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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Everything's Not Lost / Life Is for Living
Coldplay Lyrics
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Saw there was one for every day
With the good ones on my shoulder
I drove the other ones away
If you ever feel neglected
If you think all is lost
I'll be counting up my demons yeahHoping everything's not lost
When you thought that it was over
You could feel it all around
Everybody's out to get you
Don't you let it drag you down
Cause if you ever feel neglected
If you think that all is lost
I'll be counting up my demons yeah
Hoping everything's not lost
If you ever feel neglected
If you think all is lost
I'll be counting up my demons yeah
Hoping everything's not lost
Singing out
Oh oh oh yeah, oh oh yeah, oh oh yeah
Everything's not lost
Come on yeah oh oh yeah come on yeah
Everything's not lost
Oh oh oh yeah oh oh yeah oh oh yeah
And everything's not lost
Come on yeah oh oh yeah come on yeah
Come on yeah oh oh yeah come on yeah
Everything's not lost
Sing out yeah oh oh yeah come on yeah
Everything's not lost
Come on yeah oh oh yeah sing out yeah
Everything's not lost
The overall message of "Everything's not Lost" by Coldplay is one of hope and perseverance in tough times. The first verse refers to the singer counting up their demons, which represents their struggles and challenges in life. The line "with the good ones on my shoulder, I drove the other ones away" signifies the singer's determination to push through the difficult times with the help of positive influences in their life.
The chorus then reassures the listener that even when things seem hopeless, the singer will be counting up their demons, or facing their challenges head-on, in hopes that everything is not lost. The second verse shifts to addressing the listener directly, encouraging them not to be brought down by the negativity around them. The repetition of the chorus highlights the importance of holding onto hope and not giving up, even when things seem bleak.
The song ultimately sends a message of resilience and perseverance, reminding listeners that even in the midst of struggles and challenges, there is hope for a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm counting up my demons
When I'm acknowledging my problems
Saw there was one for every day
Realized there are many problems
With the good ones on my shoulder
Guided by my good traits and morals
I drove the other ones away
I have learned to overcome my problems
If you ever feel neglected
If you ever feel left out
If you think all is lost
If you think everything is hopeless
I'll be counting up my demons yeah
I will acknowledge my problems too
Hoping everything's not lost
I hope that we can overcome our problems
When you thought that it was over
When you think that you're defeated
You could feel it all around
You can sense the negative energy
Everybody's out to get you
Everyone is against you
Don't you let it drag you down
Don't let it consume and defeat you
Cause if you ever feel neglected
Because if you ever feel left out
If you think that all is lost
If you think that everything is hopeless
I'll be counting up my demons yeah
I will acknowledge my problems too
Hoping everything's not lost
I hope that we can overcome our problems
Singing out
Expressing our emotions
Oh oh oh yeah, oh oh yeah, oh oh yeah
Letting our voices be heard
Come on yeah oh oh yeah come on yeah
Encouraging others to join us
Everything's not lost
Everything is salvageable
Oh oh oh yeah oh oh yeah oh oh yeah
Still expressing our emotions
And everything's not lost
We can still recover
Come on yeah oh oh yeah come on yeah
Encouraging others to join
Come on yeah oh oh yeah come on yeah
Encouraging others to join
Everything's not lost
Everything is salvageable
Sing out yeah oh oh yeah come on yeah
Expressing ourselves with others
Everything's not lost
Everything is salvageable
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION
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@evidentlymak
lyrics:
When I'm counting up my demons.
Saw there was one for every day.
With the good ones on my shoulder,
I drove the other ones away.
If you ever feel neglected,
If you think all is lost,
I'll be counting up my demons, yeah,
Hoping everything's not lost.
When you thought that it was over,
You could feel it all around,
Everybody's out to get you,
Don't you let it drag you down.
Cos if you ever feel neglected,
If you think that all is lost,
I'll be counting up my demons, yeah.
Hoping everything's not lost
If you ever feel neglected,
If you think all is lost,
I'll be counting up my demons, yeah,
Hoping everything's not lost.
