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)
Miracles
Coldplay Lyrics
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The angels sing to me these words
And sometimes in your eyes
I see the beauty in the world
Oh, now I'm floating so high
I blossom and die
Send your storm and your lightning to strike
Eyes
Sometimes the stars decide
To reflect in puddles in the dirt
When I look in your eyes
I forget all about what hurts
Oh, now I'm floating so high
I blossom and die
Send your storm and your lightning to strike
Me between the eyes
And cry
Believe in miracles
Oh hey, I'm floating up above the world now
Oh hey, I'm floating up above the world now
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah
Uh, uh, uh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Uh, uh, uh
The lyrics to "Miracles" by Coldplay express a sense of awe and wonder at the beauty of the world, as well as a recognition of the power of nature and the universe. The singer describes hearing the angels singing to him from above, and seeing beauty reflected in the eyes of someone he loves. The chorus expresses a feeling of being lifted up and transformed by these experiences, becoming something new and different.
When the singer says he is "floating so high," he seems to be describing a sense of transcendence or spiritual elevation. The word "blossom" suggests growth and change, while the phrase "send your storm and your lightning to strike me between the eyes" evokes a sense of danger or risk. The repetition of the word "eyes" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of seeing and perception.
In the second verse, the singer notes that even the stars can be reflected in the dirt when seen from the right angle - this suggests a sense of finding beauty and meaning where it might not be expected. When he looks into the eyes of his loved one, he is able to forget about pain and suffering, and simply be present in the moment.
Overall, "Miracles" is a song about finding joy and wonder in the world, even in the midst of difficulty and sadness. It encourages listeners to believe in the power of transformation and the possibility of finding something beautiful in unexpected places.
Line by Line Meaning
From up above I heard
When I raise my head to look up, I listen to a higher power communicate to me
The angels sing to me these words
These comforting and encouraging words I perceive sound like the melody of heavenly beings
And sometimes in your eyes
Occasionally, when I gaze into your eyes
I see the beauty in the world
I perceive the splendor of the world which is portrayed in your eyes
Oh, now I'm floating so high
My spirit is lifted so high
I blossom and die
My feelings and emotions significantly intensify and diminish simultaneously
Send your storm and your lightning to strike
Bring your toughest trials and hardships to challenge me
Me between the eyes
Directly confront me without giving me an escape route
Eyes
Unwaveringly!
Sometimes the stars decide
Occasionally celestial beings prefer to manifest themselves
To reflect in puddles in the dirt
They will demonstrate their brilliance through a humble and simple technique
When I look in your eyes
At that point when I peer into your eyes
I forget all about what hurts
I am consumed by your love, and the pain of the world disappears
And cry
I can't resist the feelings anymore, and I break down or shed a tear
Believe in miracles
Have faith in the impossible, it can come true
Oh hey, I'm floating up above the world now
I am spiritually bypassing the world's flaws and setback and being carried off higher
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah
With assurance and confirmation
Uh, uh, uh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Sounds of spontaneity and joy!
Uh, uh, uh
A feeling of absolute pleasure and euphoria
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion, Christopher Anthony John Martin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@EddievanderMeer
Love this song! This is one of my favourite coldplay songs now :p
@reemathunderbolt6976
Mine too!! Albeit 5 years later 😅
@meisikammarak6442
A big fan of yours😁✌
@Homeskillet60
Same
@bonifasiuseiga4474
you bring us to this song
@SMInformations
Me too bro 💯👊
@maverick29er10
"A moment of pain for a life time of glory"
-louis zamperini
@UmmeKulsum-yh2je
His brother told that to him
@watermenlon3617
-Pete Zamperini
i guess
@ShannilouBana-ay
I watched Unbroken with my cousins at their house, and I realized that life shouldn't be let go easily. Standing and staying strong with faith and hope can help through everything. It has a great story for everyone, especially for people who have had many lows in life. It was an amazing movie to inspire people to keep going in life, even when life is hard.