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Coldplay: every song, explained.

5 Coldplay songs in the archive, from 2000–2008: what each one is about, who wrote it and what it did on the charts. Each entry opens the full explanation.

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Songs explained

2000–2008

Years covered

Rock

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5 songs

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Coldplay YellowWhat Coldplay's 'Yellow' means: a devotion song whose title came from a phone book, filmed in one take on a rainy Dorset beach because the rest of the band… 2000 Coldplay ClocksUnravel the mystery of Coldplay's 'Clocks.' Explore its iconic piano riff, abstract lyrics about time, urgency, and missed opportunities in this Grammy-winning… 2002 Coldplay The ScientistUncover the poignant emotions, heartbreak, and reflective narrative of Coldplay's 'The Scientist.' Explore its lyrics, musical structure, and enduring appeal. 2002 Coldplay Viva la VidaDive into the baroque-pop brilliance of Coldplay's 'Viva la Vida.' Explore the dethroned narrator's story, the song's historical inspiration, chart triumphs… 2008 Coldplay ParadiseUncover the uplifting message, musical brilliance, and global impact of Coldplay's 'Paradise.' Explore its themes of escapism, hope, and the pursuit of dreams.

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About these entries

Every Coldplay entry sets out what the song is about and where that reading comes from: writing credits, interviews, the record's own history. Where a popular interpretation is wrong, the entry says so and shows the evidence. Missing a song? Suggest it.