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)
Moses
Coldplay Lyrics
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This thing that's happening to me
Like Moses has power over sea
So you've got power over me
Come on now, don't you want to know?
You're a refuge, somewhere I can go
You're air that, air that I can breathe
And oh, oh yes I would
If I only could
And you know I would
And baby I, oh baby I
I wish
Come on now, don't you want to see?
Just what a difference you've made in me
I'll be waiting oh no matter what you say
Cause I've been waiting for days, days, days
And oh, oh yes I would
If I only could
And you know I would
And baby I, oh baby I
I wish
I wish
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
If the sky's gonna fall down, let it fall on me
If you're gonna break down, you can break on me
If the sky's gonna fall down, let it fall on me
If it's gonna rain down, it can rain on me
It can rain on me
The lyrics to Coldplay's “Moses” may appear to be quite simple on the surface, but there’s definitely more meaning to them than meets the eye. The song was written as a dedication to a special someone who was able to make a significant and positive impact on the singer's life. The opening line of the song "Come on now, don't you want to see?" appears to be a plea for the person to understand the effect that they had on the singer. The metaphor "Like Moses has power over sea, So you've got power over me" highlights the idea that the person in question had authority over the singer, just as Moses had the ability to part the Red Sea. It's as if the person has the power to direct and guide the singer in their life.
The song goes on to express the singer’s gratitude towards the person for being there for them. The person is described as a "refuge" and "air that I can breathe." The line "Cause you're my golden opportunity" juxtaposes the notion that this person made the singer feel like they had a second chance in life, an opportunity to be better and see the world in a new light. The repeated refrain "And oh, oh yes I would, If I only could, And you know I would, And baby I, oh baby I, I wish" represents a sense of longing that the singer feels towards this person.
Overall, the lyrics communicate a strong message of gratitude and admiration. The person in question had a profound effect on the singer's life, and their presence was a catalyst for positive change in the singer's life. The lyrics, combined with the hauntingly beautiful melody and Chris Martin's emotive vocal delivery, make this song one of Coldplay's most poignant works.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on now, don't you want to see?
Asking the listener to pay attention
This thing that's happening to me
Referring to changes in his life
Like Moses has power over sea
Comparing the listener's power to that of Moses
So you've got power over me
Acknowledging the listener's influence on his life
Come on now, don't you want to know?
Asking the listener to be curious
You're a refuge, somewhere I can go
Describing the listener as a source of safety and comfort
You're air that, air that I can breathe
Describing the listener as essential for survival
Cause you're my golden opportunity
Expressing gratitude for the listener's presence
And oh, oh yes I would
Expressing a desire to do something
If I only could
Acknowledging a barrier to achieving that desire
And you know I would
Reiterating the desire to take action
And baby I, oh baby I
Addressing the listener
I wish
Expressing a hope
Come on now, don't you want to see?
Repeating the request for attention
Just what a difference you've made in me
Acknowledging the listener's impact on his life
I'll be waiting oh no matter what you say
Demonstrating determination to continue the relationship
Cause I've been waiting for days, days, days
Implying a long period of waiting
Oh
Exclamation of emotion
Oh, oh yes I would
Reiterating the desire to take action
If I only could
Acknowledging a barrier to achieving that desire
And you know I would
Reiterating the desire to take action
And baby I, oh baby I
Addressing the listener
I wish
Expressing a hope
I wish
Repeating the same hope
Oh, oh, oh
Exclamation of emotion
Oh, oh, oh
Repeating the same exclamation
If the sky's gonna fall down, let it fall on me
Offering to bear the burden for the listener
If you're gonna break down, you can break on me
Offering support to the listener through tough times
If the sky's gonna fall down, let it fall on me
Repeating the same offer
If it's gonna rain down, it can rain on me
Offering to share in the listener's struggles
It can rain on me
Reiterating the same offer
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION
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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