Life Is For Living
Coldplay (cover) Lyrics
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To do you wrong
That's what I came here to say
But if I was wrong
Then I'm sorry
I don't let it stand in our way
When I think of
The things that I shouldn't have done
But, life is for living
We all know
And I don't want to live it alone
Sing
Ah, ah, oh
Sing
Ah, ah, oh,
And just think
Ah, ah, oh
'Cause in the end
There's only us
And oh my friend
There's only love
And in the cave
They're timing us
'Cause in the end
There's only love
The song Life Is for Living is a classic example of a heartfelt apology for wrongs done. Coming from a place of sincerity and honesty, the singer of the song admits to having done something wrong to their partner and seeks forgiveness. The opening lines "Now I never meant to do you wrong, that's what I came here to say" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer accepts the wrong that was done, shows remorse and asks for forgiveness. "But if I was wrong, then I'm sorry, I don't let it stand in our way" further demonstrates that the singer is willing to move on from the mistake and repair the relationship.
In the second verse, the singer expresses regret and pain when they reflect on the things they have done. They acknowledge the fact that they have made mistakes and have hurt their partner. But, the overall message of the song is to look towards the future with hope and positivity. "But, life is for living, we all know, and I don't want to live it alone" represents the singer's desire to move forward positively in the relationship.
The chorus of the song, "Sing, Ah, ah, oh, Sing, Ah, ah, oh, And just think, Ah, ah, oh" serves as a reminder to the listener that life is for celebrating, and despite the mistakes that have been made, there is always room for forgiveness and hope. The final two lines of the song, "And oh, my friend, there's only love, and in the end, there's only love" reinforces the idea that love transcends everything, including mistakes made, and that as long as love exists, there is always room for healing and restoration.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I never meant
I did not have any intention
To do you wrong
to hurt you
That's what I came here to say
that is my reason for being here
But if I was wrong
if I made a mistake
Then I'm sorry
I apologize
I don't let it stand in our way
I will not allow it to interfere with our relationship
As my head just aches
I feel pain in my head
When I think of
if I consider
The things that I shouldn't have done
the actions I shouldn't have taken
But, life is for living
life is meant to be experienced
We all know
this is common knowledge
And I don't want to live it alone
I don't want to experience life without companionship
Sing
express through music
Ah, ah, oh
a chant-like expression with no apparent meaning
And just think
consider
Cause in the end
because ultimately
There's only us
we are the only ones
And oh my friend
oh dear friend
There's only love
love is all there is
And in the cave
in a dark place
They're timing us
they are keeping track of our time
'Cause in the end
because ultimately
There's only love
love is all there is
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION
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@MrDollarRoxx
This is so beautiful. I like the live version of Life is for Living better then the studio version. And that's because of the guitar...when the guitar kicks in it's like a whirlwind of emotions. Stunning.
@TheCjGibson1
i thought fix you was my favorite coldplay song, but this is an absolute anthem. Life is for Living, and Coldplay is for everything. <3
@anna.iakobidze
today all day long this song was in my mind and ears, I was singing and singing, could not stop :)
@domjames9007
amazing night and strongly thinking about getting the lyrics "in the end theres only love" inked on! amazing night, amazing band, life changing!
@just0peti
absolutely love it... best from the best... very sweet reaction from Chris when first firework shoot for the moon ^^
@Morphjin47
wow this is everything i feel...packed into 3 minutes and 31 seconds...i love you coldplay :D
@108musiclover
somebody asked me what genre Coldplay was in... I said "Coldplay is their own genre." :)
@MrAwvee20
That piano intro is the exact same as the very end of Charlie Brown
@7liamgallagher
i love the piano of coldplay
@Musiqueando100pre
Coldplay is other level