Coldplay Lyrics
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Coldplay lyrics are very well known, thanks to the huge popularity of their albums. Their 2008 release, Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends, holds the record for the most downloaded album of all time at the time of writing. With sellout shows and millions of records sold, you can bet Coldplay lyrics are on the lips of many a music fan.
Coldplay Lyrics – Where to Find Them
Need to brush up on your Coldplay lyrics so you’re ready to sing along at the next show, or want to see the lyrics all set out so you can dissect them for deeper meaning? These websites are all good places to get the lyrical lowdown:
- Metrolyrics – Metrolyrics has all of the lyrics to all of Coldplay’s songs, and users can manage the database to make sure they are corrected. Metrolyrics is supported with pop up ads – lots of them – so make sure your pop up protector is in action!
- Lyrics on Demand – Lyrics on Demand not only has a full listing of all of Coldplay’s lyrics, but it also offers a chance to listen to the songs, links to downloads, and ringtone downloads.
- Lyrics Mode – This website is a good one for musicians, as it not only has lyrics for all of the songs, but it also offers tabs for most of the songs as well.
- eLyrics – This website has a good selection of Coldplay lyrics and it also has music videos for you to watch.
- Sing 365 – Sing 365 has all of the lyrics, plus a vibrant message board where Coldplay fans can debate what they think the meanings of the lyrics are.
About Coldplay
Coldplay formed during the band’s college years at University College London. Initially, the band called themselves Pectoralz, though they soon renamed themselves Starfish. They hit the London club circuit in the late 1990s, and eventually they renamed themselves Coldplay and signed to well respected indie label Fierce Panda, with whom they released the Brothers and Sisters EP.
It didn’t take the majors long to discover Coldplay, and Parlophone soon swooped in and signed the band to a five album deal. During this period, the band nearly split over disagreements in how to split profits, but eventually they settled on an equal split between all members and put their differences aside.
Their first album, Parachutes, came out in 1999, but it didn’t really make a splash until the single Yellow was released in summer of 2000.
Since that time, Coldplay has experienced ever increasing success with each release, and they are now one of the top earning bands around – both in terms of sales and tours.
The major label Coldplay discography is as follows:
- Parachutes
- A Rush of Blood to the Head
- X&Y
- Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends
Coldplay Activism
Coldplay is well known for their social activism, especially in fair trade campaigns, and they give 10% of their earnings to charitable causes. Chris Martin, Coldplay singer, has been a vocal supporter of Oxfam and their fair trade work in particular. They are also known for their refusal to allow their music to be used in advertising (with the recent exception of an iTunes commercial). The band has reportedly turned down millions of dollars several times because they do not want their songs to be used in TV advertising campaigns.
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