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The Strawberry fights back!!! 54 - Death and All His Friends 38 - Strawberry Swing + 30 - Viva La Vida -

Well alright then - the Strawberry War is on!!! :) 56 - Death and All His Friends 31 - Viva La Vida - 35 - Strawberry Swing +

And the last post today: August 11, 2008 - submitted by Sara, United Kingdom Q. Hello, oh wise one. I have a few questions to ask: 1. In the song Ladder to the Sun there's a strange word I'm not sure about: icaristic. Does this by any chance refer to Icarus, son of Deadalus who died because he flew to close to the sun? If it isn't what is it? 3.There are a few songs(Gravity, proof, the world turned upside down etc.) which I can't seem to be able to find on CD. Will they ever be released on one? The Oracle replies: I�ll answer 2 out of your 4, that�s fair. 1. Well, I can see how you may be confusing Icarus (yes, the chap who flew too close to the sun) with I risked it, which is the actual lyric. 3. Gravity can be found on the b-side of Talk, Proof on Speed of Sound, The World Turned Upside Down is available on the Fix You cd.

And back to the problem page! August 11, 2008 - submitted by Johann, Switzerland Q. When a young man is a father of a litlle son, but cannot live together with the mother of his son anymore, because all love seems to be gone after several years of love & hurt ... What is more important: Staying close to his son in the family home or finding a new love? Or combining both, which means finding a secret new love? I mean, Coldplay's songs are about nothing else but love, so I think my son also would like me to be in love with a woman. Only a happy father is a good father, am I right? The Oracle replies: The question you pose doesn�t include an option that I would choose. Staying in the family home doesn�t sound viable but why even mention finding a new love? Sounds like there�s already someone on the horizon. A new love would come one day but that�s not the most important thing right now. That would be to continue being a good father. Be true to yourself. If the love has gone and there is no way back, you need to consider your happiness and the long term affect on your son. Children pick negative feeling up very easily. But less talk of secrecy and new love, there could be upheaval afoot, preserve your energy and focus for the immediate future. August 11, 2008 - submitted by Josh, Canada Q. I'm in a bit of a frustrating situation. I'm in a band, and we've been together for more than a year now, but we just can't seem to get a gig. No one seems to interested in helping us get one, and i have no idea how to do that myself. Can you please help us out? The Oracle replies: To be honest, you have to help yourself. If you�re any good, it shouldn�t be hard to get a gig booked but you have to do it and it�s fairly easy to put the effort in. Call your local venue and ask to speak to the promoter or band booker about getting a gig for your band. Ask how they prefer to receive demo submissions. Send off said demo and that should be that. When you get a booking, promote, promote, promote to get as many people to it as possible, this will most likely secure you subsequent gigs.

Coldplay related but boring (in my opinion) August 11, 2008 - submitted by Marilu, Argentina Q. I`m still waiting the answer of 07/08. Album's Title "viva la vida" but the oracle doesn't know spanish. If Coldplay know this... The Oracle replies: You have to realize that the meaning of words can be translated in many different ways. Either as a whole or by taking the individual words literally. Viva on its own is different to its meaning in a phrase. I know where you live for example; viva can be a celebratory exclamation. Not every question is answered by the way, so no more waiting people, just call it a period of expectancy. August 11, 2008 - submitted by Alvin, United States of America Q. Will Coldplay be using The Bakery again to record after the tours? Or will they create a new base since the location of Bakery is now known? The Oracle replies: The Bakery is the band�s office if you like so they aren�t going to move just because someone may have been a super sleuth and found it. It wouldn�t be practical to up sticks every time their whereabouts were uncovered. That said, it�s their place of work so one would hope people would respect that and realize it�s not open to visitors.

