Crests of Waves
Coldplay Lyrics


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It could be worse
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 saved
Calling 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 make
Nothing 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

Overall Meaning

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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