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)
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Coldplay Lyrics
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Doesn't mean I'm lost
Doesn't mean I've stopped
Doesn't mean I'm across
Just because I'm hurting
Doesn't mean I'm hurt
Doesn't mean I didn't get what I deserved
I just got lost!
Every river that I tried to cross
Every door I ever tried was locked
Oh and I'm just waiting 'til the shine wears off
You might be a big fish
In a little pond
Doesn't mean you've won
'Cause along may come
A bigger one
And you'll be lost!
Every river that you tried to cross
Every gun you ever held went off
Oh and I'm just waiting 'til the firing's stops
Oh and I'm just waiting 'til the shine wears off
[Jay-Z]
Uh-huh
I got you
Uhh
With the same sword they knight you
They gon' good night you with
Shit, that's only half if they like you
That ain't even the half what they might do
Don't believe me, ask Michael
See Martin, see Malcolm
See Biggie, see Pac, see success and its outcome
See Jesus, see Judas
See Caesar, see Brutus, see success is like suicide
Suicide, this is suicide
If you succeed, prepare to be crucified
Media meddles
Niggaz sue you, you settle
Every step you take, they remind you you ghetto
So it's tough being Bobby Brown
To be Bobby then, you have to be Bobby now
The question is, is to have had and lost
Better than not having it all
Because...
[Chris Martin]
I'm just waiting 'til the shine wears off
Oh and I'm just waiting 'til the shine wears off
The song Lost+ by Coldplay is a captivating tune that explores the themes of failure and success in life. The lyrics communicate the idea that just because one is losing doesn't mean they are lost. In other words, failure does not define a person or their future. The song goes on to suggest that success is not a guarantee of happiness, and that it comes with its own set of challenges. The line "every door I ever tried was locked" emphasizes the frustration that comes with trying to achieve a goal or dream, while "every gun you ever held went off" is a metaphorical reference to the risks that come with success.
The song also features a guest verse from rapper Jay-Z, who adds a layer of depth to the song's theme of success and its consequences. His verse highlights the fact that those who achieve success are often faced with negative consequences and scrutiny from the public and media and that it can lead to their downfall. He uses the analogy of a sword to emphasize the idea that success can be both an accomplishment and a threat.
Overall, the song is a powerful reminder that our failures and successes do not define us and that we should not be daunted by the obstacles that come with life.
Line by Line Meaning
Just because I'm losing
Just because I'm not winning
Doesn't mean I'm lost
Doesn't mean I'm directionless or without purpose
Doesn't mean I've stopped
Doesn't mean I've given up
Doesn't mean I'm across
Doesn't mean I've made it to my destination
Just because I'm hurting
Just because I'm in pain
Doesn't mean I'm hurt
Doesn't mean I'm permanently damaged
Doesn't mean I didn't get what I deserved
Doesn't mean I didn't get what was coming to me
No better and no worse
Neither worse nor better than others
I just got lost!
I just became directionless
Every river that I tried to cross
Every obstacle that I tried to overcome
Every door I ever tried was locked
Every opportunity I pursued was closed off
Oh and I'm just waiting 'til the shine wears off
Oh and I'm just waiting for the success to fade
You might be a big fish
You might be powerful or successful
In a little pond
In a small or limited setting
Doesn't mean you've won
Doesn't mean you've achieved ultimate success
'Cause along may come
'Cause you may encounter
A bigger one
A more powerful or successful rival
And you'll be lost!
And you'll become directionless
Every river that you tried to cross
Every obstacle that you tried to overcome
Every gun you ever held went off
Every opportunity you pursued failed
Oh and I'm just waiting 'til the firing's stops
Oh and I'm just waiting for the criticism to cease
Uh-huh
Interjection
I got you
I understand you
Uhh
Interjection
With the same sword they knight you
With the same tool they honor you
They gon' good night you with
They will bid you goodnight with
Shit, that's only half if they like you
That's only half of what they will do if they like you
That ain't even the half what they might do
That's not even the extent of what they're capable of doing
Don't believe me, ask Michael
Don't take my word for it, ask Michael Jackson
See Martin, see Malcolm
See Martin Luther King Jr., see Malcolm X
See Biggie, see Pac, see success and its outcome
See The Notorious B.I.G., see Tupac Shakur, see the consequences of success
See Jesus, see Judas
See Jesus Christ, see Judas Iscariot
See Caesar, see Brutus, see success is like suicide
See Julius Caesar, see Marcus Brutus, see how success can be self-destructive
Suicide, this is suicide
This is self-destructive
If you succeed, prepare to be crucified
If you achieve success, expect to be criticized and scrutinized
Media meddles
The media interferes
Niggaz sue you, you settle
People will sue you and you will settle out of court
Every step you take, they remind you you ghetto
At every turn, they remind you of your humble roots
So it's tough being Bobby Brown
So it's difficult to be a successful African American
To be Bobby then, you have to be Bobby now
To achieve success, you have to stay true to who you are
The question is, is to have had and lost
The question is, is it better to have achieved and lost
Better than not having it all
Better than never having achieved anything
Oh and I'm just waiting 'til the shine wears off
Oh and I'm just waiting for the success to fade
Contributed by Camilla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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