Guster is an alternative rock band, which formed at Tufts University in Med… Read Full Bio ↴Guster is an alternative rock band, which formed at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, United States in 1992.

The band consists of Adam Gardner and Ryan Miller on guitar and vocals and Brian Rosenworcel on percussion. Multi-instrumentalist and backup vocalist Joe Pisapia played with the band from 2003-2010. Luke Reynolds took Pisapia's place to tour with the band for their 2010 album, Easy Wonderful, and has remained with the band since. The band is noted for its catchy, poppy melodies, and the distinctive hand-drumming on percussion. They are also known for their humor, including a joke album released in 2003, The Meowstro Sings: Guster's Keep It Together, wherein the lyrics are replaced with (off-melody) meowing.

The band has released eight studio albums which are, in chronological order, Parachute, Goldfly, Lost and Gone Forever, Keep It Together, Ganging Up On the Sun, Easy Wonderful, Evermotion, and their most recent, Look Alive, which was released on January 18th, 2019. In addition, they have released a total of eleven live albums, spanning the years 2003-2015.

Parachute
Guster Lyrics

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There we stand about to fly
Peeking down over land
Parachute behind
What was that moment for which we live?
Without a parachute about to dive
I find myself convincing
Blindly falling faster
How easy

Know the place I'm leaving
And the rest just is gone
Oh the adoration
But how much strength does it take
For exploration
For split decision
Or are you stronger to remain
I find myself convincing
Blindly falling faster
How easy
Know the place I'm leaving
And the rest is just gone
It crept up on me
Ignored all my pleas
Begging to leave
No justice to name me
Fell out of the sky
Cease it to be
Without a reply
Gravity fails me
And when I awoke
I knew what was real
Hope to convince you
Lies they all torture me
Opened the door
Knew what was me

I finally realized
Parachute over me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Guster's song Parachute are an introspective reflection on the moment of making a daring decision, taking a leap of faith, and the consequences that follow. The opening lines convey a sense of awe and anticipation that come with standing on the edge of a decision, ready to take the plunge ("There we stand, about to fly, peeking down over land, parachute behind. What was that moment for which we live? Without a parachute about to dive").

The next lines suggest that the decision is not an easy one, as the singer finds himself convincing himself to take a step into the unknown, blindly falling faster ("I find myself convincing, blindly falling faster, how easy. Know the place I'm leaving, and the rest just is gone"). The decision requires strength and courage for exploration and split-second choices ("Oh, the adoration, but how much strength does it take for exploration, for split decisions? Or are you stronger to remain?").

The chorus, "I finally realized, parachute over me," suggests that the singer has made the decision, taken the plunge, and is now slowly coming to terms with the consequences ("And when I awoke, I knew what was real. Hope to convince you, lies they all torture me. Opened the door, knew what was me").

Line by Line Meaning

There we stand about to fly
We are standing on the edge, about to jump and take a leap of faith.

Peeking down over land
Taking a moment to look down at what we are leaving behind and what lies ahead.

Parachute behind
We have a safety net, but it doesn't guarantee anything.

What was that moment for which we live?
What is the purpose of life and what drives us to take risks and seek adventure?

Without a parachute about to dive
Taking a risk with no safety net and fully committing to the unknown.

I find myself convincing
Trying to talk oneself into taking the leap of faith.

Blindly falling faster
Falling without a clear understanding of what lies ahead or what will happen.

How easy
It's easy to take risks and make decisions without thinking of the consequences.

Know the place I'm leaving
Take a moment to remember what we are leaving behind before taking the leap.

And the rest just is gone
Once we take the leap, everything else is left behind and doesn't matter anymore.

Oh the adoration
The thrill of adventure and taking risks is alluring.

But how much strength does it take
Taking risks and making the unknown known takes a lot of courage and strength.

For exploration
To discover and explore new things, we need to take risks.

For split decision
Sometimes, we have to make decisions on the fly without thinking too much about the consequences.

Or are you stronger to remain
Not everyone is meant to take risks and venture out of their comfort zone.

It crept up on me
The consequences of taking risks and making decisions can sometimes sneak up on us.

Ignored all my pleas
Despite our fears and doubts, we still take the leap and commit to the unknown.

Begging to leave
We can't always predict what will happen when we take risks and make decisions.

No justice to name me
Taking risks and making decisions doesn't always lead to a just or desirable outcome.

