I ran away

But all the other ones are subcharts for, say, a particular genre, right ? Not regular charts ? Yeah, I guess I should've been more specific...I just assumed everyone else would also disregard those subcharts.

Yes !!!! :D And well no, it didn't score No.1 in the official Billboard 100, which is the general US charts, only in specific subcharts (Dance Club and Adult Alternative), which is not the same. (How this riddle came to be: When I researched something for your last riddle on Wikipedia, I stumbled by chance on the fact that Belgium has two separate charts for the different regions. And that for example the same Coldplay song sometimes has completely different rankings according to the region. I had never considered that, so I found it pretty interesting and decided to make a riddle about it :D)

I just found this, thought it might be of interest: A short article about U2 written by Chris for the Italian Rolling Stone, dated from yesterday ! Here's a Google Translate translation, pretty well understandable. 22 February 2018 by Chris Martin The U2 are the only band of which I know the entire catalog by heart. I remember A Sort of Homecoming, the first song by The Unforgettable Fire, both right and wrong. It is an exciting, brilliant and wonderful piece. And it's one of the first songs I sang to my son, even now that he's not born yet. The first U2 album I've heard is Achtung Baby. It was 1991, and I was 14 years old. Before I did not even know what they were, the records. From that moment on I started to go back to their discography - every six months I bought another one. The sound they proposed - the enthralling rhythm section along with those ethereal guitars, which float submerged by the effects - was something never heard before. I think they are the only really amazing "stage" band. They are the best, there are no doubts. What I love the most is that the band is more important than songs, or records. They are still friends, and each plays a fundamental role in the lives of others. They are all indispensable - if Larry Mullen Jr. wants to leave and dive for a week, then the band is stuck. All U2 songs - as well as Coldplay - are signed by all members of the group, and in more than 30 years of career have never changed training, no separations or dramas. It's incredible, the biggest band in the world is full of integrity and passion for its music. Our society is completely ruined, success is a waste of time and the culture of celebrity is disgusting. There are few people who are brave enough to talk about it, people who use their success to do good. And every time I try to do it, I feel like an idiot, because Bono really does. While we were all busy insulting George Bush, Bono got billions of dollars for Africa. People can be really cynical - nobody really likes good Samaritans - but he does not let himself be touched, as if he were saying: "I do not care what everyone thinks, I'll say what I think". He achieved incredible results in Sarajevo, with Greenpeace, and is always at work. When Coldplay decided to talk about fair trade, we followed his example and ignored people's opinions. This is what I learned from U2: you must have the courage to really be yourself. And here's the original link: http://www.rollingstone.it/musica/news-musica/chris-martin-racconta-gli-u2/2018-02-22/#Part1

OK, since I really want to get rid of this riddle (preferably today !) and hand over to someone else: Can anyone think of a country reachable within a few hours by car (or train.... :rolleyes:) from Paris where there isn't one but two official chart lists ? If yes, why is that the case and can you think of a Coldplay lyric in a song that kind of touches on that 'phenomenon' ? This is our song. And what country would you next get to if you continue going in that direction ? This country was apart from Poland the only country where this song hit No.1 on the regular charts.

How very odd. I just looked up the page about them on Wikipedia and their lead singer is also named Chris :D At the university where I am we sometimes have small regional bands performing for free on campus. I used to often give it a try (not so much anymore). Over the years numerous mentioned Coldplay in their sound influences, but except for one I never actually heard a similarity. I think a lot of people like to put this on their label to promote themselves.

No. Much obscurer !

- not very well-known track that was just played once at a soundcheck - the city where that soundcheck occurred is mentioned in the lyrics of another very obscure track - features notable piano in it

I can't speak Portuguese but from knowledge of some other European languages I figured that luz could be light and salvo save, and I took a chance :D New one: Manchmal beschliessen die Sterne sich in Pfützen im Dreck widerzuspiegeln

Lights go out and I can't be saved ?

For the first song: I'll be there with you, baby, through the thin and thick - I'm gonna clean up all the poo and sick :D For the second song: I was just guessing at numbers and figures Pulling your puzzles apart Questions of science, science and progress Did not speak as loud as my heart GPASUYF

no

A message ?

Night turns to day And I still have these questions Daylight

yes ! the moment just before the rainbow confetti explodes

Oh yeah. Here's a hint that should clear it up: The song this chant is from begins with a spoken word part.

OK, so I'll just say Amsterdam is not the correct song. Well @Nie, we all want to know - have you found anything in your backyard ?

And oh, the water, the water flows over

Difficult, this song has some of my favourite Coldplay lyrics of recent times. I think I'll go with this part: I know it’s over before she says, I know the falls that the water face I know it’s over, an ocean awaits for a storm Sun on snow, rivers in rain, crystal ball can foresee a change All I Can Think About Is You

For me it's the other way round :)

I looked up the Oracle's comments yesterday and saw that the Oracle never specified the last verse, yeah. So maybe she (it's a she, Debs Wild) doesn't know/isn't sure or didn't want to reveal it's Eno. :)

M.M.I.X. V Major Minus 2 POC 1 M.M.I.X. makes its E.X.I.T. Still in: Mylo Xyloto Hurts Like Heaven Paradise Charlie Brown Us Against The World Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall Major Minus U.F.O. Princess of China A Hopeful Transmission Don't Let It Break Your Heart Up With The Birds I vote for A Hopeful Transmission

Yes, it's Viva La Vida but I was actually referring to Rex Champion, whose prename literally means 'king' in Latin :) Your turn !

OMG I thought this was too obvious a choice to be the answer :joy: Viva La Vida

Looking at European charts is a good place to start. Bear in mind what places can and cannot be reached from the starting point (Paris) like I said. Is Amsterdam your song answer ?