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 "Strawberry Swing" paint a picture of two people sitting and talking in a peaceful and idyllic setting. The singer describes how every moment in the strawberry swing was precious and how they would not want to waste anything. The song then shifts to a scene of walking up to the strawberry swing and anticipating the morning ahead of them. The lyrics discuss the idea that people are always moving in a straight line, but the singer questions why they wouldn't want to curve away from the norm. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the singer acknowledging that without the person they are addressing, everything else would be a waste of time.
The song's chorus repeats, "cold, cold water, bring me round, now my feet won't touch the ground, cold, cold water, what ya say, it's such a perfect day." This chorus, along with the rest of the lyrics, seems to convey a sense of longing and nostalgia, while also touching on the fleeting nature of happiness and how precious time is. Overall, the song seems to suggest that although life can be unpredictable and difficult, the moments we spend with loved ones are what make it all worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
They were sitting
They were resting
They were talking in the strawberry swing
They were having a deep conversation in a peaceful place
Every moment was so precious
They valued every second of their time together
Everybody was for fighting
Everyone seemed to be in conflict with each other
Wouldn't wanna waste a thing
They didn't want to miss out on anything important
Cold, cold water
Chilly water
Bring me round
Revive me
Now my feet won't touch the ground
I feel weightless
What ya say?
What are your thoughts?
It's such a perfect day
The weather and mood are ideal
I remember
I recollect
We were walking up to strawberry swing
We were heading to a pleasant location
I can't wait 'til the morning
I'm excited about what's to come
Wouldn't wanna change a thing
I'm content with how everything is
People moving all the time
Everyone is constantly on the go
Inside a perfectly straight line
Following a dull and predictable routine
Don't you wanna curve away
Wouldn't you rather stray from the norm?
Now the sky could be blue
The weather may be nice
Without you it's a waste of time
The experience wouldn't be enjoyable without you
Could be grey
There may be unpleasant weather
Without you I'm just miles away
I feel disconnected without you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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