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)
Yellow
Coldplay Lyrics
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Look how they shine for you
And everything you do
Yeah, they were all yellow
I came along
I wrote a song for you
And all the things you do
And it was called, "Yellow"
Oh, what a thing to have done
And it was all yellow
Your skin
Oh yeah, your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
You know
You know I love you so
You know I love you so
I swam across
I jumped across for you
Oh, what a thing to do
'Cause you were all yellow
I drew a line
I drew a line for you
Oh, what a thing to do
And it was all yellow
Your skin
Oh yeah, your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
And you know
For you I'd bleed myself dry
For you I'd bleed myself dry
It's true
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And all the things that you do
The lyrics to Coldplay's "Yellow" have a beautiful simplicity to them, yet they evoke deep emotion and meaning for listeners. The song appears to be about a person who is deeply in love with someone else, and who sees the world through that person's eyes. The star imagery in the chorus suggests an all-encompassing love - the stars shine for the person the song is addressed to, as if the whole universe is cheering them on.
The line "I came along, I wrote a song for you" is particularly poignant - it suggests that the singer is trying to express their love in a tangible form, something that will last beyond the present moment. This is backed up by the second verse, where the singer talks about drawing a line and doing things for the other person that appear to have no real purpose. It's as if the act of expressing love is enough in itself.
The final lines of the song - "look at the stars...and all the things that you do" - suggest that the singer is overwhelmed by their love for the other person, and that just being able to share in their life is enough for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at the stars
Observe the beauty of the night sky.
Look how they shine for you
The stars are a symbol of hope and inspiration that shine for you and light your path.
And everything you do
All your actions are notable and praiseworthy and deserve acknowledgement.
Yeah, they were all yellow
The stars represent life and energy, and they are colored yellow to symbolize happiness and optimism.
I came along
I appeared in your life.
I wrote a song for you
I created a musical tribute to you, expressing my gratitude and admiration.
And all the things you do
Acknowledging all your actions, goodness and everything you represent.
And it was called, "Yellow"
My tribute song was named "Yellow", as a continuation of the message that the stars convey happiness, love and hope.
So then I took my turn
I had the chance to honor you in my own way.
Oh, what a thing to have done
It was an honorable and commendable act to create a tribute to you and your actions.
And it was all yellow
The tribute I created, just like the stars, is a symbol of happiness and optimism, represented by the color yellow.
Your skin
Your physical appearance.
Oh yeah, your skin and bones
Your entire physical form, beyond just your skin, but also your bones.
Turn into something beautiful
Your beauty is undeniable, not just in your physical appearance, but in your actions as well.
You know
You are aware.
You know I love you so
I hold a deep affection and admiration for you, for who you are and what you represent.
I swam across
I went through great lengths to get to you.
I jumped across for you
I took a leap of faith to be by your side.
Oh, what a thing to do
It was a grand gesture, not taken lightly or for granted.
'Cause you were all yellow
You represented happiness and optimism, and I was willing to go great lengths to be with you because of it.
I drew a line
I delineated a path for our futures together.
I drew a line for you
I drew this path specifically with you in mind.
And it was all yellow
The future we drew together carried the same message of hope and positivity as the tribute song I made for you.
For you I'd bleed myself dry
I would give up everything I have and would stop at nothing to be with you and care for you.
It's true
What I'm saying is honest and heartfelt.
Look how they shine for you
Continuing to admire the stars and their endless radiance that lights up the world for you and all that you do.
Look how they shine for you
The stars will always guide you and remind you of the love and appreciation that surrounds you.
Look how they shine
The stars are constantly illuminating the skies, never faltering in their purpose to light up the world for us all.
Look at the stars
Take in the beauty and magnificence of the night sky, and remember that wherever you are, you will never be alone.
Look how they shine for you
The stars will never stop shining solely for you, a constant reminder of the beauty in the world.
And all the things that you do
Acknowledge all you accomplish, indulge in your achievements and commending your lasting legacy.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion, Christopher Anthony John Martin
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@parthapratimboruah641
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And everything you do
Yeah, they were all yellow
I came along
I wrote a song for you
And all the things you do
And it was called, "Yellow"
So then I took my turn
Oh, what a thing to have done
And it was all yellow
Your skin
Oh yeah, your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
You know
You know I love you so
You know I love you so
I swam across
I jumped across for you
Oh, what a thing to do
'Cause you were all yellow
I drew a line
I drew a line for you
Oh, what a thing to do
And it was all yellow
Your skin
Oh yeah, your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
And you know
For you I'd bleed myself dry
For you I'd bleed myself dry
It's true
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And all the things that you do
@isabellasilveira4894
Yellow - Coldplay
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And everything you do
Yeah, they were all yellow
I came along
I wrote a song for you
And all the things you do
And it was called "Yellow"
So, then, I took my turn
What a thing to've done
And it was all yellow
Your skin
Oh, yeah, your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
And you know
You know I love you so
You know I love you so
I swam across
I jumped across for you
Oh, what a thing to do
'Cause you were all yellow
I drew a line
I drew a line for you
Oh, what a thing to do
And it was all yellow
And your skin
Oh, yeah, your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
And you know
For you, I'd bleed myself dry
For you, I'd bleed myself dry
It's true
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And all the things that you do
@krriishhna.p
Coldplay isn't a band, It's a feeling!
@vforvincentt
Such a touching statement :)
Beautiful !
@paganpablo1352
Beautifully put 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻
@petite1980
❤️
@aaronbueno1653
@@petite1980 chris is still a fetus here
@petite1980
@@aaronbueno1653 😂
@SamirAhujaGamer
Producer: Hey, sorry Chris, we got no money for a music vid.
Chris: No problem, I'll just go to the beach and walk endlessly.
Very cool, Chris.
@phuochoang1608
And that's how you make a millions-view video xD
@normam.atchley9856
Samir Ahuja Damn rite and look at me SHINE!
@princexaine5340
It doesn't help that he literally didn't know where the song came from or what it means. So instead of finding meaning, it was easier just to put him on the beach. At least - that's what I think happened. Your thought was good too though.