Daylight
Coldplay Lyrics
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I saw sunrise, I saw sunlight
I am nothing in the dark
And the clouds burst to show daylight
Oh and the sun will shine
Yeah on this heart of mine
Oh and I realize
Oh come apart without
It
On a hilltop, on a sky-rise
Like a firstborn child
And at full tilt, and in full flight
Defeat darkness, breaking daylight
Oh and the sun will shine
Yeah on this heart of mine
Oh and I realized
Who cannot live without
Oh and come apart without
Daylight
(Slowly breaking through daylight)
The lyrics to Coldplay's song Daylight speak of the transformative power of light and its ability to bring life and hope to a dark world. The opening line, "To my surprise, and my delight, I saw sunrise, I saw sunlight," conveys a sense of wonder and joy at the appearance of light after a period of darkness. The following line, "I am nothing in the dark," suggests a feeling of insignificance and powerlessness without the guiding presence of light.
The chorus, "Oh and the sun will shine, yeah on this heart of mine, oh and I realize, who cannot live without, oh come apart without it," further emphasizes the importance of light and its impact on the soul. The sun shining on one's heart is a metaphor for light bringing happiness and vitality to one's inner being. The last line, "come apart without it," suggests that without light, life would be incomplete and lacking.
The second verse builds on this theme, with phrases such as "defeat darkness, breaking daylight." The song portrays light as a powerful force that can overcome darkness and bring hope to a world that is often oppressive and despairing.
Overall, the lyrics to Daylight are a celebration of the transformative power of light and its ability to bring hope and happiness to a dark and troubled world.
Line by Line Meaning
To my surprise, and my delight
Unexpectedly, but joyfully
I saw sunrise, I saw sunlight
I witnessed the first light and rays of the sun
I am nothing in the dark
My existence is insignificant in the absence of light
And the clouds burst to show daylight
The darkness was dispelled as the clouds parted to reveal daylight
Oh and the sun will shine
The sunshine is bound to come
Yeah on this heart of mine
It will have a positive effect on me
Oh and I realize
I become more aware
Who cannot live without
I am impossible to exist
Oh come apart without
I am incomplete without it
It
The daylight
On a hilltop, on a sky-rise
In an elevated position, at a great height
Like a firstborn child
With pride and affection
And at full tilt, and in full flight
With maximum effort and energy
Defeat darkness, breaking daylight
Overcoming the darkness by ushering in daylight
Slowly breaking through daylight
The gradual emergence of daylight
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion, Christopher Anthony John Martin
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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