The song won the award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards.
In My Place
Coldplay Lyrics
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Were lines that I couldn't change
I was lost, oh yeah
And I was lost, I was lost
Crossed lines I shouldn't have crossed
I was lost, oh yeah
Yeah, how long must you wait for it?
Yeah, how long must you pay for it?
Yeah, how long must you wait for it?
Oh, for it?
I was scared, I was scared
Tired and underprepared
But I'll wait for it
And if you go, if you go
And leave me down here on my own
Then I'll wait for you, yeah
Yeah, how long must you wait for it?
Yeah, how long must you pay for it?
Yeah, how long must you wait for it?
Oh, for it?
Sing it, please, please, please
Come back, come sing to me, to me, me
Come on and sing it out, now, now
Come on and sing it out to me, me
Come back and sing it
In my place, in my place
Were lines that I couldn't change
And I was lost, oh yeah, oh yeah
The lyrics to Coldplay's song "In My Place" describe the feeling of being lost and out of control, but also hopeful for someone to come back and sing to them. The lines "I was lost, oh yeah" and "Crossed lines I shouldn't have crossed" show the singer's lack of direction in life and their regret for past mistakes. However, the chorus "Yeah, how long must you wait for it? Yeah, how long must you pay for it? Yeah, how long must you wait for it? Oh for it" suggests a desire for redemption and a willingness to wait for it.
The verses also depict a sense of fear and being unprepared, as seen in the lines "I was scared, I was scared, tired and underprepared/But I wait for it." Despite the fear, the singer remains optimistic and willing to wait for the return of the person they are speaking to. The repetition of "come back and sing it" in the final lines suggests a need for comfort and the healing power of music.
Overall, "In My Place" portrays the struggle of feeling lost and out of control, but also the hope for redemption and the healing power of music.
Line by Line Meaning
In my place, in my place
I have been replaced, and I have to accept it
Were lines that I couldn't change
There are things beyond my control
I was lost, oh yeah
I was confused and did not know where I was going
And I was lost, I was lost
I was lost both physically and mentally
Crossed lines I shouldn't have crossed
I made mistakes that I wish I could take back
Yeah, how long must you wait for it?
How much time must you invest to achieve a goal?
Yeah, how long must you pay for it?
How much must you sacrifice to achieve a goal?
Oh for it
All of this effort is for that goal
I was scared, I was scared
I was afraid of the unknown and the future
Tired and under prepared
I was overworked and not ready for what was coming
But I wait for it
Despite all of this, I am still willing to wait and work towards my goals
And if you go, if you go
If you leave me behind
And leave me down here on my own
And I am left alone
Then I'll wait for you, yeah
I will still wait for you to come back
Sing it, please, please, please
I am begging you to come back and make me feel better
Come back and sing to me, to me, me
Come back and make me feel better by singing to me
Come on and sing it out, now, now
Sing it out loud and clear now
Come on and sing it out, to me, me
Sing it out loud and clear to me
Come back and sing it
Please come back and make me feel better by singing to me
In my place, in my place
I am being replaced
Were lines that I couldn't change
There were things beyond my control
And I was lost, oh yeah, oh yeah
I was confused, and I didn't know where to go
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christopher Anthony John Martin, Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion
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In My Place, In My Place
Were lines that I couldn't change
I was lost, oh yeah
I was lost, I was lost
Crossed lines I shouldn't have crossed
I was lost, oh yeah
Yeah
How long must you wait for it?
Yeah
How long must you pay for it?
Yeah
How long must you wait for it?
Oh, for it
I was scared, I was scared
Tired and under prepared
But I'll wait for it
If you go, if you go
Leave me down here on my own
Then I'll wait for you (yeah)
Yeah
How long must you wait for it?
Yeah
How long must you pay for it?
Yeah
How long must you wait for it?
Oh, for it?
Singing please, please, please
Come back and sing to me
To me, me
Come on and sing it out
Now, now
Come on and sing it out
To me, me
Come back and sing
In My Place, In My Place
Were lines that I couldn't change
And I was lost, oh yeah
Oh yeah
@geoffreykoury1206
it's the perfect evolution of yellow into a new song - you make great music i love you
@mrg_pires
Em 2024 e eu não paro de ouvir essa obra de arte. ❤
@GustavoSantos-lp2fi
Verdade mesmo muito bom Cacoal Rondônia
@vibe4670
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@RosangelaJoyce-h6y
Vou. Morar. Com. Meu. Irmão. Não. Quero. Mais. Morar. Com. Minha. Irmã. 😢😢😢😢😢
@Alexsoft76
Послушай кавер от Лео Морачиолли. Понравится.
@fklp8838
Somos 2
@Joelster-og4pf
I can never get enough of that riff. Johnny Buckland as a guitarist is criminally underrated.
@supercall157
The guitar melody from 0:06 to 0:33 is so memorable and familiar. it’s like an old memory suddenly hitting you
@floppa1756
Finally, someone who gets it.