And this one's mine...

 

November 6, 2008 - submitted by Alison, United Kingdom

 

 

Q. Is the reason you've ignored my question "When will we get to hear Lhuna?" fifteen times, that you simply don't know the answer? I'm not trying to be rude, I just really want to hear that song and I think my question is as valid post of the ones answered. Much love, Alison

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

 

I admire your tenacity I really do and I'm aware that you have repeatedly sent that question. I don't answer every question and by now I was hoping people would see a pattern emerging. Some answers are being kept quiet as there's a time and a place for announcements and this isn't it. Anchorman reports news and so any questions about the future that I know the answer to may not be appropriate to reveal. Patience Alison is a virtue and you strike me as the virtuous kind.

 

 

:dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:

 

You hear that people, the Oracle thinks I'm virtuous...

 

:wings: :embarassed:

 

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE another coldplayer question!! welld one Allison! the vrtous one :P

 

You'll always be my Carla... :wink3:

 

oooooohhh :blush: wait... :stunned:

 

Actually, I'm not concerned about that... I'm thinking the fact that she didn't means it's coming soon (Hidden track on the EP maybe...)

 

 

oooh wouldn't that be AWESOME!

November 7, 2008 - submitted by fika, Singapore

 

Q. Dear O, I'm really sad. Few years ago my mum gave her wedding dress to a friend of hers from the village to wear for her wedding. Not borrow, but gave. She ended up not wearing because it was "too pretty". I'm still upset that she gave her wedding dress to someone else while she has 3 daughters! Is it wrong to feel upset? I just thought a tradition could be made from it, you know.

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Maybe it still can. I totally understand how upsetting this is for you and your sisters but perhaps your Mum thought rather than give it to one daughter over another it would be fairer to give it to a friend. Or maybe she didn't think you'd want it? Or maybe she didn't think the 3rd sister to get married, if that's the path they choose, would want to? Whatever her reasons it was her dress to give but that doesn't mean to say that you couldn't approach her friend and ask if it's possible for you to wear it if that's what you wish. Bearing in mind she may refuse but it's worth a try. If you feel strongly about it perhaps talk to your Mother and then you'll have some closure. Who knows, your Mum may ask for it back given that it wasn't worn for the intention behind the gift...

 

November 7, 2008 - submitted by Jaime, United States of America

 

Q. Okay Oracle, this has confused me for quite some time.

 

I was going to print out a paper for all of the Viva La Vida lyrics to get ready for Coldplay's concert which is in 3 weeks for me. Now there's one line in Cemeteries of London which is really confusing me. The line that starts ' So we rode down to the river... '

 

How does it end?

 

a) ...where the toiling ghosts lay

 

b) ...where the toiling ghosts strain

 

c) ...where the toiling ghosts stay

 

d) ...where the Victorian ghosts lay?

 

or

 

e) none of the above?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

"So we rode down to the river

Where Victorian ghosts pray"

 

November 7, 2008 - submitted by Hamilton, United States of America

 

Q. Is it a coincidence that the three best bands ever all were(are) signed to Capitol Records? Pink Floyd -Beatles -Coldplay...or did Coldplay hold out for Capitol due to the fact that Floyd and the moptops were on it?

The Oracle replies:

 

Well, all being British bands we prefer to say they are signed to EMI (which goes through Capitol in the States). Bands can't hold out for labels, as that's not their position in the process. That said Coldplay always wanted to sign to Parlophone (part of EMI) more due to the fact that Radiohead were signed there but some part down to the Beatles. Although fans of Pink Floyd they weren't as high up on the list.

 

November 7, 2008 - submitted by Tyler, United States of America

 

Q. Dear oracle,

as an avid fan of coldplay i come on here every single day.

first, what is the remix of viva la vida that was played after the acoustic bit in boston? it was fantastic and id love to buy it!

second, where can i but those bracelets sold at concerts (the ones i see chris wearing). i really want some and couldnt get any at the last concert due to an empty wallet. id love to support the cause!

 

please answer one of coldplays biggest fans :D [im obsessed XD ]

 

The Oracle replies:

 

It's a remix of Viva la Vida by Thin White Duke (aka Stuart Price). There are no current plans to release it commercially though.

