This is my official favorite Coldplay song, in my opinion it's the perfect example of Chris's voice adapting to the song. And that explaination of the song Chris gave saying it's just about 'acting on impulse', I think there's more to the song and it's about something more specific. My life would officially be complete if I saw it live on this tour in concert. :guitarist:

 

honey

All the movements you're starting to make

See me crumble and fall on my face

And I know the mistakes that I made

See it all disappear without a trace

And they call as they beckon you on

They said start as you mean to go on

Start as you mean to go on

ya i agree its a really good song and ya there is more to the song.....i love it.hopefully they do play it

One of their best songs by far and one of the most, if not the most overlooked song in their catalog. utterly dramatic and perfectly produced.

Such a dark, but absolutely beautiful song. It makes think about a guy who lets rage, anger, and hatred get to the best of him and makes him act unnaturally and do hurtful things, even if it does hurt the person he loves. And by the time he realizes it, it's too late and he can never see her again.

It's definitely one of my favourites - and I think that chorus contains some of Chris' best lyrics.

Its also one of Guy's best moments I think. And Jonny's guitar is so atmospheric and perfect. Ahh, and its just sooo epic live.

yup it's a very good song... perhaps the best song live (yes even more than clocks, one i love,god put a smile ETC)

Do you guys know if they are adding this song to the VLV Tour setlist? I hope so, I've never been to a live show, so I don't know if they have added this to setlists in the past.

I would say 80% of the time I am convinced this is the best song they have ever written. The other 20% is split between a great many of their other songs. :D

This song would fit pretty well into the setlist methinks (some of the newer songs also revolve around similar subject and ideas).

 

Gah! Must not get hopes up, but....would this addition be great or what? :smug2:

but what are lyrics about?he wanted to burn the house where his love used to suffer?

ok maybe my question is stupid, but can anyone answer me?!

I've wondered for years what exactly Chris is refering to with this song. I wish I could give one of my trade-mark, in-depth answers here, but I'm as confused as everybody else. But yes, he does say that the place where his love suffered is going down, and seems to regret if after the fact. It's a personal fave live (since I've only heard it one in my 7 coldplay shows,lol.).

 

We should ask the Oracle!

Actually it reminds me a lot of Forest Gump when Forest tears down Jennie's house after she dies due to bad memories she had of growing up with an abusive farther. In this case Cirus burns it down but the overall vibe appears the same.

^ I see what the admin's mean about the spam....

 

anyway, the song is pretty straight forward IMO, it's supposed to be a bit of a coldplay goes jonny cash.

 

I see it as a depiction of a troubled man whose attempting to resolve or erase the tangled web he'se woven with his wife/spouse/girlfriend (whatever...), by burning down a house or building of some significance.

This song on the Live 2003 DVD,it´s the most dense and yet best song.Jon´s guitar solos just gives me creeps....

Yeah A Great song I always get to sing along with it..... It never stops!

I LOVE IT!!!

I didn't like this song before, but there was this one time I listened to it, and just thought about the lyrics and stuff, and it just hit me that this is just an amazing song.

 

Now I love it so much!

this should be added to their setlist