Fell out of the sky
Realizing the consequences of taking risks and making decisions can be sudden and unexpected.

Cease it to be
The moment of truth has arrived, and there's no going back.

Without a reply
The consequences of taking risks and making decisions can be silent and not immediately noticeable.

Gravity fails me
The natural forces that keep us grounded are no longer in control.

And when I awoke
When the dust settles and life moves on, we are left to face the consequences of our decisions.

I knew what was real
The truth of our decisions and risks become clear in the aftermath.

Hope to convince you
Trying to make others understand or join us in our risky adventures and decisions.

Lies they all torture me
The fear of failure and the unknown can cause us to doubt ourselves and the decisions we've made.

Opened the door
Taking the first step towards taking risks and making decisions that could change our lives forever.

Knew what was me
Having the self-awareness and confidence to take on challenges and risks that reflect who we are.

I finally realized
Coming to terms with the risks we've taken and the decisions we've made, good or bad.

Parachute over me
The safety net we took for granted is now covering us as we move forward.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADAM S. GARDNER, BRIAN A. ROSENWORCEL, RYAN MILLER

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@tabansteintv

6y↑19

There we stand about to fly
Peeking down over land
Parachute behind
What was that moment for which we live?
Without a parachute about to dive
I find myself convincing
Blindly falling faster
How easy
Know the place I’m leaving
And the rest just is gone
Oh the adoration
But how much strength does it take
For exploration
For split decision
Or are you stronger to remain
I find myself convincing
Blindly falling faster
How easy
Know the place I’m leaving
And the rest is just gone
It crept up on me
Ignored all my pleas
Begging to leave
No justice to name me
Fell out of the sky
Cease it to be
Without a reply
Gravity fails me
And when I awoke
I knew what was real
Hope to convince you
Lies they all torture me
Opened the door
Knew what was me
I finally realized
Parachute over me

@Isaac.1990

18w

LYRICS

There we stand about to fly
Peeking down over land
Parachute behind
What was that moment for which we live?
Without a parachute about to dive
I find myself convincing
Blindly falling faster
How easy
Know the place I'm leaving
And the rest just is gone
Oh the adoration
But how much strength does it take
For exploration
For split decision
Or are you stronger to remain
I find myself convincing
Blindly falling faster
How easy
Know the place I'm leaving
And the rest is just gone
It crept up on me
Ignored all my pleas
Begging to leave
No justice to name me
Fell out of the sky
Cease it to be
Without a reply
Gravity fails me
And when I awoke
I knew what was real
Hope to convince you
Lies they all torture me
Opened the door
Knew what was me
I finally realized
Parachute over me

All comments from YouTube:

@TheJason2705

5y↑86

whoever put this under coldplay back in the day, Thanks a million.
Such an amazing song Guster

@MrLandslide84

3y↑3

Lmao I remember that.

@Derv1sh222

2y↑3

hahaha yes, came here to say likewise. Fell down a nostalgia trap and remembered this song that ended up on some dodgy download of Coldplay's first album. Far and away better than the actual Coldplay tracks.

@majincredible3000

2y↑1

lol yea best advert evert

@nedscheebly731

1y↑2

MAN yes. holy cow. i thought i was the only one

@dkoerner

42w

Haha amazing!!! Same here. Loved the song and listened to it much more than all the Coldplay songs together. Thanks to whoever messed up the upload back then👌

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@brucedickinson8993

6y↑145

Thanks to who put this song on the Coldplay album and spread it on the internet. I downloaded it through the MP3 Rocket program in 2007, and you? : D

@tanzenistsport

6y↑6

So this is the story behind this twist? ^^
I just shazamed the song and I was wondering, why this isn't sung by Coldplay

@LaAryYesYes

6y↑2

Bruce Dickinson amen to that

@LasFrambuesas

5y↑2

An ex boyfriend of my sister downloaded the record soon after it was released back in 2001 or so and gave it to her as a present. This song was infiltrated by mistake and it was our favourite!! <3

@davidalmeida7383

5y↑2

Same here.

@XvleonvX

5y↑2

me too, xD

17 More Replies...

@drumboy256

2y↑8

Whomever spliced this into Coldplays album you're a genius before you knew what SEO was. Bravo!

