Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Category: Coldplay

Speed of Sound

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Coldplay’s “Speed of Sound” Lyrics Meaning

“Speed of Sound” is another rock song which is apparently based on the personal philosophy and outlook of the artists who are relaying it. And lyrics are very abstract and accordingly open to different interpretations....

The Scientist

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Coldplay’s “The Scientist” Lyrics Meaning

“The scientist” in this song is actually the singer (Chris Martin) himself. In other words, based on the second verse, science seems to be his profession or at least a discipline he is engrossed in....

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“Sunrise” by Coldplay

“Sunrise” is the first song on the playlist of Coldplay’s 2019 album “Everyday Life”. And with “Everyday Life” also being a double album, “Sunrise” is also the name given to the entire first half of...

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Coldplay’s “Trouble in Town” Lyrics Meaning

“Trouble in Town” is theorized to encapsulate Coldplay’s empathy for non-White people due to the persecution they face in certain parts of the world.  This is made most evident during the interlude. This interlude...

Champion of the World

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“Champion of the World” by Coldplay

Coldplay’s “Champion of the World” is based on the singer’s determination to fulfill his dreams, if you will. He depicts himself as someone who regularly faces uphill battles. Yet he has a never-say-die attitude. And it can...

Church

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Coldplay’s “Church” Lyrics Meaning

Like many of its contemporaries, Coldplay’s “Church” uses religious metaphors to relay more down-to-earth ideas. And in this case, that would be the singer being in love. Thus the “church” he is referring to throughout...

Daddy

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“Daddy” by Coldplay

In “Daddy”, Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin takes of the role of what can logically be deduced as a small child. And who he is addressing is the child’s father. Or more to the point,...

Everyday Life

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“Everyday Life” by Coldplay

“Everyday Life” takes a global approach, similar to the tune Coldplay dropped prior to this one, “Arabesque”. For in this song also, the band is once again harping on the similarities we as human beings...