The bracelets are to raise money specifically for the children of the Dafur crisis and as you say they can be bought at the shows and also here.

November 10, 2008 - submitted by John, United States of America

Q. I saw Coldplay last night in Sunrise, Florida. It was a most incredible show, and I have seen most of the greats in my time. My question: they used a lot of multimedia there, including ball-like objects suspended from the ceiling upon which video was displayed. Are these devices something that Coldplay brings around with them, or do they belong to the arena?

The Oracle replies:

Everything you see from the lights, the screens, the balls... in fact any visual, is all transported from show to show for the band by their crew. They have to set it up and take it down in each new venue, a time consuming task.

 

November 10, 2008 - submitted by Julie, Denmark

Q. Dear Oracle, I hope you can help me with this. I always wear glasses, but they tend to get bent and uneven when I have sports in school. I can't see much without them, so I can't just take them off. It is almost inevitably that they get uneven (especially as I am a fool with a ball) and going to the optician is not the greatest pleasure, and some day they might get completely broken. Should I get contact lenses? At least for sports, do you think? My eye doctor and I thinks it's a good idea. My mother does not. Thank you.

The Oracle replies:

I would think my safest option rather than incur the wrath of your Mum is to suggest that you tackle this from a safety point of view. If you're playing a lot of sports the chances of your glasses being broken are higher and therefore you may run the risk of a minor injury. That said you run a greater risk of injury if you don't wear them. I wonder if a spare pair may be an idea for now, if you can find a reasonably priced pair set aside for sporting activity that is. I know they're your eyes but being of school age, Mum will probably make the decision in the immediate future.

 

November 10, 2008 - submitted by Myriam, France

Q. Hey great oracle! I had to ask you this question. To which of these elements each member of the band corresponds: ,a) water, b) fire, c) air, d) earth

The Oracle replies:

Rather than pitch each element against a band member's temperament, I'll just do it how the Zodiac dictates: a) Water - Chris, b) Fire - Guy & Will and d) Earth - Jonny.

Yay! The Oracle answered my question! :dance::dance:

November 10, 2008 - submitted by Myriam, France

Q. Hey great oracle! I had to ask you this question. To which of these elements each member of the band corresponds: ,a) water, b) fire, c) air, d) earth

The Oracle replies:

Rather than pitch each element against a band member's temperament, I'll just do it how the Zodiac dictates: a) Water - Chris, b) Fire - Guy & Will and d) Earth - Jonny.

 

Why I'm not surprised :rolleyes: !!!

Yay! The Oracle answered my question! :dance::dance:

 

Lucky u :D

I'm still waiting 4 my answer :\

November 10, 2008 - submitted by Myriam, France

Q. Hey great oracle! I had to ask you this question. To which of these elements each member of the band corresponds: ,a) water, b) fire, c) air, d) earth

The Oracle replies:

Rather than pitch each element against a band member's temperament, I'll just do it how the Zodiac dictates: a) Water - Chris, b) Fire - Guy & Will and d) Earth - Jonny.

 

Why I'm not surprised :rolleyes: !!!

 

Rawwwwwwr :wink3:

November 11, 2008 - submitted by Edward, Malta

 

Q. I bought tickets from a site http://www.coldplaylivetickets.com and it seems like a complete scam. They do not want to give us any proof and they are still the only ones who have places available for every concert in London between the 13th December and the 15th. This is very strange to me. Do you think you can look into this please?

 

regards

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Having looked at that link you gave me I find within their terms & conditions that it does clearly state that they are totally independent. Any unofficial outlet or ticket agency can be a risk for the buyer but please bear in mind that even the officially endorsed companies sometimes only post tickets out 2 weeks before a show.

I advise you to check your credit card bill (or record of payment), as it will show there, possibly with a reference code. If you have paid for the tickets you will hopefully receive them. Most companies do email a confirmation of purchase to you do check that again.

Unfortunately they may be advertising tickets they do not have and are hoping for a 3rd party to provide them, this is also common but you'll be paying well over the odds from these places so it's probably best to avoid them.

The more they are used the longer they will remain in business.

