Coldplay, even when its old it's never old. But new albums don't suck either. I have to admit that a little bit of my heart was stolen back in 2002 with A Rush of Blood to the Head, but there's still plenty cardiovascular regions to spread around. My Super Vena Cava for instance, is just screaming for Coldplay's newest single/hit "Violet Hill." Although it's only been on the blog scene for a few days, it's already the most popular track across the airwaves.Let's break the track down and find out why. My left atrium would like some answers. First there's the lyrics:
was a long and dark december
from the rooftops i remember
there was snow white snow
clearly i remember
from the windows they were watching
while we froze down below
when the future's achitectured
by a cranival of idiots on show
you'd better lie low
if you love me won't you let me know?
was a long and dark december
when the banks became cathedrals
and the fog became God
priests clutched bibles
and went out to fit their rifles
and the cross was held aloft
bury me in honor
when im dead and hit the ground
a love back home unfolds
if you love me won't you let me know?
i don't want to be a soldier
with the captain of some sinking ship
with snow far below
so if you love me why'd you let me go?
i took my love down to violet hill
there we sat in snow
all that time she was silent still
so if you love me won't you let me know?
if you love me, won't you let me know?
It's not like Coldplay to mess with their solidified formula (it's been kicking ass this long) and poignant, "love poetry" stylings are an integral part of E=MC Platinum. Their gems are never going to force me into waterworks like Death Cab's "Styrofoam Plates" or Radiohead's "Talk Show Host" but I have been known to sprout a leak or two to "Warning Sign" and "Sparks."
Maybe American bands like to concentrate on depression more than our tea drinking friends across the pond, as Coldplay's strength comes instead from their ability to compose affecting, yet optimistic love songs. Once in a while we need a break from all the borderline suicidal memoirs and instead need to just feel relaxed, content, at peace; take your pick. Chris and the guys write for in the indie lover in love, or at least those of us attempting to be. Maybe "Don't Panic" says it best: We live in a beautiful world. Yeah we do, yeah we do...
Beautiful Acoustic Pretenders Cover
Stay tuned for more about Coldplay's newest studio release. My aorta can hardly stand the wait!Peace love and way too many heart references,
Lydia