Singing out,
Oh oh oh yeah,
Oh oh yeah,
Oh oh yeah,
Everything's not lost.
Come on yeah,
Oh oh yeah,
Come on yeah,
Everything's not lost,
Oh oh oh yeah,
Oh oh yeah,
Oh oh yeah,
And everything's not lost,
Come on yeah,
Oh oh yeah,
Come on yeah,
Come on yeah,
Oh oh yeah,
Come on yeah,
Everything's not lost
Sing out yeah,
Oh oh yeah,
Come on yeah,
Everything's not lost,
Come on yeah,
Oh oh yeah,
Sing out yeah,
Everything's not lost
@guillermocaceres735
When I counted up my demons
Saw there was one for every day
With the good ones on my shoulder
I drove the other ones away
So if you ever feel neglected
And if you think all is lost
I'll be counting up my demons, yeah
Hoping everything's not lost
When you thought that it was over
You could feel it all around
Everybody's out to get you
Don't you let it drag you down
'Cause if you ever feel neglected
If you think all is lost
I'll be counting up my demons, yeah
Hoping everything's not lost
If you ever feel neglected
If you think that all is lost
I'll be counting up my demons, yeah
Hoping everything's not lost
Singing out oh oh oh yeah
Oh oh yeah
Oh oh yeah
Everything's not lost
So come on yeah
Oh oh yeah
Come on yeah
Everything's not lost
Oh oh oh yeah
Oh oh yeah
Oh oh yeah
And everything's not lost
Come on yeah
Oh oh yeah
Come on yeah
Come on yeah
Oh oh yeah
Come on yeah
Everything's not lost
Sing out yeah
Oh oh yeah
Come on yeah
Everything's not lost
Come on yeah
Oh oh yeah
Sing out yeah
Everything's not lost
No I never meant to do you wrong
That's what I came here to say
But If I was wrong, then I'm sorry
I don't let it stand in our way
'Cause my head just aches when I think of
The things that I shouldn't have done
But life is for living we all know
And I don't wanna live it alone
Sing ah ah ah
Sing ah ah ah
And just sing ah ah ah
@jrodproductionstudios9587
I know people have said this before, but Coldplay truly helped me fight my depression. I felt so lost. I had lost everything. My friends. I was all alone. One night I had enough. I was angry and sad, and I decided to just play some music for no reason, even though I didn't want to. Then this song was the first to come on. It started to catch me, with hope. Then when it broke into its guitar solo, the best feeling swept over me.Tears of joy swept through me. I had hope. As all those happy memories came flooding back. The songs meaning sang louder than words can describe it for me
@christophercarter1727
can't wait for the Superbowl, having coldplay playing at half time will give the best band in the world an even bigger audience, if that's at all possible, this band save my life and I'm so happy for them.
@jrodproductionstudios9587
+christopher carter I know I'm excited too, even though my team isn't in it. This band helps a lot of people, they really need more credit
@christophercarter1727
+Jared LaVoie indeed. I was so depressed when my girlfriend broke up with me and everything not lost is why I'm now over her
@lilianajimenezjofre7676
+Jared LaVoie I feel the same way too... but with "Fix You"... It´s like an hymn for me since I broke up with my ex husband... it was terrible, I felt lost... but here I am :)
@jrodproductionstudios9587
+liliana jimenez jofre it's crazy how much music can really do for you
@guiletheme3
Honestly I am a total hardcore/punk/metalhead but Parachutes has been my guilty go to for well over a decade, regardless of my opinion on their later work this album is fucking phenomenal and this finale is perfection.
@raysugarbelly258
As a fellow guy who has Coldplay albums (and Keane too, to be fair) in his playlist, next to the heavy punk and metal(core) music, and there is no guilt in listening to/enjoying it!
@kabobollomusic
Damn same bro
@patriot1151
I totally agree, I am a Metalhead as well and love Coldplay first 4 albums, not really a fan of their new sound.