A lot of people are buying their tickets this way and are complaining of high priced tickets. I don't think they realize that these agents are ripping everyone off and we are not involved in any way. We always provide a link to buy tickets and we don't recommend any others.

 

 

November 11, 2008 - submitted by Philip, United States of America

 

Q. Delphi,

What's the line in "death and all of his friends"

 

No I don't want to battle from beginning to end. I don't want...?

 

I've heard:

to cycle or recycle revenge

to cycle recycled revenge

to cycle, recycle revenge

 

Thanks and wonderful concert in New Jersey!

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Actually it's none of the above. The lyric is actually: I don�t want a cycle of recycled revenge.

 

 

November 11, 2008 - submitted by Annie, United States of America

 

Q. Oracle-My husband and I are both 28. We live in Brooklyn and life is expensive, and we both work full-time. I am ready to have children. Like, NOW. It seems crazy with our current situation (how can we pay for a baby???), but I can't help how I feel. I don't know that my husband is as ready as I am. How do you know when the time is right? Is it true that you CAN'T plan such things? Since you don't have children, maybe you can offer some wisdom from those who do...I would appreciate an unbiased, objective opinion! :)

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Naive as my answer may seem, I think this is simple. The time is right when you both want to start a family for the right reasons. You're still young but if you feel money is the main reason for waiting let me say this. For centuries people have been having babies planned or otherwise with and without ample funding set aside. Yes the blighters are expensive but you will find a way. If you are prepared for a lot of sacrifice you will afford your baby the essential necessities. Friends & families are great at times like this. There are thrift stores/charity shops that have clothes in perfect condition. I mean they grow so fast what's the point in spending a fortune on new?!

Nappies (diapers) are very costly, so switch to the towel ones of yesteryear and you'll save a fortune, though your laundry bill may be higher. Look, things aren't going to get any cheaper in the future so money may be a reason that you're turning into an excuse.

I know people with children who are single, married, wealthy, poor, young and older and not one of them regrets it and all are happy to be parents. Yes their lives changed but isn't that supposed to happen?

Your main concern is to make sure the timing is right for you BOTH and the rest will follow. Good luck!

 

 

November 11, 2008 - submitted by David, United States of America

 

Q. Dear Oracle, you stated in a previous question that a line of Cemeteries of London was "where Victorian ghosts pray", but when I bought the score it said it was "where the toiling ghosts strain"

which is it!?

 

The Oracle replies:

 

You have to trust the Oracle or what's the point me answering any questions? After the first round of la la las the lyrics are "where Victorian ghosts pray". Apart from the fact I have just listened to it, this is also according to the official Tour Programme and lyrics on file.

Which reminds me.... there's a Death & All His Friends lyric Q round here somewhere...

 

 

November 11, 2008 - submitted by Alice, New Zealand

 

Q. The tick box isn't tickety boo!

this is about the lost? video contest. It says tick the box if you agree to the conditions... well there isn't box (laughs)Where is this box? Secondly, does the competition need personal consent forms for people in your videos and location consent form? I'd like to know before I film anyone. Yeah that's my question.

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Ha yes, the missing tick box. If you read the t&c's and agree to them, make a mental tick in your head, that should do the trick. It would be polite to ask people's permission if you're filming the general public but you won't need consent forms. Just be mindful of who and what you are putting in from a copyright aspect. You should be fine though, if you want to keep a list of the names for your own records but it's not necessary for our comp.

Why does the Oracle hasn't answered my question yet? :(

 

I was just asking if Coldplay has ever been to our country because I'm confused. :(

Seems every section she answers one dumb question, one personal question, lyrics question and a not so dumb question but still possibly fairly easy to obtain the answer for

They just HAVE to choose the most boring, pointless questions... :\

Seems every section she answers one dumb question, one personal question, lyrics question and a not so dumb question but still possibly fairly easy to obtain the answer for

 

Is that the pattern she was talking about at Alison's question?

 

Oy. :\

November 11, 2008 - submitted by Philip, United States of America

 

Q. Delphi,

What's the line in "death and all of his friends"

 

No I don't want to battle from beginning to end. I don't want...?

