Moving to Mars
Coldplay Lyrics
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The wreckage of a universe floats past
Somewhere up above my heart
A tiny little seed is sown
A government is overthrown
Who knows when we'll be coming home at last
And I heard it on the radio
And I heard it on a tv show
That somewhere up above
And in my heart
They'll be tearing us apart
Maybe moving us to mars
We won't see the earth again
In these seconds just remain unchanged
Eight to nine, nine to ten
We are meeting for the first time
We might never meet again you and me
We are meeting for the first time
Can't you see
Seven, six, five, four, three
We are meeting for the first time
Singing this space symphony
They'll be tearing us apart moving us to mars
Past the satellites and stars
They'll be moving us to mars
The song "Moving to Mars" by Coldplay is characterized by its space-related imagery and themes. The opening lines of the song set the tone, describing the wreckage of a universe floating above the stars. The lyrics then transition to a more personal level, with the singer-songwriter reflecting on the idea of leaving earth and moving to Mars. The seed of this idea is planted in the singer's heart, and he juxtaposes it with a government being overthrown- perhaps to suggest that the urgent need to flee the earth is a result of political or social turmoil. The chorus of the song suggests that the move to Mars will come at a price- tearing people apart and isolating them from one another.
The verses of the song, with its countdown of numbers, give a sense of urgency and anticipation. The repetition of "We are meeting for the first time" suggests that the move to Mars is not just a physical move, but also a metaphorical one- a chance to start over or begin anew. The final lines of the song "They'll be tearing us apart moving us to mars" remind us that this move may not necessarily lead to a better future- rather, the grass may not always be greener on the other side, and escape may not be the answer to all our problems.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere up above the stars
In the vast expanse of the universe, there are stars that we can barely comprehend.
The wreckage of a universe floats past
There is wreckage of another universe floating around in the current universe we inhabit.
Somewhere up above my heart
In my heart, there exists a desire to explore this vast universe.
A tiny little seed is sown
This desire to explore is slowly taking root within me.
A government is overthrown
The desire to leave Earth and explore other planets or galaxies could potentially lead to the overthrow of governments on Earth.
Who knows when we'll be coming home at last
If we were to leave Earth, it is unclear when, if ever, we would return home.
And I heard it on the radio
I heard a rumor or suggestion on the radio that one day humans will be able to live in space.
That one day we'll be living in the stars
There may come a time in the future when people will actually be able to call the stars their home.
And I heard it on a tv show
Another source of information that sparks the desire to explore space is television shows, which often depict space travel and life on other planets.
That somewhere up above
In space, there are infinite possibilities and opportunities for exploration.
And in my heart
My desire to explore space is a deeply personal and emotional one.
They'll be tearing us apart
The longing to explore space could cause us to become disconnected from our current lives and relationships on Earth.
Maybe moving us to mars
Perhaps the future of space travel will involve moving humans to live on Mars instead of staying on Earth.
We won't see the earth again
Once we leave Earth, it is unknown if we will ever see it again.
In these seconds just remain unchanged
As we embark on something new and uncertain, it's important to cherish the moments we have on Earth as they are.
Eight to nine, nine to ten
From one moment to the next, we are experiencing time and change.
We are meeting for the first time
Every new experience is like meeting someone or something for the first time, offering a novel perspective.
We might never meet again you and me
It's possible to experience something only once and never have that same experience again in the future.
Can't you see
Isn't it obvious that every moment is unique and irreplaceable?
Seven, six, five, four, three
Counting down to something that is new and unknown is both exhilarating and nerve-wracking.
Singing this space symphony
The desire to explore space is like a beautiful symphony that is being sung by humanity.
They'll be moving us to mars
If humans were to ever leave Earth, Mars is a likely destination for the journey into space.
Past the satellites and stars
In order to reach Mars, humans would have to pass by a multitude of celestial bodies in space.
They'll be tearing us apart moving us to mars
The desire to explore space could cause us to become disconnected from our current lives and relationships on Earth, and potentially move to Mars to start anew.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN ENO, CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION, Christopher Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonathan Buckland
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Somewhere up above the stars
The wreckage of a universe floats past
Somewhere up above my heart
A tiny little seed is sown, a government is overthrown,
Who knows when we'll be coming home at last
And I heard it on the radio that one day we'll be living in the stars
And I heard it on a TV show that somewhere up above and in my heart
They'll be tearing us apart, maybe moving us to Mars
We won't see the earth again
And the seconds just remain unchanged
8 to 9, 9 to 10
We are meeting for the first time
We might never meet again, you and me
We are meeting for the first time can't you see
7 6 5 4 3
We are meeting for the first time
Singing this space symphony
They'll be tearing us apart, maybe moving us to Mars,
Past the satellites and stars, they're moving us to Mars
@Jonny_001
I think U.F.O and Hurts like Heaven are the best songs on the whole album
Not that I don't like the other songs, love them to but U.F.O and Hurts like Heaven give me such a special feeling and automatically put a big smile on my face.
And they are more special for me now because they showed me this beautiful masterpiece!!!
Moving to Mars should not be replaced by any song
Because it doesn't belong to any album and stands on his own it makes it all the more special to me
First time when I heard it was incredible
But when you get to 1:46......
That feeling is just indescribable!!!!
LOVE YOU COLDPLAY!!!
(A.k.a. Best band in the known galaxy)
@MotivationMadness
♡ ♫ We are meeting for the first time... ♫ ♡
@Opossum_queen
it´s just me or coldplay need to do a album with all their b-sides?
@bakedbeanishdragon
+daniel casasola (Gerardo) Their b-sides have been the only good stuff they've done for 5 years.
So yes.
@emiliasalg5730
defenitly.
@portertheg2139
100 times better than this new stuff. Proof <3
@BlackHawk13331Gaming
+daniel casasola (Gerardo) Thats got to be the best idea ever :)
@luisafonsoandre
+daniel casasola (Gerardo) much better than what they're releasing nowadays :/
@Knickerboxer
The fact that this song didn't make it on any album is beyond me. Masterpiece!! Wish theyd go back to sounding like this, but anything Chris Martin touches is gold.
@soleylindaegilsdottir6016
+Knickerboxer It's funny, it's like they intentionally don't put their best songs on their album but instead release them as a b-side :)
@manuelbm26
+Sóley Linda Egilsdóttir Yeah, I think they made their best songs to the real coldplayers, releasing them on b-sides.