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)
Something Just Like This
Coldplay Lyrics
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The legends and the myths
Achilles and his gold
Hercules and his gifts
Spider-Man's control
And Batman with his fists
And clearly I don't see myself upon that list
How much you wanna risk?
I'm not lookin' for somebody
With some superhuman gifts
Some superhero
Some fairy-tale bliss
Just something I can turn to
Somebody I can kiss
I want something just like this
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Oh, I want something just like this
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Oh, I want something just like this
I want something just like this
I've been reading books of old
The legends and the myths
The testaments they told
The moon and its eclipse
And Superman unrolls
A suit before he lifts
But I'm not the kind of person that it fits
She said, where'd you wanna go?
How much you wanna risk?
I'm not lookin' for somebody
With some superhuman gifts
Some superhero
Some fairy-tale bliss
Just something I can turn to
Somebody I can miss
I want something just like this
I want something just like this
Oh, I want something just like this
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Oh, I want something just like this
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Where'd you wanna go?
How much you wanna risk?
I'm not lookin' for somebody
With some superhuman gifts
Some superhero
Some fairy-tale bliss
Just something I can turn to
Somebody I can kiss
I want something just like this
Oh, I want something just like this
Oh, I want something just like this
Oh, I want something just like this
The lyrics to Coldplay and The Chainsmokers' hit song Something Just Like This are about the desire to find a romantic partner who is not a superhero or a fairytale character, but just a regular person who can be relied upon for love and support. The verses describe various heroes from myths and comics, but the singer admits that he does not see himself as exceptional as they are. However, his love interest reassures him that she is not looking for a hero, but rather for someone who is a real person, imperfect but lovable. The chorus repeats the phrase "I want something just like this," which underlines the singer's longing for a simple yet fulfilling relationship.
The song's lyrics are not only about love, but also contain references to popular culture, including Marvel and DC superheroes, Greek mythology, and even the moon's eclipse. The theme of the song may be interpreted as a commentary on society's obsession with pop culture and the pressure to be extraordinary, even in relationships. It is refreshing to hear a song that celebrates the ordinary and the mundane, rather than glorifying the superhuman.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been reading books of old
I often read old books and stories.
The legends and the myths
I read about great heroes and mythical creatures.
Achilles and his gold
I read about the famous Greek hero Achilles and his wealth.
Hercules and his gifts
I read about the great strength and abilities of Hercules.
Spider-Man's control
I read about Spider-Man's ability to control his powers.
And Batman with his fists
I read about Batman's fighting skills.
And clearly I don't see myself upon that list
I realize that I am not like the great heroes I read about.
But she said, where'd you wanna go?
My partner asked me where I want to go.
How much you wanna risk?
She asked me how much I'm willing to risk to get what I want.
I'm not lookin' for somebody
I'm not looking for someone.
With some superhuman gifts
I don't want someone with extraordinary abilities.
Some superhero
I don't want a superhero.
Some fairy-tale bliss
I don't need a perfect, idealistic relationship.
Just something I can turn to
I want someone I can rely on.
Somebody I can kiss
I want someone I can share affection with.
I want something just like this
I want a simple, reliable relationship.
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Musical interlude.
Where'd you wanna go?
My partner asked me again where I want to go.
How much you wanna risk?
She asked about the risks again.
I'm not lookin' for somebody
I reiterate that I'm not searching for someone extraordinary.
Some superhero
I don't want a superhero partner.
Some fairy-tale bliss
I don't want an unrealistic, unrealistic ideal.
Just something I can turn to
I restate that I want a reliable partner.
Somebody I can miss
I want someone I can miss when they're not around.
I want something just like this
I want a simple, reliable relationship.
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Musical interlude.
Oh, I want something just like this
I continuously emphasize that I want a simple, reliable relationship.
Oh, I want something just like this
I repeat that I want a simple, reliable relationship.
Oh, I want something just like this
I reiterate that I want a simple, reliable relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Christopher Anthony John Martin, Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion, Andrew Taggart
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rem
am i the only person who noticed how good the audience sounded singing? like damn
Shaundel
Yeah man they were good!
Nimai 85
japanese audience usually does that. I suggest some japanese band concert like X japan the last live. It's amazing
Bryan Kim
Most of the singing audience part was Korean. You can see the flag hanging on Chris's back.
Aidan Reilly
I literally only listen to live performances because of the crowd and how awesome they sound.
jeanscott20
+Nepune Peachi I want to know where the audience is from!?!
Siva Prakash
This song is deeply linked with one of my most profound memories.
Eventhough that happy memory has faded, this song has never faded for me
Gaurav Bhatnagar
Same here bro 👍
Proud Indian
maal ka koi matter h kya?
Reda
For me it's linked to a crush I lost haha
But whatever life goes on