Orphans
Coldplay Lyrics

Boom boom ka, buba de ka
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Rosaleem of the damascene
Refers to a woman with striking features

Yes, she had eyes like the moon
Describes the woman's stunning eyes

Would have been on the silver screen
Implies the woman had potential as an actress

But for the missile monsoon
Her dreams were shattered by war

She went, "Woo woo, woo woo ooh ooh ooh"
Expresses the woman's frustration and grief

Indigo go up to heaven today
Refers to a bombing that caused death

"Woo woo, woo woo ooh ooh ooh"
Repeats the woman's lament

With bombs going boom ba-boom-boom
Describes the sound of explosions during war

She say
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I want to know when I can go
Longing for the past

Back and get drunk with my friends
Desire to relive youthful experiences

Baba would go where the flowers grow
Refers to a person who knew how to plant and grow crops

Almond and peach trees in bloom
Describes the beauty of the natural surroundings

And he would know just when and what to sow
Indicates the person had great wisdom and knowledge

So golden and opportune
Describes a time of prosperity

And he went "Woo woo, woo woo ooh ooh ooh"
Expresses the farmer's grief

Tulips the color of honey today
Describes the beauty of the natural surroundings

It's true true, woo woo ooh ooh ooh
Reprisal of the farmer's lament

With bombs going boom ba-boom-boom
Describes the sound of war

He say
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Cherubim, Seraphim soon
Refers to angels

Come sailing us home by the light of the moon
Expresses yearning for peace and hope

Oh I want to know when I can go
Longing for the past

Back and feel home again
Desire to return to a place of belonging

I guess we'll be raised on our own then
Realization of one's own strength

I want to be with you 'til the world ends
Expressing love and loyalty

Boom boom ka, buba de ka
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