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)
Proof
Coldplay Lyrics
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What wouldn't I do?
And I'm covered it's true
I'm covered in you
If I ever want proof
I find it in you
Yeah I honestly do
Light and dark
Bright, spark
Light and dark, and then light
So I waited all day
What wouldn't I say
And all the things in your way
Things happen that way
oh oh, if I ever want proof
Then I find it in you, oh oh
Yeah I honestly do
In you I find proof
Light and dark
Bright, spark
Light and dark, and then light
Light, light, light, light
The lyrics of Coldplay's song "Proof" describe a person waiting patiently for someone they love. The singer implies that for this person, they would do anything to be with them. The phrase "And I'm covered it's true, I'm covered in you" could be interpreted as the person feeling completely engulfed or enveloped by their love for the other person. The song then switches to discussing the idea of proof or evidence. The singer claims that if they were ever looking for evidence of love, they find it in the person they are waiting for. They don't need any further proof than just being with them.
The phrase "Light and dark, Bright, spark" could be a nod to the idea of dichotomy or contrast. The singer is referencing the light and dark parts of life, and finding that bright spark or glimmer of hope within their love. They then repeat the idea of light, with the final lines of the song just being "light, light, light, light." This could be interpreted as them finding comfort and solace in the lightness or happiness that their love brings them.
Line by Line Meaning
So I waited for you
I patiently waited for your arrival
What wouldn't I do?
I am willing to do anything for you
And I'm covered it's true
I am fully immersed in my love for you
I'm covered in you
Your presence has completely taken over me
If I ever want proof
Whenever I need evidence
I find it in you
I find it through you
Yeah I honestly do
I really do
In you I find proof
You are my proof
Light and dark
The contrasting sides of life
Bright, spark
The moments of joy and inspiration
Light and dark, and then light
The shifting nature of life's highs and lows
So I waited all day
I patiently waited for an entire day
What wouldn't I say
I am willing to express anything to you
And all the things in your way
All the obstacles blocking our path
Things happen that way
Life unfolds as it should
Light, light, light, light
Repeated emphasis on the importance of light
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION
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Levan Kutaladze
So I waited for you
What wouldn't I do?
And I'm covered it's true
I'm covered in you
And if I ever want proof
I find it in you
Yeah, I honestly do
In you I find proof
Light and dark
Bright spark
Light and dark
And then light
So I waited all day
What wouldn't I say?
And are there things in the way?
Things happen that way
Oh and if I ever want proof
Then I find it in you
Oh, yeah, I honestly do
In you I find proof
Light and dark
Bright spark
Light and dark
And then light
Light
Light
Light
Light
Natalie Magee
To the people who talk shit about Ghost Stories: Chris Martin has said multiple times that it was an album he needed to get off his chest and that the group did not care about what critics would think of it. In my opinion, it's a pretty good album. If you don't like it, don't listen to it or buy it- simple. No need to spread your negativity about it.
Strawberry Swing
I loveee ghost stories and every Coldplay song ever made😁
Christopher Rapczynski
Cope with a dead band that refuses to try
Ak Wilson
Better than A Head Full Of Dreams.
Mullan Media
I actually think it's one of their best. The fact they didn't care about what anyone thought about it is reflected in the sound. It's got this amazing atmosphere that none of the other 6 albums have, and the songs are deep. I'd welcome more songs like that from them.
Mr Flibble
I initially didn't like ghost stories at all but after listening through it properly it is a wonderful album with some outstanding tracks such as another's arms, o, ink, always in my head and true love.
Bob Nag
I came back to revisit this song after almost 8 years. Wow ... chilling voice and simplicity. Thank you Chris for pouring out your heart. You are such a giving musician. And this work of art showcases your immense talent. Once again, thank you for inspiring emotion.
23Trevman
I love finding Coldplay songs I've never heard before. Love Coldplay!!!!
Santy Film Nerd
Esta es otra de esas canciones geniales de Coldplay que al igual que "Gravity" no entiendo porque no fue incluida en el álbum X&Y. En fin, muy buena canción.
Sayd Zaragoza
@Andres Herrera el único álbum malo de Coldplay es A Head Full Of Dreams.