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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Crests of Waves
Coldplay Lyrics
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I could be alone
I could be locked in here on my own
Or like a stone that suddenly drops
It never stops, no
I could be lost
Or I could be savedCalling out from beneath the waves
Beaten down by this ocean rain
Never again
Never again
Screaming out from the crests of waves
It could be worse
Bitter or sweet
It could be snapped from the jaws of defeat
Or like a light lit up on a beach
Wear your heart on your sleeve
Oh
You want to stop before you begin
You want to sink when you know you could swim
You want to stop just before you begin
Never give in
Never give in
Screaming out from the crests of waves
Nothing matters
Except life and the love you make
Nothing matters
Except life and the love you makeNothing matters
Except life and the love you make
Except life and the love you make
Screaming out from the crests of waves
Screaming out from the crests of waves
You're longing to be saved
Screaming out from the crests of waves
You are longing to be saved
Screaming out from the crests of waves
The lyrics of Coldplay's "Crests Of Waves" explore themes of loneliness, defeat, redemption, and love. The first verse reflects on the idea that while things may not be perfect, they could be worse. The singer imagines being alone or trapped, like a stone dropping continually. They also express a desire to escape the pressures of society.
In the second verse, the singer considers the possibility of being lost or saved. They long to be rescued from beneath the waves while feeling beaten down by social pressures. They urge themselves to never give up and never stop trying. The chorus features the singer screaming out from the crests of waves, where they long to be saved.
The final verse reflects on the idea that only one thing truly matters: the love that the singer shares with another person. The song concludes with the singer continuing to scream out from the crests of waves, where they hope to find salvation and love.
Overall, "Crests Of Waves" is a poignant and emotional ballad that invites the listener to contemplate the ups and downs of life, the struggle for independence, and the power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
It could be worse, I could be alone
Things may not be great, but at least I'm not completely by myself
I could be locked in here on my own
I could be trapped and isolated without any company
Or like a stone that suddenly drops
An unexpected and sudden descent that seems to have no end
It never stops, no
The fall is unending and relentless
I could be lost or I could be saved
I have the option of being rescued or remaining lost
Calling out from beneath the waves
I'm reaching out for help while struggling to stay afloat
Beaten down by the social raves
Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by the pressures of society
Never again; never again
I don't want to feel this way ever again
I'm screamin' out from the crests of waves
I am expressing my desperation and longing from the highest point of struggle
It could be worse; it's all sweet
Things could always be worse, but in the moment there is sweetness and comfort
It could be snapped from the jaws of defeat
This sweet moment could be taken away by a sudden and crushing loss
Or like a light lit up on the beach
Finding hope and positivity in the midst of darkness
You wear your heart on your sleeve, Ohhhh
You are open and honest about your emotions, sometimes to your own detriment
You want to stop before you begin
Feeling hesitant and unsure about starting something new
You want to sink when you know you could swim
You are capable of succeeding, but feel overwhelmed and want to give up
Never give in; never give in
Do not succumb to defeat or despair
Nothin' matters
Except not for the love we make
Ooooooooooo
In the grand scheme of things, only love truly matters
I'm screamin' out from the crests of waves
Where you're longing to be saved
I am expressing my desperation from the same place where others hope to be rescued
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on My Universe
love the coldplay and share the peace and love for the world.
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