was truly amazing.
Amazing day
Once again, I reflect on how incredible this day has been.
Amazing day
The awesomeness of the day leaves me at a loss for words.
Amazing day
No other phrase can adequately describe how special this day was.
Yeah, today
This day will forever be remembered and cherished as a true gift.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Hermansen, Guy Berryman, Will Champion, Chris Martin, Johnny Buckland
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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