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)
Bright New Dawn
Coldplay Lyrics
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Forever be yours in this bright new dawn
Open up your eyes for a big new surprise
Listen to me now in the bright new dawn
Fixing what's wrong
Seeing the people who don't belong
We will try to hide are despise
But it always comes out on the inside.
Nobody said it was easy together we can help change the world.
Come with me now on this island of love running away from all civilization
Open your eyes to a bright new dawn
Over all we have done good.
My heart is beating ever so quickly
Don't shade your eyes from the bright new dawn
The lyrics of “Bright New Dawn” by Coldplay have a great meaning that can be interpreted in different ways. It seems that the song is about hope, love, and change. The opening line “Hold me tight don't let go” suggests that the singer wants to stay connected to someone or something, maybe for comfort and reassurance. The next line “Forever be yours in this bright new dawn” seems to promise to be there forever, to stick with whoever they are addressing through thick and thin, even in the future.
Then, the song takes a more general tone, with a catchy melody and a positive message. “Open up your eyes for a big new surprise, Listen to me now in the bright new dawn” invites the listener to pay attention, to open their minds and hearts, and to be surprised by what they see or hear. The singer goes on to talk about fixing what's wrong, seeing the people who don't belong, and trying to hide “our despise.” Maybe this means that they want to help others who are excluded or suffering, and they want to overcome their own negative feelings or biases.
“Nobody said it was easy together we can help change the world” is a clear statement of intention, and an affirmation of the power of collaboration and cooperation. “Come with me now on this island of love running away from all civilization” could mean leaving behind the negativity, noise, and problems of the world, and creating a safe and loving space. Finally, the song ends with the repeating line “Don't shade your eyes from the bright new dawn,” which encourages the listener to be hopeful, optimistic, and fearless.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold me tight don't let go
Hold onto me tightly and never let go
Forever be yours in this bright new dawn
I will be yours forever in this hopeful time of change and renewal
Open up your eyes for a big new surprise
Be receptive to the changes happening around you and be prepared for something unexpected
Listen to me now in the bright new dawn
Pay attention to what I am saying during this time of optimism and positivity
Fixing what's wrong
Correcting our mistakes and finding ways to make things better
Seeing the people who don't belong
Noticing those who are marginalized or left out and making an effort to include them
We will try to hide our despise
We will attempt to conceal our negative feelings even though they may come out in other ways
But it always comes out on the inside.
Our true feelings inevitably surface, regardless of our attempts to hide them
Nobody said it was easy together we can help change the world.
Making a difference is difficult, but working together we can create positive change
Come with me now on this island of love running away from all civilization
Let's escape to a place of love and peace, away from the chaos of modern society
Open your eyes to a bright new dawn
Be open and aware of the potential for positive change and new beginnings
Over all we have done good.
Looking back, we can see that we have accomplished many positive things
My heart is beating ever so quickly
I am excited and hopeful for what the future holds
Don't shade your eyes from the bright new dawn
Don't ignore or resist the positive changes that are happening around you
Contributed by Ruby P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@EddievanderMeer
Love this song! This is one of my favourite coldplay songs now :p
@reemathunderbolt6976
Mine too!! Albeit 5 years later 😅
@meisikammarak6442
A big fan of yours😁✌
@Homeskillet60
Same
@bonifasiuseiga4474
you bring us to this song
@SMInformations
Me too bro 💯👊
@maverick29er10
"A moment of pain for a life time of glory"
-louis zamperini
@UmmeKulsum-yh2je
His brother told that to him
@watermenlon3617
-Pete Zamperini
i guess
@ShannilouBana-ay
I watched Unbroken with my cousins at their house, and I realized that life shouldn't be let go easily. Standing and staying strong with faith and hope can help through everything. It has a great story for everyone, especially for people who have had many lows in life. It was an amazing movie to inspire people to keep going in life, even when life is hard.