I was listening to Coldplay while I was in bed last night and I have been doing it for awhile. It's great to do, you hear so much more rather than listening to it in shower or car or on the computer.

 

I was wondering if any of the lyrics actually have significant meaning to any of the band members. I'm pretty sure they write their own stuff and some of the lyrics seem like it would be way too hard to just think of that out of the blue.

 

Any thoughts?

Coldplay's Lyrics

 

^^^^ hahaha, I do the same thing! Listening to Coldplay while relaxing, or before going to sleep, gives you an effective listen. The little detailed riffs of Jonny's guitar, the tinklings of Chris' piano, the thumping beats of Will's drums, and the undulating rhythm of Guy's bass are much more prominent when listening to them intently in one's room.

 

Anyway, the lyrics.... I remember watching Chris in an interview about the band's music.

The interviewer asked him where he got the ideas for his lyrics from and Chris replied that some were of past experiences, daily experiences, and oblique things.

For example: Chris said that "Green Eyes" was written about a girl he met at a Dave Matthews Band concert who helped him out when he was being an idiot.

However, he then said that it could also be about guitarist Jonny! :D (since he has green eyes)

 

In another interview I saw, Chris revealed that the lyrics for "The Scientist" were pretty much random expressions that rhymed (even if many didn't make much sense :laugh3: )

 

But, apparently Chris feels like he needs to write better lyrics (see link) =

http://www.nme.com/news/coldplay/21336

 

So basically, Coldplay's lyrics do reflect their lives but can also be abstract.

I belive most of the lyrics, with the exception of X and Y songs, are about Chris's experiences in life...

^^^^ hey Corey07

I went to your link to your cover of "Clocks". That was really awesome!!!!

Loved the visuals so much! Hehehe, the clock (obviously) and especially the Green laser and water bottle...classic :)

Nicely said about the whole relaxing thing.

 

Does anybody else know any background info on other songs? I'm kind of curious now that I know there are some stories behind some stuff.