Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall
Swedish House Mafia & Coldplay Lyrics


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I turn the music up, I got my records on
I shut the world outside until the lights come on
Maybe the streets alight, maybe the trees are gone
I feel my heart start beating to my favourite song

And all the kids they dance, all the kids all night
Until Monday morning feels another life
I turn the music up
I'm on a roll this time
And heaven is in sight

I turn the music up, I got my records on
From underneath the rubble sing a rebel song
Don't want to see another generation drop
I'd rather be a comma than a full stop

Maybe I'm in the black, maybe I'm on my knees
Maybe I'm in the gap between the two trapezes
But my heart is beating and my pulses start
Cathedrals in my heart

As we saw ohh, this light I swear you, emerge blinking into
To tell me it's alright
As we soar walls, every siren is a symphony
And every tear's a waterfall
Is a waterfall
Oh
Is a waterfall
Oh-oh-oh
Is a is a waterfall
Every tear
Is a waterfall
Oh-oh-oh

So you can hurt, hurt me bad
But still I'll raise the flag

Oh
It was a wa-wa wa-wa wa-aterfall
A wa-wa wa-wa wa-aterfall

Every tear
Every tear
Every teardrop is a waterfall

Every tear
Every tear
Every teardrop is a waterfall

Every tear




Every tear
Every teardrop is a waterfall

Overall Meaning

The first verse of "Every Teardrop is a Waterfall" by Swedish House Mafia and Coldplay sets the scene of escaping reality through music. The singer turns up the volume and shuts the world outside until the lights come on. They may be imagining a brighter, more colourful world where their favourite song is the beat of their heart. The chorus describes the euphoric feeling when everyone is dancing to the same song, and the weekend has become a different life. There are no worries or problems when they are in the moment. The second verse, sung by Chris Martin, takes a more political turn. He sings about singing a rebel song from beneath the rubble while not wanting another generation to fail. The metaphor of being a comma or a full stop demonstrates the desire to keep moving forward and not be defeated. The bridge describes the overwhelming emotions when everything seems to be falling apart, but the music provides comfort and turns every tear into a waterfall. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the idea that everyone's tears, whether of joy or sadness, all come together in the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

I turn the music up, I got my records on
I am ignoring the outside world and immersing myself in music


I shut the world outside until the lights come on
I want to be alone with my music until the energy is high


Maybe the streets alight, maybe the trees are gone
The power of the music makes everything else disappear or seem more vibrant


I feel my heart start beating to my favourite song
The music has an emotional and physical effect on me


And all the kids they dance, all the kids all night
The music brings people together and inspires them to dance and have fun


Until Monday morning feels another life
The experience is so intense that it feels like a different world


I'm on a roll this time, And heaven is in sight
I am fully immersed in the music and it feels transcendent


From underneath the rubble sing a rebel song
Even in times of adversity, music has the power to inspire and motivate


Don't want to see another generation drop
I want to use music to positively influence future generations


I'd rather be a comma than a full stop
I want to keep the music and the emotion it brings alive, rather than letting it come to an end


Maybe I'm in the black, maybe I'm on my knees
I may be struggling, but music gives me hope and lifts me up


Maybe I'm in the gap between the two trapezes
I am taking risks, but music helps me navigate the uncertain space in between


But my heart is beating and my pulses start
The music is invigorating and energizing


Cathedrals in my heart
Music resonates deeply within me and feels spiritual


As we saw oh this light I swear you, emerge blinking into
We are experiencing something beautiful and intense together


To tell me it's alright
The music brings comfort and reassurance


As we soar walls, every siren is a symphony
Through music, even chaos and danger can be transformed into something beautiful


And every tear's a waterfall
Emotion and music are intertwined, and each tear represents a release of intense feeling


Every tear Is a waterfall
The emotional power of music is so strong that it can turn tears into something beautiful


So you can hurt, hurt me bad, But still I'll raise the flag
Even in the face of pain, music gives me strength to keep going and remain resilient


It was a wa wa wa wa wa-aterfall
The emotional experience is so intense that words can't fully describe it


Every tear Every tear Every teardrop is a waterfall
Each tear represents the deep emotion that music can unlock and bring to the surface




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adrienne Anderson, Alex Christensen, Brian Eno, Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Hayo Panarinfo, Helmut Hoinkis, Ingo Hauss, Jonny Buckland, Peter Allen, Will Champion

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@Proximity

What a throwback. It's incredible to see the reunion coming to life and Swedish House Mafia starting to tour again. Can't wait for new music. Hope you all enjoy this timeless track.

@Sybranax

Hail to the SHM and their amazing music!

@theradiantdehd3997

Ooh! And oldie but a goodie! It never gets old, despite having been in my music library for years now.

@Angel-el-513

So glad shm are back touring 😁get some bangers soon I hope👍

@The4thJsBrotherMusic

THX U BROTHER

@Kevin-yq1ls

its going to be so amazing

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@R3HAB

Love this one!🙏🏼

@cirdek249

R3HAB love u bro Haha

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Love you bro from south korea!

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Shm 😍😍

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