@endlessconflicts

4y↑16

I knew this song since my teenager life. Just thought it as a good song. Nice guitar and sweet harmony. That's it.
But now when I am older, almost into my 30, facing a lot of hardships and worst, serious health issues.
I am here again. Not sure exactly, but i feel like a bit more connected to lyrics.
It is scary to know you are falling down, without a parachute but this song gives me a sense on peace and acceptance. That's how lives go afterall. Thank you Guster.

@maxjedrey940

6y↑10

When it comes to making me cry, no one does it better than Guster.

@richarddiaz1594

5y↑1

Dude, the same here.

@RobsonRSilva-sh2mu

4y↑7

It took me years to discover this. So far, this parachutes is still in my coldplay album.

@emilygrillo9315

5y↑11

I get such chills when I listen to this song...it moves me down to my soul.

@quincyalber6174

Agreed!

@waynecountyfairpa9256

19w

Same!!!

@shankarsharma_music

6y↑26

all these years..i thought its a coldplay song.. : o now i like it even more...such beautiful harmonies.

@tomboyjoe3228

4y↑1

shankar sharma same:)

@mikedodson9121

3y↑1

How did you think it was coldplay

@shankarsharma_music

3y↑7

@@mikedodson9121 that was a long time ago..but If I remember correctly, this song was put inside a circulation copy of a coldplay album of the same name and a lot ppl heard it first that album.

@Steve00717

@@shankarsharma_music true

@lukegibson6981

@@Steve00717 same for me we have a disc with this song on it and we only realized it wasn't bc of the voice it's not coldplay singer and it's also not melancholy like most of their songs

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@Mikemikemike13579

2y↑2

Thank you Guster for making amazing music. It took me about 20 minutes to remember the name of this song, but it holds so much significance to me. So many memories. I remember blasting this song in my car as a senior in high school and looking forward to the great unknown.

@tommyrhein2541

45w↑1

Remembering the days, when this one was my favorite Coldplay-Song. Generation Napster will understand....

@astroknott5263

2y↑2

I found out about this song like 90% of the comment section, and they’ve been one of my favorite bands since. It blows my mind that this song is almost 30 years old cause it sounds like so ageless, like you can’t pinpoint what era its from

@jheeltcharls

1y↑3

MEU DEUS! Procurei tanto essa musica por tanto tempo. Eu ouvi no album que baixei do coldplay Parachutes e tinha essa pro meio há uns 10 anos ou mais. Era uma das minhas preferidas e procurei de todas as formas por essa musica. Tinha no meu ipod nano que perdi faz muitos anos. Busquei varias frases dela ne internet e tudo mais... fui encontrar só hoje em 2023. To muito Feliz :) :)

@diegomachado8197

42w↑2

Irmão, o mesmo aconteceu comigo. De tanto tentar cantarolar essa música no Google, consegui chegar a esse vídeo. Ouço essa música desde 2007.

@jheeltcharls

42w

@@diegomachado8197 hahaha insano isso né , me senti realizado quando encontrei hahaha

@brucedickinson8993

27w↑1

O mesmo comigo, bons tempos de orkut e MSN...

@kevinwaterhouse3352

6y↑2

Just another beautiful gift from Guster. Thanks guys.

@TheGrades90

32w

Gentle and sincere.

@johnrodriguez833

7y↑10

gracias coldplay por permitirme encontrar esta canción, saludos desde Pasto Colombia

@JuanRomero-kx1vb

6y↑2

john rodriguez yo lo tenía en un cd de Coldplay, era el track parachute jajajjaa

@nicolascastrocorrea4499

5y↑1

Me pasó igual hace muchos años en un CD pirata de Coldplay, y ahora me costó mucho volver a encontrarla

@tabansteintv

6y↑19

@stephenlewis7756

50w

listening to this since the late 90's

@JuanRomero-kx1vb

6y↑8

En un pueblito de Argentina alguien bajo un disco de Coldplay y se le colo este temaaazo

@libertaddominguez7240

jajajajaja yo también baje ese album y así me enamore de esta canción!

@Reptiner

9y↑12

why are there only a like- and a dislike-button... and no LOVE-Button ???
Really love that song, can't discribe the feeling while listening to "parachute", such a wonderful song... I love you for that ;-)

@iamyouu

Cause its a Jewish band. Duh.

@WordUnheard

7y↑4

Same. There are few perfect songs. Parachute is one of them.

@sofarleftimpracticallyrigh419

Word Unheard perfect is one of thrm 😎

@marilumedina1478

6y↑2

Love this song!!!!!!

