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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coldplay
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)
In My Place itemprop=offers
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 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 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 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 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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Alyas Scofield
on Yellow
love it
Jeannie Smith
on A Sky Full of Stars
<3 love it!
Jeannie Smith
on Shiver
Also I'd like to add that this song and some oyher stuff makes me think of The Bee Gees for some reason.
Jeannie Smith
on Shiver
I like this because of Lucy who's knickname is Shivers.
Jeannie Smith
on Speed of Sound
I like all of Coldplay's songs so far. :)
Jeannie Smith
on O
I like this.
Jeannie Smith
on A Sky Full of Stars
love this song <3
Jeannie Smith
on A Sky Full of Stars
Like this!
Kirstine Reville
on Fix You
NICE