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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coldplay
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)
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Coldplay Lyrics
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They were talking in the strawberry swing
Every moment was so precious
They were sitting
They were talking in the strawberry swing
Everybody was for fighting
Wouldn't wanna waste a thing
Cold, cold water
Bring me round
Now my feet won't touch the ground
Cold, cold water
What ya say?
It's such
It's such a perfect day
It's such a perfect day
I remember
We were walking up to strawberry swing
I can't wait 'til the morning
Wouldn't wanna change a thing
People moving all the time
Inside a perfectly straight line
Don't you wanna curve away
It's such
It's such a perfect day
It's such a perfect day
Now the sky could be blue
I don't mind
Without you it's a waste of time
Could be blue
I don't mind
Without you it's a waste of time
Could be blue,
Could be grey
Without you I'm just miles away
Could be blue
I don't mind
Without you it's a waste of time.
The lyrics to Coldplay's song "Strawberry Swing" describe a moment between two people, sitting and talking in a special place called the "strawberry swing". This is a moment that is cherished and considered precious by those involved. The idea of every moment being important and not wanting to waste a thing is emphasized throughout the song. The chorus presents a contrast between the cold water that brings the singer back to reality and the perfect day they are experiencing.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of conformity and the desire to break away from it. The people are described as moving inside a perfectly straight line, but the singer poses the question of whether they wouldn't want to curve away from this line. This could be interpreted as a commentary on the pressures to conform and be like everyone else, instead of embracing individuality.
The refrain "Could be blue, could be grey, without you I'm just miles away" highlights the importance of the person(s) accompanying the singer, and the idea that without them, the world is not as vibrant and everything feels like a waste of time.
Overall, the lyrics to "Strawberry Swing" touch on the themes of cherishing the present moment, not wanting to waste time, individuality, and the importance of companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
They were sitting
The individuals of the story were resting
They were talking in the strawberry swing
The individuals were conversing in a place known as Strawberry Swing
Every moment was so precious
The time they spent with each other was very valuable to them
Everybody was for fighting
During this time, there was a lot of conflict and tension in the world
Wouldn't wanna waste a thing
They did not want to let any opportunities pass them by without taking advantage of them
Cold, cold water
The water they interacted with was extremely cold
Bring me round
Being in or around the cold water helped them to feel better
Now my feet won't touch the ground
Being around this water made them feel like they were floating or weightless
What ya say?
What do you mean?
It's such
The current situation is
It's such a perfect day
The day they are experiencing is wonderful
I remember
I recall
We were walking up to strawberry swing
The individuals were making their way to the location called Strawberry Swing
I can't wait 'til the morning
They are looking forward to the future with excitement
Wouldn't wanna change a thing
They are content with their current situation and would not want it to be any different
People moving all the time
People are always busy and on the go
Inside a perfectly straight line
People often follow a strict, predetermined path in life
Don't you wanna curve away
Isn't it tempting to break away from that path?
Now the sky could be blue
The sky may be blue, but it is not important without the person they care about
Without you it's a waste of time
If that person is not with them, then everything else is meaningless
Could be blue
The sky may be blue
Could be grey
The sky may also be grey
Without you I'm just miles away
If that person is not with them, they feel very distant and isolated
Could be blue
The sky may be blue
I don't mind
It does not matter to them
Without you it's a waste of time.
However, if that person is not with them, everything else is not worth the effort
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION
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Alyas Scofield
on Yellow
love it
Jeannie Smith
on A Sky Full of Stars
<3 love it!
Jeannie Smith
on Shiver
Also I'd like to add that this song and some oyher stuff makes me think of The Bee Gees for some reason.
Jeannie Smith
on Shiver
I like this because of Lucy who's knickname is Shivers.
Jeannie Smith
on Speed of Sound
I like all of Coldplay's songs so far. :)
Jeannie Smith
on O
I like this.
Jeannie Smith
on A Sky Full of Stars
love this song <3
Jeannie Smith
on A Sky Full of Stars
Like this!
Kirstine Reville
on Fix You
NICE