The track had its world exclusive first play during an interview with Zane … Read Full Bio ↴The track had its world exclusive first play during an interview with Zane Lowe on Beats One on November 26, 2015. The heartfelt ballad is from Coldplay’s 2015 album “A Head Full of Dreams” and features vocals from Chris Martin’s ex-wife, Gwyneth Paltrow. During the interview with Zane Lowe, lead singer, Chris Martin, explained how he met a surfer on the beach who was exclaimed to Martin, “Yo dude, I was doing this thing the other day, man. It gave me this total everglow” and Martin liked the word. Martin explained that the song was about “ whether it’s a loved one or a situation or a friend or a relationship that’s finished, or someone’s passed away, after you’ve been through the sadness of something, you also get this everglow”. Martin said that for him, the track Everglow was inspired by the break-up with his ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow.

EVERGLOW
Coldplay Lyrics

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We see people coming
See people go
This particular timing is extra special
I know you might be gone
And the world may not know
Still, I see you celestial

Like a lion you ran

Goddess, he wrote
Like an eagle, you circle
Perfect of all
So how come things move on?
How come cars don't slow?
When it feels like the end of the world
When I should but I can't let you go

But when I'm cold, cold
When I'm cold, cold
There's a light that you give me
When I'm in shadows
There's a feeling of ever, everglow

We're brothers in that
The sisters you write
When we stroll on like that
Be friends 'til we die
With the changing of winds
And the way waters flow
Life is shortest in fall, in the snow
I know I'm going to miss you, I know

But when I'm cold, cold
Yeah, all alone, the sun
I know that you're with me

And the way you will show, when you're with me wherever I go
But you give me this feeling, it's everglow

What I wouldn't give for this moment to hold
Yeah, I live for this feeling, it's everglow

So if you love someone, you should let them know
Oh, the light that you gave me will everglow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Coldplay’s song Everglow are a poignant reflection on the memories we hold of those we have lost. The song is about moving on from that person and the struggles that come with that process, but also about cherishing and holding onto the memories of that person. Throughout the song, there is a sense of longing for the person who is no longer there, yet also an appreciation for the light and everglow that they brought to our lives.

The opening lyrics of the song create an image of the transient nature of people in our lives. People come and go, but sometimes we meet someone who is “extra special”. The singer acknowledges that this person might be gone, and the world may not know, but he still sees them as celestial. This idea of someone being celestial emphasizes their importance and significance in the singer’s life.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the connection between the singer and the person he has lost. He talks about the light that the person gave him, which he can still feel when he’s in the shadows. This light is the everglow, which is a symbol of the eternal bond between the two.

In the second verse, the singer talks about the connections between people; how they can be brothers and sisters, and friends forever. The changing of winds and the flow of water are metaphors for how life changes, and people come and go. He acknowledges that life can be short like fall, and snow, and that he will miss the person he has lost.

Overall, the lyrics of Everglow are a heartfelt reflection on the memories and connections between people, and the everglow that exists when that person is gone. It’s a beautiful reminder of the importance of cherishing the people we love and letting them know how much they mean to us.

Line by Line Meaning

We see people coming
We observe individuals arriving

See people go
We witness persons departing

This particular timing is extra special
This moment is especially significant

I know you might be gone
I am aware that you may have left

And the world may not know
The world may not be aware

Still, I see you celestial
However, I perceive you as heavenly

Like a lion, you ran
You ran like a lion

Goddess, he wrote
He wrote about you like a goddess

Like an eagle, you circle
You circle like an eagle

Perfect of all
You were perfect above all else

So how come things move on?
Why do things continue to progress?

How come cars don't slow?
Why don't vehicles slow down?

When it feels like the end of the world
Even when it seems like the apocalypse

When I should but I can't let you go
When I know I should release you, but I can't

But when I'm cold, cold
However, when I'm feeling cold

There's a light that you give me
You bestow upon me a light

When I'm in shadows
During times when I'm in the dark

There's a feeling of ever, everglow
I experience an everlasting glow

We're brothers in that
We are united in this way

The sisters you write
The women you write about

When we stroll on like that
As we walk together like that

Be friends 'til we die
Let's remain friends until we pass away

With the changing of winds
As the wind patterns change

And the way waters flow
And the way the water currents move

Life is shortest in fall, in the snow
Life is too brief during fall and snow

I know I'm going to miss you, I know
I know I will miss you

But when I'm cold, cold
However, when I'm feeling cold

Yeah, all alone, the sun
Yeah, alone in the sunshine

And I know that you're with me
And I know you are with me

And the way you will show, when you're with me wherever I go
And how you will demonstrate your presence with me wherever I go

But you give me this feeling, it's everglow
But you provide me with this ever-glowing emotion

What I wouldn't give for this moment to hold
I would do anything to keep this moment

Yeah, I live for this feeling, it's everglow
Yeah, I survive for this feeling, this ever-glowing perception

So if you love someone, you should let them know
Therefore, if you love someone, you should tell them

Oh, the light that you gave me will everglow
The light you gifted me will continue to glow eternally

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Hermansen, Will Champion

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