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)
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 of Coldplay's song "Daylight" capture the feeling of emerging from darkness into light, both literally and metaphorically. The opening lines suggest a pleasant surprise, as the singer witnesses the beauty of the sunrise and the sunlight for the first time. This newfound lightness highlights the singer's insignificance in the dark as they see themselves in a new light. The clouds burst open to reveal a bright world outside.
The chorus speaks to the transformative power of sunlight, with the sun shining on the singer's heart and illuminating their understanding of what they need to survive. The repetition of the line 'who cannot live without, come apart without it' emphasizes the singer's dependence on the light, but not just in a literal sense. They need the light to see clearly and to help the journey through challenging times. Towards the end of the song, the metaphor of light becomes more symbolic, with the singer standing on a hilltop amidst the sky-rise, suggesting a sense of victory over darkness. Overall, the song highlights the power of light to transform and the importance of finding hope and clarity in difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
To my surprise, and my delight
I was pleasantly surprised to witness something that brought me joy
I saw sunrise, I saw sunlight
I witnessed the early morning sky light up with the sun's warm rays
I am nothing in the dark
I feel insignificant and helpless in the absence of light
And the clouds burst to show daylight
The clouds that were blocking the sun's light suddenly cleared to reveal daylight
Oh and the sun will shine
The sun will continue to emit light and warmth
Yeah on this heart of mine
This light and warmth has a positive impact on my emotional and mental state
Oh and I realize
I came to the realization that
Who cannot live without
I cannot function properly without
Oh come apart without
I will completely fall apart without
It
The presence of daylight and its associated positivity
On a hilltop, on a sky-rise
Standing on a high point on the Earth's surface
Like a firstborn child
Symbols of new beginnings and new hope
And at full tilt, and in full flight
Moving towards a brighter future with full force and momentum
Defeat darkness, breaking daylight
Overcoming negativity and obstacles to achieve success and happiness
Slowly breaking through daylight
Daylight slowly appearing, overcoming darkness and negativity
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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