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)
How You See the World
Coldplay Lyrics
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Looking for something?
Tired of everything
Searching and struggling
Are you worried about it?
Do you wanna talk about it?
Oh You're gonna get it right some time
And not much to make sense of
Are you running in a circle?
You can't be too careful
And you can't relate it
'Cause it's complicated
Oh You're gonna get it right some time
You're gonna get it right some time
It's how you see the world
How many times can you see?
You can't believe what you learn
It's how you see the world
Don't you worry yourself
Your not gonna get hurt
Oh
Is there something missing?
There's nobody listening
Are you scared of what you don't know?
don't wanna end up on your own?
You need conversation
And information
Oh
Gonna get it right sometimes
You just wanna get it right sometimes
It's how you see the world
How many times have you heard?
You can't believe a word
It's how you see the world
Don't you worry yourself
'Cause nobody can learn
Oh
Oh
Oh
That's how you see the world
That's how you see the world
The song "How You See the World" by Coldplay delves into the struggles and concerns of a person who feels lost and searching for something. The lyrics suggest that the person may feel misunderstood or unheard, as they ask if anyone is listening and express the difficulties of relating to others because of the complexity of their emotions. Despite these challenges, the song offers reassurance that the person will eventually figure things out and get it right, although it may take some time.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of perspective in navigating the world. The phrase "it's how you see the world" suggests that the way one perceives their surroundings is crucial in determining their understanding of it. The lyrics also touch on the theme of fear and caution, acknowledging that there are many things to be scared of and that one can never be too careful. However, the final line of the chorus suggests that there is no need to worry or fear because there is no one right way to see the world.
Overall, the song offers a message of hope and encouragement to those who may be struggling, emphasizing the importance of perspective and the inevitability of figuring things out, with time and patience.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you missing something?
Are you feeling like something important is absent in your life?
Looking for something?
Are you in search of something that will give your life more meaning?
Tired of everything
Are you fed up with your daily routine and things around you?
Searching and struggling
Are you putting effort into finding something that resonates with you, but it's hard and stressful?
Are you worried about it?
Does it bother you and stress you out?
Do you wanna talk about it?
Would you find it helpful to share your thoughts with someone?
Oh You're gonna get it right some time
You'll eventually figure things out and find your way.
There's so much to be scared of
There are many things in life that can be frightening, overwhelming and uncertain.
And not much to make sense of
In life, there's often very little that's certain, and it's hard to understand why things happen.
Are you running in a circle?
Do you feel like you're putting in effort but not getting anywhere?
You can't be too careful
It's important to be cautious yet not overly paranoid.
And you can't relate it
It's difficult to explain what you're feeling to others.
Cause it's complicated.
The situation is intricate and not easily resolved.
It's how you see the world
Life is experienced through the lens of individual perspectives and perceptions.
How many times can you see?
How much experience can you gather before you learn to trust your own intuition?
You can't believe what you learn
Sometimes, the lessons we learn in life don't apply to every situation and can be misleading.
Don't you worry yourself.
Don't stress yourself out over things you can't control; let life run its course.
Your not gonna get hurt
Don't worry; things will turn out all right.
There's nobody listening
You feel unheard and overlooked.
Are you scared of what you don't know?
Do you get anxious over unknown situations?
don't wanna end up on your own?
Are you afraid of being alone?
You need conversation
Having someone to talk with is essential for emotional stability.
And information
Having access to knowledge and understanding can provide comfort and clarity.
Gonna get it right sometimes
You'll figure things out eventually.
You just wanna get it right sometimes
You don't need everything to be perfect, only right some of the time.
Cause nobody can learn
People can't always learn from the lessons of others; sometimes, they have to experience things themselves to understand.
That's how you see the world
Your worldview is unique to you, and it shapes how you interact with and perceive the world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION
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LYRICS: How you see the world 2019
[Verse 1]
Are you missing something?
Looking for something?
Tired of everything?
Searching and struggling?
Are you worried about it?
Do you wanna talk about it?
Oh you're gonna get it right sometime
[Verse 2]
There's so much to be scared of
And not much to make sense of
Are you running in a circle?
You can't be too careful
And you can't relate it
'Cause it's complicated
Oh you're gonna get it right sometime
You're gonna get it right sometime
[Chorus]
That's how you see the world
How many times can you say
You can't believe what you heard?
That's how you see the world
Don't you worry yourself
You're not gonna get hurt
Oooh
[Verse 3]
Is there something missing?
Is nobody listening?
Are you scared of what you don't know?
Don't wanna end up on your own
You need conversation and information
Oh you're gonna get it right sometimes
You just wanna get it right sometimes
[Chorus]
That's how you see the world
How many times have you heard
But you can't believe a word?
That's how you see the world
Oh don't you worry yourself
'Cause nobody can hurt you
[Outro]
That's how you see the world
That's how you see the world
Larigirl
Are you missing something?
Looking for something?
Tired of everything
Searching and struggling
Are you worried about it?
Do you wanna talk about it?
Oh You're gonna get it right some time
Theres so much to be scared of
And not much to make sense of
Are you running in a circle?
You can't be too careful
And you can't relate it
'Cos it's complicated
Oh You're gonna get it right some time
You're gonna get it right some time
It's how you see the world
How many times can you see?
You can't believe what you learn
It's how you see the world
Don't you worry yourself
Your not gonna get hurt
Oh
Is there something missing?
There's nobody listening
Are you scared of what you don't know?
Dont wanna end up on your own?
You need conversation
And information
Oh
Gonna get it right sometimes
You just wanna get it right sometimes
It's how you see the world
How many times have you heard?
You can't believe a word
It's how you see the world
Don't you worry yourself
'Cos nobody can learn
Oh
Oh
Oh
That's how you see the world
That's how you see the world
Luc Germain
Spies, God Put A Smile Upon Your Face, How You See The Worle and Violet Hill are like a quadrilogy of dark Coldplay songs. I fucking love the riffs
Jordan Jansen
Add Yes, 42, Cemeteries of London, Another's Arms, Major Minus, All Your Friends, Daylight and you'll have the perfect Dark Coldplay album! ;)
marioskyjuicemonster
agree with u cuz me had enjoyed all of em
It’s Magic
Mylo X. In my place has an amazong guitar riff to it and so does Animals and Crest of Waves
Luc Germain
Its magic like every coldplay song has several great guitar riffs, but this paricular here is just so badass and raw, I love it
Nour Sarhan
Also Murder. The title already explains it lol
John Franco+
3:18 - one of Coldplay´s finest instrumentals in their entire career!
RishiBaskar Music
John Bojórquez listen to the end of trouble in town
Benjamin Davis
@RishiBaskar Music sounds just like it
Cainethecolplayer1998 W.
Ever heard the climax to the ending of Politik??