Lovers in Japan
Coldplay Lyrics
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Runners, until the race is run
Soldiers, you've got to soldier on
Sometimes even the right is wrong
They are turning my head out
To see what I'm all about
Keeping my head down
But I have no doubt
One day we're gonna get out
Tonight maybe we're gonna run
Dreaming of the Osaka sun
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh
Dreaming of when the morning comes
They are turning my head out
To see what I'm all about
Keeping my head down
To see what it feels like now
But I have no doubt
One day the sun will come out
Reign of love
I can't let it go
To the sea I offer
This heavy load
Locusts will
Lift me up
I'm just a prisoner
In a reign of love
Locusts will
Let us stop
I wish I'd spoken
To the reign of love
Reign of love
By the church, we're waiting
Reign of love
My knees go praying
How I wish
I'd spoken up
Or we'd be carried
On the reign of love
The song “Lovers in Japan” by Coldplay is unlikely to be the only one with hidden meanings that go beyond just a love story, especially considering the inscrutable lyrics of its chorus. The first verse “Lovers, keep on the road you're on” and second and third “Runners, until the race is run Soldiers, you've got to soldier on Sometimes even the right is wrong” comprise the opening stanza that introduces us to the theme of the song. “Lovers, runners, and soldiers” here are used as metaphors to describe how people move through life, making choices that could either take them closer to or farther from their goals. But in the end, the song tells us it’s all about perseverance, continuing even when things don’t quite fall into place.
The chorus “Reign of love, I can’t let it go To the sea, I offer this heavy load Locusts will, lift me up I’m just a prisoner in a reign of love” appears anchored to the idea of love as an immutable force, one that we cannot resist or turn away. The final verse “By the church, we’re waiting Reign of love My knees go praying How I wish I’d spoken up Or we’d be carried On the reign of love” is poignant because it is as if the singer longs for deliverance from the turmoil that love has wrought in his life. The song’s overall takeaway is the cyclical nature of life’s struggles and the importance of holding on to love as the one anchor that can always bring us peace and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Lovers, keep on the road you're on
Couples should continue on the path they have chosen and not lose sight of their love for each other.
Runners, until the race is run
People should keep going and strive to achieve their goals until the very end.
Soldiers, you've got to soldier on
Defenders must keep their resolve and fight until the end to protect what they care about.
Sometimes even the right is wrong
Doing what is right may sometimes lead to unintended or negative consequences.
They are turning my head out
People are closely observing and judging me.
To see what I'm all about
To see who I truly am and what I stand for.
Keeping my head down
I am trying to remain calm and composed despite the scrutiny.
To see what it feels like now
Seeing how I deal with the pressure and whether I can overcome it.
But I have no doubt
I am confident that eventually things will get better.
One day, we're gonna get out
One day we will start anew and escape our current situation.
Tonight maybe we're gonna run
It is possible we will take action and try to escape tonight.
Dreaming of the Osaka sun
We are dreaming of a brighter future and going to Osaka to pursue our dreams.
Dreaming of when the morning comes
We are dreaming of a future where our problems will be long gone and the day will bring new hope.
Reign of love
The powerful and all-consuming feeling of love.
I can't let it go
I cannot let myself fall out of love or forget what I care about.
To the sea I offer
I am surrendering my heavy burden to the vastness of the sea, hoping to be free from it.
This heavy load
The weight of my problems and worries.
Locusts will
Difficulties and challenges will arise.
Lift me up
I will be able to overcome these challenges and be lifted up.
I'm just a prisoner
I'm trapped by my own feelings and can't break free from them.
In a reign of love
Under the complete and utter control of love.
Let us stop
I wish we could take a break and escape our current situation.
I wish I'd spoken
I regret not speaking up and being assertive earlier.
By the church, we're waiting
We are waiting for guidance or a sign in a place of worship.
My knees go praying
I'm praying for a better future or respite from my troubles.
Or we'd be carried
If we could only receive help on the reign of love, we will be lifted from our troubles.
On the reign of love
A world filled with love, hope and joy.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christopher Anthony John Martin, Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion
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@shinji_flu
Lovers, keep on the road you're on
Runners, until the race is run
Soldiers, you've got to soldier on
Sometimes even right is wrong
They are turning my head out
To see what I'm all about
Keeping my head down
To see what it feels like now
But I have no doubt
One day we're gonna get out
Tonight maybe we're gonna run
Dreaming of the Osaka sun
Ohohohoh ohohohoh oh
Dreaming of when the morning comes
They are turning my head out
To see what I'm all about
Keeping my head down
To see what it feels like now
And I have no doubt
One day the sun will come out
@superholly
Editing my wedding video and I was looking for something as sentimental as it was joyful. I discovered this song and I'm IN LOVE! ❤️
@Lildeesz
your wedding video introduced me to this underrated Coldplay song! So thank you Holly!
@chakitaklla1114
superholly hey! My gf loves your channel! Can u say something for her please? I'm honestly going to celebrate our anniversary with this song. (Hablo español :D)
@BehindTheCurtain_Truth
superholly and I love you
@Natonirismo
superholly vine aquí por tu boda ❤😢😢😢
@KristenLeMoon
We incorporated our pre-wedding Cold Play around our wedding as well as Sinatra and any Italian music to accompany my hubby. traditional English wedding march per my mom's wishes, Ava Maria. Could have contributed to me weeping lol. Mind you my dad passed and his father died years ago. mom and dad were gone as also.It was glorious and heartfelt. It was my belief that they were there,
@ailyntobal2007
12 years later still obsessed with this song.
@sinthangambasingam5931
I just found this song today.This song made my day.
@jessileon6873
X2
@OPatron24
This song is timeless