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)
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Coldplay Lyrics
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Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
The song "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" tells listeners to have a happy holiday season and encourages them to let go of their worries and enjoy the moment. The first verse tells the listener to "let your heart be light" and to put your troubles "out of sight." The second verse advises the listener to "make the Yuletide gay" and promises that our troubles will be "miles away." The song encourages us to look back at happy memories, such as "olden days," and to appreciate and be grateful for the presence of "faithful friends who are dear to us." The bridge reminds us that no matter what happens in life, we will always be striving to be together during the holiday season.
The song is a reminder that the holiday season is a time for love, joy, and unity. It reminds us to cherish the present moment, connect with loved ones and remain optimistic for the future. Through this classic Christmas song, Coldplay reminds us to be present in the moment and cherish everything that we have.
Line by Line Meaning
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wish yourself a joyful Christmas
Let your heart be light
Try to be joyful and optimistic
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Let's forget about our problems and focus on the holiday
Make the Yuletide gay
Make the festive season happy and joyful
Here we are as in olden days
We are together like in the good old days
Happy golden days of yore
Reminiscing about happy times from the past
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Our loyal and beloved friends gathering with us
Gather near to us once more
Come together with us again
Through the years we all will be together
We will always be together in the future
If the fates allow
If life allows us to be together
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Put a bright star at the top of the Christmas tree
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Enjoy your Christmas with joy and happiness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Steve Koller
Am I the only guy who wants a Cold play Christmas Album?
Audrey Hernandez
No
Massimo Tedone
You're not the only one😍
G
We wouldn't take it, we would cry for all album
Gabs inVermont
oh im getting it tomorrow :)
Eryka Hazell
I WISH THEY WOULD!!!
musicandbooks95
This song is for drinking hot chocolate with loved ones as snow falls outside.
Its for relaxing close to the fire,for getting cozy.
I love it :)
Eric Cech
Never a better time for this song, especially in 2020. To all who can't be with their families and loved ones, here's to Christmas 2021.
Eric Black
Here's to doctor Fauci being arrested in 2022. What a Merry Christmas that would be.
Grecii 🐬
A lovely song! Merry christmas for everyone <3