Lovers in Japan / Reign of Love
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,
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
Oh,
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 βLovers in Japanβ 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 βLovers, keep on the road you're onβ and second and third βRunners, until the race is run Soldiers, you've got to soldier on Sometimes even the right is wrongβ comprise the opening stanza that introduces us to the theme of the song. βLovers, runners, and soldiersβ 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 itβs all about perseverance, continuing even when things donβt quite fall into place.
The chorus βReign of love, I canβt let it go To the sea, I offer this heavy load Locusts will, lift me up Iβm just a prisoner in a reign of loveβ appears anchored to the idea of love as an immutable force, one that we cannot resist or turn away. The final verse βBy the church, weβre waiting Reign of love My knees go praying How I wish Iβd spoken up Or weβd be carried On the reign of loveβ is poignant because it is as if the singer longs for deliverance from the turmoil that love has wrought in his life. The songβs overall takeaway is the cyclical nature of lifeβs 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 Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christopher Anthony John Martin, Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion
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Jessie Wager
Lyrics:
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 are gonna get out
Tonight maybe we're gonna run
Dreaming of the Osaka sun
Ohh ohh...
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 canβt let go
To the sea I offer
This heavy load
Locusts will
Lift me up
Iβm just a prisoner
In a reign of love
Locusts will
Let us stop
I wish Iβd spoken
To the reign of love
Reign of love
By the church, weβre waiting
Reign of love
My knees go praying
How I wish
Iβd spoken up
Or weβd be carried
In the reign of love.
Kara _keegan_22
This song sounds like traveling the world. This song gives me so many feeling all at once
Traveling the world
Keep on fighting with an upbeat happy tune
Japan
Train rides
Roadtrips
Falling in love
Plane rides
Summer memories
The human life as a whole
Hope during war
jmons1978
coldplay music makes me feel like i can see the whole universe and everything that is going on, it makes everything seem not as random and chaotic as it really is
friend_ethan_
10 years later
J
The transition between "Lovers" and "Reign" is just epic.
RogΓ©rio Ribeiro
There's no transition, it just ends Lovers in Japan and starts Reign of Love right away.
Cierra Martinez
+RogΓ©rio Ribeiro I think he means the echoey part at the end of Lovers.
J
I do. It just gives me chills.
trevor nhlapo
It made me think and cry simultaneously when I was a struggling young man in South Africa..
toblerone
That's why we are in this version
clwireg
VLV is their Magnum Opus. I don't think Coldplay are EVER gonna release an album better than this one.
Martin L
Second after Parachutes