The lyrics talk about a relationship between two individuals and uses gravity as a metaphor for their love. The song is built around a piano, acoustic guitar, drums and background synths.
Gravity
Coldplay Lyrics
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It's been a long time coming
Such a long, long time
And I can't stop running
Such a long, long time
Can you hear my heart beating
Can you hear that sound?
'Cause I can't help thinking
And then I looked up at the sun and I could see
Oh, the way that gravity pulls on you and me
And then I looked up at the sky and saw the sun
And the way that gravity pushes on everyone
On everyone
Baby
When your wheels stop turning
And you feel let down
And it seems like troubles
Have come all around
I can hear your heart beating
I can hear that sound
But I can't help thinking
And I won't look now
And then I looked up at the sun and I could see
Oh, the way that gravity pulls on you and me
And then I looked up at the sky and saw the sun
And the way that gravity pushes on everyone
On everyone
On everyone
On everyone
On everyone
On everyone
In the song Gravity, Coldplay contemplates the effects of gravity on our lives. Chris Martin’s lyrics conveys a sense of desperation and the desire to escape from one’s problems. He begins by declaring that it’s been a long time coming and that he can’t stop running. He seems to be alluding to the difficulties he has faced in his life, which he has been unable to shake off. He then asks if the listener can hear his heart beating, indicating that he is in a state of anxiety. Nonetheless, he assures that he won’t stop now.
As the song progresses, Martin looks up at the sun and sees the impact of gravity. He notes how gravity pulls on everyone, causing them to be grounded and feel the weight of their troubles. Even the sky and the sun are not immune to the effects of gravity. In the second verse, Martin acknowledges that he can hear the listener’s heart beating too. He empathizes with the listener, noting that he also can’t help thinking, but he won't look down.
Overall, the song Gravity seems to be about the struggles of life that we all face- those moments when we feel weighed down and feel like giving up. Gravity is used as a metaphor for these struggles, and the song encourages us to keep going and not look down.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby
Addressing a loved one, perhaps a significant other or friend
It's been a long time coming
Implying that something has been anticipated for a prolonged period of time
Such a long, long time
Emphasizing the prior statement expressing a long duration of time
And I can't stop running
Suggesting a sense of urgency or desire to keep moving forward
Can you hear my heart beating
Asking if someone can sense their emotions or feelings
Can you hear that sound?
Clarifying that the sound referred to is their heartbeat
'Cause I can't help thinking
Admitting that they can't stop overthinking, potentially about their relationship or situation
And I won't stop now
Expressing a steadfast determination to keep going
And then I looked up at the sun and I could see
Describing a moment of reflection or realization
Oh, the way that gravity pulls on you and me
Using the metaphor of gravity to describe the influence their relationship or circumstances have on them
And then I looked up at the sky and saw the sun
Continuing the previous thought of reflection
And the way that gravity pushes on everyone
Expanding the metaphor to suggest that everyone is affected by external forces
Baby
Reiterating that they are addressing someone close to them
When your wheels stop turning
Referring to a moment of stagnation or feeling stuck
And you feel let down
Suggesting disappointment or discouragement
And it seems like troubles
Implying that hardships or challenges surround them
Have come all around
Stressing the pervasiveness of their troubles
I can hear your heart beating
Reassuring that they can empathize with the other's emotions
But I can't help thinking
Admitting that they still can't stop overthinking
And I won't look now
Implying a choice to avoid looking at their difficult situation
On everyone
Repeating the previous line to emphasize that all individuals are affected by external forces
On everyone
Continuing to reinforce the previous thought
On everyone
Repeating once more to drive the point home
On everyone
Continuing the repetition for emphasis
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Guy Rupert Berryman, William Champion, Christopher Anthony John Martin, Jonathan Mark Buckland
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Lyrics
Baby
It's been a long time coming
Such a long, long time
And I can't stop running
Such a long, long time
Can you hear my heart beating
Can you hear that sound?
'Cause I can't help thinking
And I won't stop now
And then I looked up at the sun and I could see
Oh, the way that gravity pulls on you and me
And then I looked up at the sky and saw the sun
And the way that gravity pushes on everyone
On everyone
Baby
When your wheels stop turning
And you feel let down
And it seems like troubles
Have come all around
I can hear your heart beating
I can hear that sound
But I can't help thinking
And I won't look now
And then I looked up at the sun and I could see
Oh, the way that gravity pulls on you and me
And then I looked up at the sky and saw the sun
And the way that gravity pushes on everyone
On everyone
On everyone
On everyone
On everyone
On everyone
Burty
Who else is still listening to this absolute masterpiece?
Cezar G
Absolutely
Debbie Wheeler
Me!! And singing along - I have the sheet music too 😊
Cody Box
Shiiiit surprisingly I'm just hearing this for the very first time
Eowyn
I do. In august 2023.
S K
I have not heard this song in a really long time, the last time I heard it, I put it on repeat until I was dried off tears....I will do it again....what a wonderful song and thanks to Coldplay!
zoila woodson
I do the same thing. Only Coldplay does this to me. Love them!
Greta Murnikaitė
only Coldplay can make me feel happy, nostalgic and sad at one time.
Januar Avicena
mohammed fahad she's my wife
Januar Avicena
Greta Murnikaitė mwehehe