@caramason56

Simply beautiful tune and band 😊❤️🎶😊❤️🎶

@Isaac.1990

18w

@marcsenall6342

2y↑1

"Gravity Fails Me"

@philmackenzie2413

Still jamming this ! :)

@andersonespinel4077

Es 2022 y sigo escuchándola como si fuera 2006... Gracias a Coldplay conocí a guster y doy gracias por eso...

@nancyhernandezl.9695

2021 y esta canción sigue en mis favoritos de la toda la vida. Thanks Guster 💕🎶🎙

@MrLandslide84

This is my favorite life song. Subbed. MOFOS. Don't care it's 8 years later.

@jakattak2403

So funny most of us discovered the song from downloading the album. Although I downloaded mine off either Napster or Limewire

@iiamWills

this parachute is still in my coldplay album lol

@matteocapone3236

Non sono solito fare commenti su yt..ma in questo momento sento di averne bisogno..Questo pezzo è molto importante per me. È stato per molti anni quella che consideravo la colonna sonora della mia più importante relazione. Purtroppo, nonostante sia finita da tempo, oggi non sono riuscito a trattenermi dall'ascoltarla..e ovviamente mi ha fatto molto male..perché purtroppo non riesco a non sentirmi in volo senza paracadute. E la cosa più triste è che sono qui a lanciare un messaggio nel vuoto di internet, come se servisse a qualcosa. Beh se leggi e ti senti anche tu come mi sento io adesso, ti dirò solo che se hai anche tu un paracadute come lo avevo io, tienitelo stretto, prenditene cura, perché arriverà il momento in cui ti servirà..e soprattutto impara a dare importanza a chi si prende cura di te allo stesso modo, perché un giorno avrà bisogno di te..

@WilliamParkerIII

27w

And here I thought one night in the studio Chris Martin let one of the guys take the mic.

@AidenRKrone

7y↑4

This must be a remastered version. The version I purchased and downloaded from Bandcamp doesn't sound nearly this crisp and sleek.

@dougherbert7899

It’s not a 128kbit mp3. Many don’t realize how much they were giving up with early mp3s.

@davidalmeida7383

2y↑1

Me lembro quando fui enganado pelo kazaa e pelo ares me dizendo que essa música era do Coldplay. Obrigado kazaa e ares por me apresentarem a Guster.

@jheeltcharls

1y↑1

HAHHA EU TBMMM So fui achar hoje essa musica ! Ela e linda

@davidalmeida7383

1y↑1

@@jheeltcharls eu tinha ela numa pasta de músicas desde os primórdios kkkkk quando surgiu a tecnologia de reconhecer música pelo som, descobri o verdadeiro artista quando não achei ela em nenhum álbum do Coldplay 😂😂😂😂😂

@jheeltcharls

@@davidalmeida7383 ahahah demais ! Eu tbm não achava de jeito nenhum nos álbuns dele kkkk mas tbm não achava de nenhuma outra forma … triste kkk

@estebannunez6263

Tantos años lo tenía en un cd de coldplay, resulta que era otra banda

@yourjokesaretotallyfromthe8909

5y↑1

R.E.M - Everybody’s Hurts

@justcurious3119

For John.

@sofarleftimpracticallyrigh419

7y↑2

I don't know if I like or dislike that this has only 21k views..i mean on one hand some music should be esoteric sweetness..no doubt..but on the other hand its like..come on..shouldn't this have like 2M views? I dunno..ppl r dum

@dougherbert7899

I was amazed how low,the view counts were on all of Guster. I grew up in the Midwest, college in Indiana, saw Guster in Milwaukee. They were really big at a time when the music industry was really struggling, and it’s like the world forgot about them.

@almasyBlogger

5y↑7

Coldplay brought me here

@justinkeller2052

Man, im here because I thought this was a Coldplay song, but it's better than Coldplay lol, thanks yall, a new band to check out.

@nopenopenopeyes

2y↑2

my favorite not Coldplay song

@flossygallaway6565

My life since the French toast

@readymades2008

5y↑1

This is Coldplay -.-

@blush107

it definitely isnt lol

@BillyCrawshrimp

Lol not even close

@GerM_tbo

4y↑2

There's a lot of Coldplay's ParachuteS (note the PLURAL) albums on the internet that have this song instead of Coldplay's ParachuteS song. Strange (and interesting). Coldplay's is a short 45 secs song that is NOTHING like this one. A single google search would have thaught you that...