"Chinese Sleep Chant" is found after track 06 Yes, and begins at around the forth minute.
Chinese Sleep Chant
Coldplay Lyrics
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Driving me
Sleep satisfy
Sleep satisfy
Fall asleep
Driving me
Sleep satisfied
Sleep
Sleep
Sleep
Sleep
Sleep
Sleep satisfied
Sleep satisfied
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
Sleep crucified
Sleep mystified
Fall asleep
Fall asleep
Sleep satisfied
Sleep satisfied
Sleep
Sleep
Sleep
Sleep
Sleep
Sleep satisfied
Sleep satisfied
The lyrics of Coldplay's song Chinese Sleep Chant are relatively simple, repetitive, and evoke a sense of hypnotism. The song expresses a desire for sleep, satisfaction associated with the act of sleeping, and transitioning to a state of sleep. The use of repetition with the phrases "fall asleep" and "sleep satisfied" adds to the hypnotic essence of the song. The repetition of "sleep" adds to the weight of the concept being emphasized. The lyrics can also be interpreted as a vision of a person struggling to fall asleep, yearning for respite after a long day. They seem to be in a state of mind where they are internally trying to convince themselves to fall asleep, regardless of what their exterior surroundings may be.
The song's title, 'Chinese Sleep Chant,' is derived from a concert experience in China where Coldplay's music was used as a sleep aid. According to the band's lead singer, Chris Martin, a fan approached the band during a meeting with gifts of local herbs and remedies, informing them of how they use their music as a sleep chant. He found this experience to be interesting and was inspired to write the song for the band's third album. The song's electronic and synth-pop genre differs from their usual alternative rock sound, making it distinctive from their other work.
Line by Line Meaning
Fall asleep
Drifting off into unconsciousness
Driving me
Overwhelming feeling that induces sleepiness
Sleep satisfy
Satisfaction derived from getting some much-needed rest
Sleep satisfy
Satisfaction derived from getting some much-needed rest
Sleep
The act of sleeping
Sleep
The act of sleeping
Sleep
The act of sleeping
Sleep
The act of sleeping
Sleep
The act of sleeping
Sleep satisfied
Feeling content and fulfilled after getting some quality sleep
Sleep satisfied
Feeling content and fulfilled after getting some quality sleep
Fall asleep
Drifting off into unconsciousness
Fall asleep
Drifting off into unconsciousness
Sleep crucified
Feeling punished or tortured by the inability to fall asleep
Sleep mystified
Feeling confused and unsure about why one cannot fall asleep
Fall asleep
Drifting off into unconsciousness
Fall asleep
Drifting off into unconsciousness
Sleep satisfied
Feeling content and fulfilled after getting some quality sleep
Sleep satisfied
Feeling content and fulfilled after getting some quality sleep
Sleep
The act of sleeping
Sleep
The act of sleeping
Sleep
The act of sleeping
Contributed by Grayson I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ToLWaM
No one’s talking about how this is one of coldplay’s best songs
Blue_Lugia
I just wish we could hear the lyrics.
Or it's just jibberish, I don't know.
Zach Lost Trail
I wish they'd do a whole album like this.
Iván Antonio Amador Alvarado
Does any body else feel energized with this beautiful song. Years pass and this song has been with me at my weirdest saddest and happiest times, so thank you coldplay for all!!
Studio Margalima
Absolutely
Mahmoud Bedja Boana
This song put me to sleep, and sleeping restore my energy,
Crunch
Probably my fav track on the album. It sounds so weightless and mystical...Like looking out the window in a moving vehicle, watching the sunlight flicker through the trees on a bright day.
Miriam Ali
I remember listening to 'Yes' on my iPod and this 'hidden song' came on and I was mesmerised by it. I never knew it had a name until today. Quite a few Coldplay songs have 'hidden songs' which are just so simple yet so beautiful. :')
Fouzi Boumaraf
I had the same experience
brahim0x
Me too !!!!