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)
Sliding
Coldplay Lyrics
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Say we're gonna slide together
If you see me hiding
Tell me I can hide forever
Come
With me now
Show me how to be someone
Let me fly into your sun
When my clouds are crying
Say you're gonna change my weather
If you hear me lying
It's never when we lie together
Come
With me now
As now I run
Show me how to be someone
Let me fly into your sun
If you see me sliding
Pray that I won't slide forever
If you see me hiding
Say that we can hide together
Come
With me now
Cos now I run
Show me how to be someone
Let me fly into your sun
Come
With me now
Cos now I run
Show me how to be someone
Let me fly into your sun
your sun (x16)
The lyrics of "Sliding" by Coldplay are sung to a person who is offered support, encouragement, and companionship in times of need. The first two verses seem to speak about the subject's troubled state of mind, that they might be sliding or hiding, but the singer offers to slide or hide with them, so they won't have to do it alone. The chorus invites the subject to run away with the singer, to show them how to be someone, to fly into their sun, to seek comfort and hope in their presence. In the final verses, the subject's sliding and hiding are once again mentioned, but this time the singer asks to pray for them not to slide forever and suggests that they can hide together. Throughout the song, there is a sense of warmth, sincerity, and understanding in the singer's words, as if they are not only willing to be a friend but also to inspire and help the subject to grow emotionally and spiritually.
The theme of the song is one of companionship, empathy, and emotional healing, conveyed through vivid imagery, powerful metaphors, and a compelling melody. The lyrics evoke a sense of shared vulnerability and resilience, a promise of safety and acceptance for the subject, and a glimpse of a brighter future. The use of repetition, especially in the chorus, reinforces the idea of a bond between the singer and the subject, as well as the idea of transformation and transcendence. The phrase "let me fly into your sun" can be interpreted as an invitation to trust, to seek enlightenment or inspiration, or to be transformed by the power of love or friendship.
Line by Line Meaning
If you see me sliding
If you notice me struggling or falling apart
Say we're gonna slide together
Assure me that no matter what happens, we will stick together and overcome it
If you see me hiding
If you see me trying to escape or avoid a certain situation or emotion
Tell me I can hide forever
Let me know that I have your support and understanding, and that I don't have to face anything alone
Come
Join and accompany me
With me now
In this moment, right now
As now I run
As I move forward and make progress
Show me how to be someone
Help me to find my identity and purpose, and be the best version of myself
Let me fly into your sun
Allow me to experience your warmth, love, and positivity
When my clouds are crying
When I am feeling sad or overwhelmed
Say you're gonna change my weather
Promise me that you will bring light and positivity into my life, and that things will get better
If you hear me lying
If you catch me being dishonest or insincere
It's never when we lie together
I don't have to hide anything from you, because we are honest and open with each other
Pray that I won't slide forever
Hope and wish for me to overcome my struggles and challenges
Say that we can hide together
Assure me that we can support and protect each other, and that we don't have to face anything alone
Contributed by Kaelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mateus Nunes
Fantastic!!!!!