More problem sharing: Q. Almost two months ago my best friend, the love of my life, my Andrea left me. Ever since I have been up side down. Everything feels false and for every day that goes without her a part of me dies. What should I do now? How can I find a meaning of life, when she's no longer with me? I just want to wake up and be a different person. I just want to run away but I know that I have to start with myself, be happy with myself to be able to enjoy life. But how can I like myself when I know that she's not here because of me? This is a cry for help, 'cause I don't know how long I can go on being this misserable... The Oracle replies: I know you can�t see it now but it will get better. The feelings you are experiencing, hideous as they are, are totally natural and part of the process. The key to this is to realize that it doesn�t matter who did or said what so stop blaming yourself, it�s in the past. Don�t waste time going over every little detail unless you are learning something from it. When/if you have learnt something from it, move forward. If she left then try to see that it wasn�t meant to be, she�s not the one for you. There�ll be another someone and that could be the start of something amazing. I hate to put a time limit on it but honestly, these things can take a minimum of 6 months before you start to feel anywhere near normal. Ride it out, it will pass. Be strong and hang in there. You will be happy again. August 11, 2008 - submitted by Anja, Germany Q. hiya, this is weird but i'll ask anyway. ever since i can think ive been worried that my parents may die. my mum is a heavy smoker and bother her parents died at the age of 49/50 due to lung cancer. im 23 years old but somewhat totally dependant on living at home because i feel like its going all wrong when im not here and i might not know how much time i have left with my parents. i know its probably rather weird but i have no idea what to do. any ideas? The Oracle replies: It�s not weird, it�s absolutely natural for you to be concerned with the future given the medical history but this is not healthy for you in the long-term. Your parents are adults, as are you, it is time to realize that they are responsible for themselves and that you are responsible for yourself, not them. I very much doubt your Mum is going to give up smoking even given your cause for concern but try talking to her if it�ll make you feel better just don�t expect anything. The fact is you don�t know when life will end, none of us know how long we have or time left with loved ones. It doesn�t mean you have to put yours on hold by staying at home in fear of a guaranteed eventuality.

August 11, 2008 - submitted by robbie, United States of America Q. Who's better Michael Jackson or Prince? The Oracle replies: If you put these 2 head to head� they are the same age but Jackson started performing earlier. Prince still is (despite hip replacement). Both can sing and dance. Aside from them both developing film ideas and receiving a panning from critics they have sold millions between them. Prince however not only performs but writes all his won music and plays several instruments therefore he wins this wager.

The Oracle has returned: August 11, 2008 - submitted by Holly, United States of America Q. So in some of the recent videos/pictures of Chirs Martin it appears that his infamous tattoo is missing. What happend to his hot tat?? The Oracle replies: I can only assume you mean the equals sign that was never a tattoo but is missing. It was always drawn on with marker pen. His real tattoos haven�t been removed. More to follow!

Barack says "Vote for Viva!"

56 - Death and All His Friends 32 - Viva La Vida - 34 - Strawberry Swing + It's never going to end...

I heard a rumour that Kofi Anaan loves Viva La Vida (I know he was the old Head of the UN, but I can't spell the new guy's name!)

Do we need to get the UN Peacekeeping force to sort this out?

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Fix You - 83 - Speed Of Sound - 37 +

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The Da Vinci Code - 9/10 Awesome movie - got completely carried away by it (and a little bit sick!) Thanks for the recommendation, Age Six Racer! :P

Fix You - 84 - Speed Of Sound - 36 +

Right behind you! 54 - Death and All His Friends 35 - Viva La Vida - 32 - Strawberry Swing +

Yep, it's like nothing they've ever done before, and yet at the same time it's so Coldplay. The sounds are amazing and the lyrics at the end are beautiful. Sorry! 49 - Death and All His Friends 39 - Viva La Vida - 33 - Strawberry Swing +

To Kill A Mockingbird When was the last time you cried?

How did you find out what number to call?

So is your favourite DAAHF or is that just your fave out of the ones that are left?

What do you mean about "a flag" ?

Nope, I'm a very casual person Have you been paying attention to the Olympics?