A promo CD single for the song was released in December 2008. The official single was released on 2 February 2009 on 7" vinyl and digital download. The single includes the previously unreleased and unheard track "The Goldrush", one of the few Coldplay songs featuring lead vocals by drummer Will Champion and also includes additional vocals by Eno. The song was originally intended to be on Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, but was altered to the form that appears on the album as the band did not want to include a song that they considered to be their safety net and that would be an obvious single.
"Life in Technicolor II" starts with a loop consisting of a santoor accompanied by tabla-like percussion. The loop is then repeated through the verses and part of the chorus. The music video, at the song's start, features a puppet santoor player and a puppet tabla player, before the band puppets enter the stage.
The music video premiered on 20 January 2009 on 4Music and Channel 4. The video starts out with kids sitting and awaiting a traditional Punch and Judy puppet show and features the band performing as puppets. However, the puppet show becomes increasingly extravagant as the video goes on, eventually featuring pyrotechnics and frontman Chris Martin crowd surfing over the children. Finally the puppet band members board a small helicopter which crashes through a window and flies away. James Clarkson and Coldplay's unofficial fifth member, Phil Harvey, can be seen in the video.
The director of this video is Dougal Wilson. The video was nominated in the Best Art Direction in a Video and Best Visual Effects in a Video categories at the UK Music Video Awards 2009.
The instrumental version of this song, "Life In Technicolor" can be heard as the film Night at the Museum 2 ends during a scene with Ben Stiller and Amy Adams. It was also used on Sky Sports' "Ford Super Sunday" coverage during the 2008/2009 as well as "Match of the Day" during the same season. This version was used at the beginning of the Great Yarmouth (UK) HIppodrome Circus show 2009. NFL Network also used it for their coverage of the 2009 NFL Scouting Combine and also for their coverage of the 2009 NFL Draft. The song was also played during the opening montage of the 2009 ESPY Awards.
Life in Technicolor 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!!?