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)
Life In Technicolor I & II
Coldplay Lyrics
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Down the corner of my street
Every night there the headlights are glowing
There's a cold war coming
On the radio I heard
Baby, it's a violent world
Oh, love, don't let me go
I can hear it coming
I can hear the silent sound
Now my feet won't touch the ground
Time came a-creeping
Oh and time's a loaded gun
(Every road is a ray of light)
It goes on
Time only can lead you on, still it's
Such a beautiful night
Oh, love, don't let me go
Won't you take me where the street lights glow
I can hear it coming
Like a serenade of sound
Now my feet won't touch the ground
Gravity, release me
And don't ever hold me down
Now my feet won't touch the ground
The lyrics to Coldplay's "Life in Technicolor II" evoke a sense of urgency and impending doom. The opening lines describe a wild wind blowing down the street, and the headlights of passing cars serve as a reminder of the world outside. The radio announces a violent world, foreshadowing the coming of a cold war. Against this backdrop of uncertainty and fear, the singer pleads with love not to let him go, asking to be taken to a place where the street lights glow. The song's chorus speaks of the impending inevitability of change, with the silent sound of time creeping ever closer.
The second verse of the song incorporates more explicit references to time, with the lyrics describing it as a loaded gun that can only lead us on. Despite this foreboding portrayal of time, the singer still finds the current night to be beautiful. The chorus once again repeats, with the singer seeking to be carried away from the ground by the serenade of sound. The final lyric speaks of release, suggesting an opt-out clause from the burdens of gravity and earthly responsibility.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a wild wind blowing
The singer is noticing a strong, unpredictable force that represents potential for change.
Down the corner of my street
The change is happening close to home.
Every night there the headlights are glowing
Cars are driving by regularly, indicating that life is moving forward despite the chaos.
There's a cold war coming
There is impending conflict coming.
On the radio I heard
The artist is receiving information about the state of the world through media.
Baby, it's a violent world
The world is full of conflict and danger.
Oh, love, don't let me go
The singer is asking for love to stay with them through turbulent times.
Won't you take me where the street lights glow
The artist is seeking a safe haven where they can feel comfort and security.
I can hear it coming
The artist can sense impending change.
I can hear the silent sound
The artist is perceiving a subtle shift in the world around them.
Now my feet won't touch the ground
The singer is feeling euphoric and uplifted amidst the chaos.
Time came a-creeping
The passage of time is gradually making itself known.
Oh and time's a loaded gun
Time can cause great damage and wreak havoc on life.
(Every road is a ray of light)
Even in dark times, there is always a glimmer of hope to be found.
It goes on
Life continues regardless of what happens, and time keeps moving forward.
Time only can lead you on, still it's
Time is an unstoppable force that can only lead us forward, even when it's difficult.
Such a beautiful night
Despite the chaos, the artist can see the beauty in the world around them.
Gravity, release me
The singer wants to break free from the restrictions holding them down, both literal and metaphorical.
And don't ever hold me down
The singer wants to be free from the weight of the world around them.
Now my feet won't touch the ground
The artist is finally able to escape the pressures of the world and find a sense of weightlessness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christopher Anthony Martin, Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion
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There's a wild wind blowing
Down the corner of my street
Every night there the headlights are glowing
There's a cold war coming
On the radio I heard
Baby, it's a violent world
Oh, love, don't let me go
Won't you take me where the street lights glow
I can hear it coming
I can hear the silent sound
Now my feet won't touch the ground
Time came a-creeping
Oh and time's a loaded gun
(Every road is a ray of light)
It goes on
Time only can lead you on, still it's
Such a beautiful night
Oh, love, don't let me go
Won't you take me where the street lights glow
I can hear it coming
Like a serenade of sound
Now my feet won't touch the ground
Gravity, release me
And don't ever hold me down
Now my feet won't touch the ground
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Life in Technicolor ii - Lyrics
There's a wild wind blowing
Down the corner of my street
Every night there the headlights are glowing
There's a cold war coming
On the radio I heard
Baby it's a violent world
Oh oh love don't let me go
Won't you take me where the street lights glow?
I can hear it coming
I can hear the siren sound
Now my feet won't touch the ground
Time came a-creeping
Oh and time's a loaded gun
Every road is a ray of light
It goes on
Time'll leak and lead you on
Still it's such beautiful night
Oh oh love don't let me go
Won't you take me where the street lights glow?
I can hear it coming
Like a serenade of sound
Now my feet won't touch the ground
Gravity release me
And don't ever hold me down
Now my feet won't touch the ground
Obs: Please stream Coldplay's last album #EverydayLife, they didnt divulge it enough, it's amazing and deserve so much more
@ssayonei
I´m leaving my comment here so when someone likes it, I can listen to this masterpiece again.
@glendabothwell9091
I like it
@Dan.o7
You’re welcome
@Andor2022
Love it ❤
@imanebahar9702
Come back!
@NaturalBird1
here ya go; come back :))
@jordansmith8710
Am I the only one that thinks they should start playing this at live shows? It's a stunning song.
@bryannguyen5633
+Jordan Smith They should reenact the music video's "live performance" also. :-)
@annetteliu5253
it's truely stunning . I love every aspect, every instrument on it ... just perfect ❤
@pvtrichter88
+annette liu who knew puppets could rock this hard!!?