| Coldplay – Princess of China Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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I think this song fits in with a larger story about a boy and a girl falling in love in a dystopia, which is what Chris Martin has said this album is about in interviews. Given the overall flow of the album (and this might sound weird without following the storyline leading up to this), my best guess is that the boy was offered a deal with the devil allowing him to be with the girl if he re-joined the oppressive government's system, which he refused. I know, it sounds like a long-shot. Sorry ... for the full logic of my guesses, check out my nerdy over-analysis here: http://www.smrvl.com/blog/?p=976 ... I'd love to know if you think I'm anywhere close! |
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| Coldplay – Paradise Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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Chris Martin has said in interviews that this album is about a boy and a girl falling in love in a dystopia. I think this song is an introduction of the girl, who's trapped in the system, dreaming of a better world, but at the same time, buying into the lies of the oppressive government ("You know the sun must set to rise.") Her world is about to blow up big-time when she meets the boy introduced in "Hurts Like Heaven." These are just my guesses. I've got them for the whole album at http://www.smrvl.com/blog/?p=976 -- I'd love to know if you think I'm anywhere close! |
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| Coldplay – Hurts Like Heaven Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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Since Chris Martin has said in interviews that this album is about a boy and girl finding love in a dystopia, seems like this opening song could be an introduction of one protagonist (let’s assume it’s Mylo, who’s the boy) – going out with a group for the first time to do something illegal. “Yes, I feel a little bit nervous / yes, I feel nervous and I cannot relax / how come they’re out to get us?” Given the info Chris Martin has released about the album, I’m going to say he’s tagging the city with anti-authority graffiti as part of the Lost Boys gang. I've tried to sort out this whole album ... if you're interested, check out my analysis at http://www.smrvl.com/blog/?p=976 -- I'd love to know if you agree with my guesses! |
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| Coldplay – Charlie Brown Lyrics | 14 years ago |
| Since this is a concept album about love in a dystopia, I think (given the flow of the album), this is where the guy and girl first meet. See my full (over-)analysis of the meaning & storyline here: http://www.smrvl.com/blog/?p=976 | |
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