 

I've heard:

to cycle or recycle revenge

to cycle recycled revenge

to cycle, recycle revenge

 

Thanks and wonderful concert in New Jersey!

 

November 11, 2008 - submitted by David, United States of America

 

Q. Dear Oracle, you stated in a previous question that a line of Cemeteries of London was "where Victorian ghosts pray", but when I bought the score it said it was "where the toiling ghosts strain"

which is it!?

 

Seriously :dozey: !!!

November 12, 2008 - submitted by Maria, Canada

 

Q. Dear Oracle,

I would like to have an advice because I don't know If I am overreacting and being immature so here I go. See oracle not long ago we were in our classes at school and one of my classmates was having trouble finding a program� to get funds and advocate for. She was very concerned because this assignment was huge and we would be marked on that, so our professor told us to stay after class and give feedback so we could help each other (Only three students stayed). So you know Oracle this classmate and I used to be very good friends but unfortunately I decided to walk away from her as she had been extremely mean to me in the past. Eventhough she had been mean and hypocrite I stayed and helped her (she got feedback from the student too). I told her she should come up with an ESL program for doctors who were immigrants (ESL: English as a second language). I even told her the values she should use for and explained to her how this program would be a perfect match for the agency she had already picked. She actually presented it to the class and everybody was stunned because believe me Oracle the shortage of doctors in Canada is a huge issue! So that project was a perfect pick. I knew from the beginning that the idea I shared with her would not be mine anymore, but what really bothered me was the fact that she didn't acknowledge that that idea was mine and that I had help her even though our friendship had been broken. She did not even approach me to say thanks. I know for a fact she should not have helped me if it were the other way around but see oracle sometimes I am too silly.

I am disappointed. So am I being too immature??? Why am I feeling this way?? I know she is enjoying this man I know!

 

Thanks

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Let me be the first to congratulate you on your very good idea. I understand your disappointment however; ask yourself why you helped your friend. Was it to gain a pat on the back or to help them out?

If we help people only to receive praise and thanks we are doing it for the wrong reason. I don't think that was your intention but by being ignored you feel aggrieved. You can either make light of it and jokingly tell your friend that she didn't acknowledge you. Or you can sit her down and tell her how you feel. Or you can simply be the bigger person and think that you did a good thing for a friend regardless of who knows it. Maybe one day she will surprise you. Sadly in life people often disappoint. If you continue to do things for others, don't expect anything back, that way you won't ever need to feel disappointment again.

 

 

November 12, 2008 - submitted by Nadine, Sweden

 

Q. Alright Oracle, Ive asked this before, and im asking it again. Does Coldplay get hold of ttems thrown onstage by fans (teddybears etc) that arent directly caught by one of the band members? Or if theyre taken away by those men in black that come and take all the excess clothes and propps that are on stage, do they get them then? Lots of love!

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Yes they do. The letters make their way back to the UK and then are passed on to the letter reader. The presents are usually donated to a children�s hospital or charity but there�s not many of those.

 

 

November 12, 2008 - submitted by Lucy, Italy

 

Q. Dear O! I ordered about a month ago the Coldplay poster on coldplay.com ,after having to fight with my father for months to convince him (he doesn't want to buy things from the internet) but it never showed up!! Do you know what can I do? Now my father is even more against buying things on the net ("you see? I told you!! I'm not buying anithing more from there.")

Please, please, please answer this Q!

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I'm sorry to hear that. You can contact the merch people here and hopefully they will be able to help you. It could be an issue with the postal services rather than the shop...

She still hasn't answered my question!!! :'(

thanks for the updates Pris :D

Anytime!!! ;)

November 11, 2008 - submitted by Philip, United States of America

 

Q. Delphi,

What's the line in "death and all of his friends"

 

No I don't want to battle from beginning to end. I don't want...?

 

I've heard:

to cycle or recycle revenge

to cycle recycled revenge

to cycle, recycle revenge

 

Thanks and wonderful concert in New Jersey!

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Actually it's none of the above. The lyric is actually: I don�t want a cycle of recycled revenge.

 

 

if they'd finally put up the lyrics like they promised... she doesn't have to bother with these questions anymore.....

