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there's no way this song will be in the top ten...

the more i listen to it, the more i dislike it...the lyrics are stupid.....hopefully other tracks will be better than the first two singles.....

I'd have no problem telling them I think the first two singles suck.

Complete and utter shite from start to finish. The lyrics on the first two singles are horrific. Very disappointing...

On top of that they let the negative criticism get to them too much after X&Y. They got so popular people started belittling them (NY Times article calling them "most insufferable band ever") and then Chris Martin said "We won't be seeing you around for a while" at that awards show, with his tail tucked between his legs. He should have told them all to fuck off and stuck to his guns. I remember reading interviews of them after that point, talking how they were embarrassed and didn't know what to do with themselves... and then they hired Eno. Rest is history. Funny how they were embarrassed after X&Y, but aren't embarrassed to wear these silly matching outfits with the cheap-looking decals ironed onto their clothes, looking like a poor man's version of Sgt. Pepper, singing trite songs like Paradise. What happened to the UK blokes that wore jeans and just cared about making beautiful music? Oh yeah, I forgot, they got money. That's not to say being rich makes you a bad musician, however as we've seen throughout history over and over again, a lot of times the passion/originality is never the same. You said it perfectly. I've been a fan of Coldplay since Day 1 and had high hopes for this album...ETIAW was horrid and Paradise has proved even more disappointing. It's as if they're trying to write these grand sing along songs for the stadiums. And the lyrics? Dreadful. Chris has stated he wanted to work on lyrics and we got this? Dressing up in uniforms, lauding the brilliance of Take That and trying to get their dance/hip hop, Jay Z influence in has, in my opinion, taken them off track. Although I'm sure there will be songs on the album I like, to me they've lost what made them great. They care too much about what other people think.....and this is the result.....

This is the problem with the Internet - people debate the TITLE of an album! WHO GIVES A SHIT WHAT IT'S CALLED? Isn't it about the music?????

totally underwhelming...was hoping it would make up for ETIAW...way too overproduced......

I really have tried to like this song, but I can't....parts of it are ok, but as soon as I hear "you can hurt, hurt me bad..." I just think of all the times he said "I've gotta get better with my lyrics". Really, how can Coldplay or anyone around them fail to see the SHITTY lyrics??

Really disappointed in this song. Lyrics are dreadful. I won't ramble on as I'm sure it's all been said, but I hate it and sure hope the album is better than this.

As soon as I get more info, will message you for sure. It's a teaching job...will follow up when I know more - thanks! :)

I may have a job opportunity there and am wondering what it's like.

Thanks for the replies. Sounds like I should do it!

I have an opportunity to move to London for a year for work. I am seriously contemplating it, but coming from the U.S., fear it will be a huge culture shock. Having said that, I have family who are British and feel that it's a part of my heritage I'd like to connect with. I'm hoping some of the UK sludgers can give me some insight on what it's like to live in England :)

i know everyone is different but how hard is it to grasp the basics?

I saw a-ha back in the 80's on the tour for their first album (yikes - just realized how old i am!). a-ha are/were great but never had the massive success coldplay did. this was also pre-internet, however, so i'm sure they might of been bigger had they had that as a marketing tool.

Not a big fan of this version of Wedding Bells...much preferred the South Bank guitar version... But it's nice to see him out of the Viva wardrobe!

Why do they always say "doesn't eat meat, doesn't drink"? He does both......

Worst opening lyrics ever.

I've got a tuner, so I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the help :)

If you could re-write the first two lines in that song, what would they be?

Tuning: DADGBd and then down 1/2 step can you explain this part to me? i'm new to guitar.....thanks :)

That would be fantastic - I would be so grateful for the tabs to this!

Such a beautiful version.......I wish someone would tab this out!! [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAdDdsBuocc]YouTube- Death and All His Friends - Acoustic[/ame]

Whatever...

Why did they leave the Bakery?