Things I Don't Understand
Coldplay Lyrics


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How tides control the sea, and what becomes of me
How little things can slip out of your hands
How often people change, no two remain the same
Why things don't always turn out as you plan

These are things that I don't understand
Yeah, these are things that I don't understand
I can't, and I can't decide
Wrong, all my wrong from right
Day, all my day for night
Dark, all my dark for light
I live, but I love this life

How infinite is space, and who decides your fate
Why everything will dissolve into sand
How to avoid defeat, when truth and fiction meet
Why nothing even turns out how you planned

These are things that I don't understand
Yeah, these are things that I don't understand

I can't, and I can't decide
Wrong, all my wrong from right
Day, all my day for night

Or dark, all my dark for light
I live, but I love this life

Overall Meaning

In Coldplay's song "Things I Don't Understand", the lyrics touch upon the inherent mysteries of the universe and human experience. The first verse speaks to the idea of impermanence and change, as well as the idea that we are not always in control of our lives. The second verse tackles headier philosophical concepts such as space, fate, and the inherent truth of our realities. The chorus acknowledges that despite our lack of understanding, we still live and love life.


The lyrics illustrate the human tendency to question our own existence and the world around us. We are often confronted with events and circumstances we can't explain or fully comprehend, but we keep living and learning nonetheless. The song acknowledges that there are some things we may never fully understand, but ultimately embraces the beauty of that mystery.


Line by Line Meaning

How tides control the sea, and what becomes of me
Reflecting on the power of nature and the uncertainty of one’s own destiny


How little things can slip out of your hands
Acknowledging the fragility of life and how easily it can change


How often people change, no two remain the same
Observing how people develop and evolve over time


Why things don't always turn out as you plan
Contemplating the unpredictability of life and the possibility of disappointment


These are things that I don't understand
Expressing confusion and uncertainty about these profound questions


I can't, and I can't decide
Feeling indecisive and unable to make important choices


Wrong, all my wrong from right
Struggling with distinguishing right from wrong and questioning past decisions


Day, all my day for night
Feeling lost and unsure, as if the day has turned to night


Dark, all my dark for light
Experiencing a sense of hopelessness and despair in the face of adversity


I live, but I love this life
Acknowledging the difficulties in life, but still finding joy and value in it


How infinite is space, and who decides your fate
Questioning the concept of free will and the role of the universe in shaping one’s life


Why everything will dissolve into sand
Recognizing the impermanence of all things and the inevitability of change


How to avoid defeat, when truth and fiction meet
Struggling with navigating the complexities of life and discerning truth from falsehood


Why nothing even turns out how you planned
Reflecting on the disappointment and frustration of unfulfilled expectations




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION

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