Yes they do. The letters make their way back to the UK and then are passed on to the letter reader. The presents are usually donated to a children�s hospital or charity but there�s not many of those.

 

 

the letter reader is debs... she told me that in the first reply of the mails about the postcards project :P

jejeje........ :lol:

November 13, 2008 - submitted by Antz, South Africa

 

Q. Are you a racist? Why is it that the great O never answers questions from Africa????? Are we not worthy? To "African" for you? MMmm...I am offended. If you actually have the balls to answer this I may change my mind but I highly doubt that you do.

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Hey Antz, I'm pretty sure I have answered a Zimbabwean question but as for any others, it seems the only question submitted from your part of the world is "when are you coming to Africa/South Africa?" and I have indirectly answered that too! Other than this question of course, to which the answer is no, I am not a racist (I'm offended too). I shan't sue for deformation of character, that's not my style. However, my balls are almost as big as the ones the band are currently using on tour so I had to answer.

 

 

 

November 13, 2008 - submitted by yukie, Japan

 

Q. Dear Oracle

I often read your questions and answers pleasantly.

I'm admire your polite answer.

If I checked the site of Glastonbury Fes where want to go again, the tickets have already been selling, but the line-up isn't showing up on the page. It's going to hold for four days! I'd like to see the dear artists.

Is Coldplay planing to join the Fes? I haven't been in there since 2000's. I watched Coldplay in 2000's on TV in the Pub where I used to work.

And the other question is that when Coldplay's coming to Japan next year, are they going to play other Japanese songs? If it's so, can we request some? Don't they have time?

I have some advice to them,

It's good to play bascket ball a interval of your concert more than table tennis!

Thank you for your patients.

you

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Hi Yukie, well the thing with Glastonbury is, they like to announce the line-up after they sell out. Last year they didn't sell their capacity so the acts were revealed. The boys obviously love Glasto but if they are or are not playing, we couldn't really say. I recall Chris mentioning that Jay Z was headlining before the festival had confirmed it so it's probably best to let the Eavis family let you know one way or another! Whoever end up playing it will no doubt be brilliant.

 

 

November 13, 2008 - submitted by katira, United States of America

 

Q. I know that this may be an unoriginal question because you already answered two lyric questions, but I have a question about Violet Hill:

 

after Chris sings: When I'm dead and hit the ground....

what comes next?

 

I looked it up on my favorite lyric site and it said

 

...a love back home it unfolds?

 

but it dosen't sound anything like that...

can you shed some light on this for me please, oracle?

 

thanks!

xoxo kat

 

p.s please answer! i ask a lot of questions which in my opinion are good but you don't answer them! please answer this one!!!

 

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

Firstly to those doubters who think people should find the answers by searching on the internet rather than asking here I say this: there are choices, a search engine or the Oracle, it�s a personal choice but this highlights why sometimes searching doesn�t help�. Chris actually sings, �My nerves are poles that unfroze�. As you say Katira, nothing like what the internet threw up for you.

Secondly regarding the p.s, there have been over 21,000 questions submitted and every single one does get read � eventually. Although you may think your questions are good, and they may well be, I may not agree. Either that or I haven�t got round to answering any of the others yet!

 

 

November 13, 2008 - submitted by louise, United Kingdom

 

Q. oracle in shawn of the dead you said that chris and jonny was in the z- mob outside of the winchester i took your advise to freeze frame but i cant find them so iwas wondering if you could get a image of the part where chris and jonny apear,i Know im probably the gazillonth person to ask this but i really want to see what the boys look like as zombies

many thanks and apreitiation :}

 

 

The Oracle replies:

 

I think you should be able to find Chris easily here. That should help you find him in the film. Jonny on the other hand... I haven't seen it for ages and there's no photo (apart from Zombie Aid spoof from the end).

 

he looks like House MD in that pic :lol:

.....However, my balls are almost as big as the ones the band are currently using on tour so I had to answer.....

:lol:

 

DO NOT mess with the Oracle!!!!!! :D

 

 

jajajajjaja

 

OMG!!!!!!! Lore you're right!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

He looks exactly like Hugh Laurie!!!!!!!!! :lol:

Is that him on the left with the blonde girl beside him?

Yup.... that's Chris :lol: