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)
Don Quixote
Coldplay Lyrics
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Oooooh, eeh, oooh!
Ooooh, eh!
So we left La Mancha,
Headed out for higher plains
Me and Sancho Panza
Rosinante at the reigns,
To the windmills answer,
You'll never be lonely
You'll never be loney ever again
You'll never be lonely
You'll never be lonely again.
I heard you never get wet in Spanish Rain
So they sent the doctor
For examining my brain
Said : "He's not too clever"
When the world, when the world just seems
A little bit too cruel
Gonna leave it better
Make one better . Hey!
So tell that princess
Tell that princess right down the train
Tell that princess : She'll never be lonely again
I heard you never get wet in Spanish Rain
Ooooh, eh!
Oooooh, eh, oo-oh....
Oooooh eh
I heard you never get wet in Spanish Rain...
The song Don Quixote by Coldplay is an ode to adventure and the spirit of never giving up even when times get tough. The song takes cues from Miguel de Cervantes' novel Don Quixote, where the titular character leaves his mundane life behind to live out his fantasies and dreams. The lyrics of the song recount the journey of the singer and his sidekick Sancho Panza as they leave La Mancha for greener pastures, riding on their faithful steed Rosinante. The adventure that ensues involves tilting at the windmills, which Quixote believes to be giants, and ultimately realizing that sometimes the journey is more important than the destination.
The song goes on to highlight the fact that sometimes the world can be a cruel place, but that should not be a deterrent to keep moving forward. The singer believes that it is his duty to leave the world a better place than he found it, and he will do everything in his power to make that happen. The lyrics end with a message of hope and encouragement, with the singer telling a princess that she will never be lonely again, drawing from the belief that Spanish rain cannot make you wet.
Overall, the song Don Quixote is a beautiful tribute to the human spirit of adventure and the determination to keep going even when the going gets tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Oooooh, eeh!
The song begins with an excited, exclamatory sound to grab the listener's attention.
Oooooh, eeh, oooh!
The excitement in the sound continues to build up and hint at the adventurous nature of the song.
Ooooh, eh!
The final sound in the introductory verse sounds like a celebration of sorts.
So we left La Mancha,
The song starts off by introducing the setting and context of the adventure.
Headed out for higher plains
The artists leave their home and embark on a journey to explore new horizons.
Me and Sancho Panza
The singer introduces his travel companion, Sancho Panza.
Looking for adventure,
The purpose of the journey is to find adventure and excitement.
Rosinante at the reigns,
Rosinante is the horse that the artist rides on. The line refers to him getting on the horse and taking control of it.
To the windmills answer,
The artist and Sancho Panza come across windmills, and this line indicates that they will confront them, despite the potential danger.
You'll never be lonely
This line is repeated twice to emphasize the idea that there is always hope and companionship, even during difficult times.
You'll never be loney ever again
The hope and companionship being emphasized is everlasting and will never go away.
I heard you never get wet in Spanish Rain
The artist shares a fact that he has heard about Spanish rain, which suggests that they are currently in Spain or are heading there.
So they sent the doctor
The singer reveals that he has been examined by a doctor, most likely referring to a mental health professional.
For examining my brain
The doctor has examined the singer's brain, indicating that the lyrics may be a product of his imagination or a reflection of his mental state.
Said : "He's not too clever"
The singer reveals that the doctor has deemed him as unintelligent or unwise, suggesting that he may be prone to making impulsive decisions based on his imagination.
When the world, when the world just seems
The song takes a more serious turn, acknowledging the difficulties and harshness of reality.
A little bit too cruel
The world can be harsh, and this line reflects the artist's pessimistic view of its current state.
Gonna leave it better
Despite the harsh reality, the singer has hope that they can make a difference and improve it.
Make one better . Hey!
The singer is optimistic and motivated to actively make a difference, possibly referencing his ongoing adventure.
So tell that princess
The song shifts focus to a princess character who needs to be informed of something.
Tell that princess right down the train
The artist instructs that the message be delivered directly to the princess, who may be traveling by train.
Tell that princess : She'll never be lonely again
The artist communicates a reassuring message to the princess, echoing the idea of hope and companionship against loneliness.
I heard you never get wet in Spanish Rain
The song is book-ended by repeating the same line, providing a sense of structure and continuity. It also invokes the same sense of adventure and mystery from the beginning of the song.
Contributed by Jason R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Luis Bucu
Oooh Oooh oooh Oooh
So we left La Mancha
Heading out for higher plains
Me and Sancho Panza
Looking for adventure
Rocinante at the reigns
Until the windmills answer
[Chorus]
You'll never be lonely
You'll never be lonely ever again
You'll never be lonely
You'll never be lonely again
I heard you never get wet in Spanish rain
[Verse 2]
So they sent the doctor
For examining my brain
Sai]d he's not too clever
When the world, when the world just seems
A little bit too cruel
Going to leave it better
Going to make one better, yeah!
[Chorus]
So tell that princess
Tell that princess "hide down the drain"
Tell that princess she'll never be lonely again
I heard you never get wet in Spanish rain
[Verse 3]
Oooh Oooh
I heard you never get wet in Spanish rain
Where the people sing
"Ole ole ole ole ole ole"
"Ole ole ole ole, Coldplay Coldplay)"
I heard you never get wet in Spanish rain
Dunedai1
Oooooh, eeh!
Oooooh, eeh, oooh!
Ooooh, eh!
So we left La Mancha,
Headed out for higher plains
Me and Sancho Panza
Looking for adventure,
Rosinante at the reigns,
To the windmills answer,
You'll never be lonely
You'll never be lonely ever again
You'll never be lonely
You'll never be lonely again.
I heard you never get wet in Spanish Rain
So they sent the doctor
For examining my brain
Said : "He's not too clever"
When the world, when the world just seems
A little bit too cruel
Gonna leave it better
Make one better . Hey!
So tell that princess
Tell that princess right down the train
Tell that princess : She'll never be lonely again
I heard you never get wet in Spanish Rain
Oléeeeh olé olé olé, oléeeh oléeeh,
oléeehh olé olé olé, oléeh oléeh!
Oléeeeh olé olé olé, oléeeh oléeeh,
oléeehh olé olé olé, oléeh oléeh!
I heard you never get wet in Spanish Rain...
OrangeAni
I need the official release of the song ... Please, Coldplay, make it happen...
griffy
@Mham yeah thats what i said lmao
Mham
@griffy this is a lot better than infinity sign. infinity sign doesn't even have lyrics lmao
griffy
Infinity Sign off their new album is a reimagined version of this track... Unfortunately the original is much better though, in my honest opinion.
Flora Stolzenburg
Plus they didn’t invent the ole part
BAGA1990
other than the "Ole" part it's not the same at all. The key, rhythm, lyrics, and most importantly (for me at least) guitar melody are nothing alike.
Joao Pereira Muñoz
Una canción muy hermosa, como es posible que no la conociera, creo que nunca terminare de sorprenderme con las joyas escondidas que tiene Coldplay, por cierto, esa torre que aparece se me hace conocida jajajaja me parece haberla visto antes
Shota Kobakhidze
this song brings so many memories... I remember the 8th grade, 7 years ago, when I first heard about Don Quixote from my literature teacher. She said that a well educated person should read Don Quixote no matter what. I borrowed the book from my relatives. Then the story began... Don Quixote is one of my favourite characters. Yeah he imagined windmills and generally would end up in funny situations because of his behavioir, but that's not important. He was one of the strongest characters with strong will in his heart to fight for justice and protect beloved people, the unbreakable soul which would fight in any situation no matter what people thought about it, would push himself hard to reach the goal. I lack that characteristic now and I wish I had it... Four years ago my literature teacher died... I will always be thankful to her for everything and this song makes me travel back at the literature lesson, where the teacher is introducing Don Quixote...
Edmond Longo
I recently read the book in my 11th grade humanities class, I love that book. I will pray for your literature teacher's soul!
Alexander Zalachenko
I had the chance to hear this song live. Argentina 2010! Great show!