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)
Trouble In Town
Coldplay Lyrics
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Because my sister can't wear her crown
There's trouble, there's trouble in town
Blood on the beach, oh my goodness
There's blood on the beach
Lore of the jungle, or the lore of the street
There's blood on, there's blood on the beach
And I get no shelter, and I get no peace
And I never get released
Trouble in town, because they hung my brother brown
Because the system just keep it down
This trouble, this trouble in town
And I get no shelter, and I get no peace
And I just get more policed
And I get no comfort, and I get no name
Everything is getting strange
Best friends
What's that?
What's his name?
X (Standby, sir)
Alright, is that X your middle name?
Of course, it's on a vehicle ID, right?
You gettin' smart? 'Cause you'll be in a fucking car with him
Fucking smartass (just tellin' you)
I'm asking you what the X is, is that your middle name?
Of course, what is it?
Don't come back with the "what is it?" fucking shit
Talk to these fucking pigs on the street that way
You ain't talking to me that way
I don't talk to nobody in the streets, I don't hang with nobody
Well then don't come to fucking Philadelphia, stay in Jersey
I have family out here
Everybody thinks they're a fucking lawyer and they don't know jackshit
Are you supposed to grab me like this?
Grab you up? I'll grab you any way I got to
You're not protecting me while I'm trying, while I'm trying to go to work
Why don't you shut up?
Jikelele, jikelele
Jikelele, jikelele
Jikelele, jikelele
Jikelele, jikelele
The song Trouble in Town by Coldplay is a commentary on the social injustices and systemic racism that exists in society, particularly in the United States of America. The lyrics speak about the police brutality and the killing of black people that have been happening in America for many years. The lines "Trouble in town, because they cut my brother down, because my sister can't wear her crown" are a direct reference to the murder of African Americans by the police and the obstacles that they face in society.
The second verse of the song speaks about the blood on the beach, which is a reference to the many casualties inflicted by the police on African Americans. The lyrics "And I get no shelter, and I get no peace, and I never get released" are an expression of despair and helplessness, which reflects the sentiment of many African Americans who feel oppressed and marginalized by the system.
Line by Line Meaning
Trouble in town, because they cut my brother down
The singer is experiencing trouble in their town because their brother was killed by someone.
Because my sister can't wear her crown
The singer's sister is unable to achieve her potential or receive the recognition she deserves.
There's trouble, there's trouble in town
The town is suffering from various issues causing unrest and uncertainty.
Blood on the beach, oh my goodness
There is a situation on the beach that has resulted in bloodshed and is causing shock and dismay for the artist.
There's blood on the beach
The beach has become the site of an unfortunate incident resulting in bloodshed.
Lore of the jungle, or the lore of the street
The singer is describing the culture and lifestyle of the streets, which can be dangerous and unpredictable.
There's blood on, there's blood on the beach
The beach has become the site of an unfortunate and violent incident.
And I get no shelter, and I get no peace
The artist is unable to find a safe space or any peace of mind.
And I never get released
The artist feels trapped and unable to escape their current situation.
Trouble in town, because they hung my brother brown
The artist has faced trouble in their town because their brother was hung due to systemic racism.
Because the system just keep it down
The singer believes that the system is keeping them down and preventing them from achieving justice.
This trouble, this trouble in town
The town is facing serious issues and unrest that is affecting everyone.
And I just get more policed
The singer feels that they are being unfairly targeted and monitored by law enforcement.
And I get no comfort, and I get no name
The singer is suffering, and no one recognizes their pain or provides them with any support or comfort.
Everything is getting strange
The singer feels that everything in their life and in the town is becoming more and more unpredictable and confusing.
Best friends What's that?
The artist is asking about the concept of best friends, indicating a sense of detachment or skepticism towards close relationships.
Jikelele, jikelele
This line has no specific meaning, possibly serving as a chorus or a vocalization of emotions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christopher Anthony John Martin, Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion
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Katherine Michael
"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others"
A genius song and a genius video ❤
Susan The Fish
Animal farm by George Orwell?
Katherine Michael
@Susan The Fish 1:59
Katherine Michael
Favourite scene - 2:35
upmanyu vashisth
@Susan The Fish yup
George
The Weirdo yep he’ll even the book is referenced in the video even the pig is referenced it’s really cool
A W
Every Coldplay album hits the spot when needed. 'Everyday Life' was a breath of fresh air and such intelligent and varied musicianship. A universal album. One of their very best.
Corrupt X
Upset they didn’t make a tour on the album
James Kovacic
@Corrupt X Unfortunately COVID happened
Boingotlo Moheta
That's why I love this band. Big ups to Cold Play. There is no place for racial, religion or any kind of discrimination in this world. Continue to speak against the system, you guys are legendary...