Lyrics discussion (and poll)

[rafaelchampion]

coldplay Coldplay
2 new songs - Major Minus and Moving To Mars - out on iTunes on Sunday. Part of ETIAW EP. PH

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Moving to mars: somewhere up above the stars the wreckage of a universe floats past
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JESUS!!! LYRICS!!!

[rafaelchampion]

Somewhere up above my heart a tiny little seed is sown, a government is overthrown, who knows when we'll be coming home at last

[rafaelchampion]

And I heard it on the radio that one day we'll be living in the stars / and I heard it on a tv show that somewhere up above and in my heart

[rafaelchampion]

They'll be tearing us apart, maybe moving us to mars / past the satellites and stars, maybe moving us to mars

[rafaelchampion]

We won't see the earth again in these seconds just remain unchanged / 8 to 9, 9 to 10 / we are meeting for the first time

[rafaelchampion]

We might never meet again you and me / we are meeting for the first time can't you see / 76543 / we are meeting for the first time

[the_escapist]

seems like a slow song... judging by the lyrics...what do you think?

[rafaelchampion]

Singing this space symphony / they'll be tearing us apart, moving us to mars, past the satellites and stars /theyre moving us to mars

[rafaelchampion]

YEAH! SLOW SONG

[42JTR]

They aren't being so misterious this time:D Not 1 tweet with lyrics a day but 4.
I really love the lyrics though, I think MTM is going to be one hell of a song

[Mimixxx]

You'd think they would've learnt from their previous lyric revealing experiences :P

[MancakesTheBand]

Looks like "Moving To Mars" is what "Space Symphony" was in the 60 Minutes interview (the list of songs we saw on the wall).

[the_escapist]

I am betting on a slow song. The lyrics are amazing!

Also, I think this is the final version of a song that was initially known as SPACE SYMPHONY.

[rafaelchampion]

I NEED TO LISTEN TO THAAAATT!!!:bigcry:

[coldplay♪♫♪]

Singing this space symphony / they'll be tearing us apart, moving us to mars, past the satellites and stars /theyre moving us to mars

space symphony?


Looks like a beautiful song moving to Mars

[lutzno]

For some reason these lyrics really remind me of White Shadows, when i read them i cant help think of that outro...

[a2iel]

Wow, what a great title & lyrics. I too was looking forward to at least 2 extra tracks but I have a feeling this one will be so epic I wont care. Can't wait for it!!

[Blue Nails]

Oh man, they're such teasers! I want. Now.

[the_escapist]

Lyrics:

Somewhere up above the stars the wreckage of a universe floats past
Somewhere up above my heart a tiny little seed is sown, a government is overthrown, who knows when we'll be coming home at last
And I heard it on the radio that one day we'll be living in the stars
And I heard it on a TV show that somewhere up above and in my heart

They'll be tearing us apart, maybe moving us to mars
Past the satellites and stars, maybe moving us to mars
We won't see the earth again in these seconds just remain unchanged
8 to 9, 9 to 10
We are meeting for the first time

We might never meet again you and me
We are meeting for the first time can't you see
76543
We are meeting for the first time

Singing this space symphony
They'll be tearing us apart, moving us to mars, past the satellites and stars
They're moving us to mars

[rafaelchampion]

This is gonna be an EPIC song

[SueDeNimes]

For some reason these lyrics really remind me of White Shadows, when i read them i cant help think of that outro...
Haha then you're in a better position than I am... I can't help but sing those lyrics to Muse's Neutron Star Collision" at the moment! :bomb: :uhoh:
(Yeah, thanks Nat for mentioning Muse on twitter... :P)

[Major_Love]

Epic Lyrics!

Who wrote something against the new Lyrics of CM? Sorry, but the Lyrics of MTM, MM, CB (!!!!), Us Against the World etc. are incredible good! Better than most of all Coldplay-Lyrics. (Except ETIAW).

[Mimixxx]

Nooo Anna, don't say that!! :lol: :uhoh:

[the_escapist]

I really like Moving to Mars lyrics. They sound amazing and we haven't yet heard the song. I am counting on Jonny's epic lead.

[SueDeNimes]

Nooo Anna, don't say that!! :lol: :uhoh:Sowwwy!! Blame Nat! :whip: haha

[coldplayisawesome]

and they also remind me of space oddity by david bowie for obvious reasons, especially the countdown!

i was thinking this, too! :P

i quite like these lyrics... they do look better put all together rather than read off twitter in fragments, i think. :P

[Phoebeo]

Lyrics:

Somewhere up above the stars the wreckage of a universe floats past
Somewhere up above my heart a tiny little seed is sown, a government is overthrown, who knows when we'll be coming home at last
And I heard it on the radio that one day we'll be living in the stars
And I heard it on a TV show that somewhere up above and in my heart

They'll be tearing us apart, maybe moving us to mars
Past the satellites and stars, maybe moving us to mars
We won't see the earth again in these seconds just remain unchanged
8 to 9, 9 to 10
We are meeting for the first time

We might never meet again you and me
We are meeting for the first time can't you see
76543
We are meeting for the first time

Singing this space symphony
They'll be tearing us apart, moving us to mars, past the satellites and stars
They're moving us to mars

:escaping:

For some reason this song reminds me of Square one.

Please, Don't let it be another ETIAW.

[the_escapist]

I guess we're missing a bit of the lyrics

since there must be a 21 Ignitionnnn!!!

[Mimixxx]

Please, Don't let it be another ETIAW.

Oh Lord - indeed! :sick:

[Lore]

This looks like a Muse song, and not in a good way. I mean the lyrics are weird :uhoh:

[Major_Love]

This looks like a Muse song, and not in a good way. I mean the lyrics are weird :uhoh:

Are there any lyrics you consider as good?

BTW: I love the way they give us the impression of this situation... I love it when Lyrics create pictures of situations in your brain and you can connect these situations with the music.
As CM said...there is a secret story about a young couple, who are outsiders...really like that kind of litte background history.

[Lore]

if you mean new song lyrics, no

old songs lyrics yeah some lyrics are extremely good.

[the_escapist]

This looks like a Muse song, and not in a good way. I mean the lyrics are weird :uhoh:

So now you're claiming that they are ripping off Muse...
I wonder what's next...

Maybe U2 did LP5 and thought it was not good and gave it to Coldplay as a pity gift.

[howyousawtheworld]

Can't help but think of a few songs on X&Y (Speed of Sound, White Shadows, Square One). Similar lyrics. Probably a bit of spacey synth to help guide the song like those LP3 songs.

Charlie Brown and Us Against The World still has the most cracking lyrics though.

[MichMoch]

Lyrics:

Somewhere up above the stars the wreckage of a universe floats past
Somewhere up above my heart a tiny little seed is sown, a government is overthrown, who knows when we'll be coming home at last
And I heard it on the radio that one day we'll be living in the stars
And I heard it on a TV show that somewhere up above and in my heart

They'll be tearing us apart, maybe moving us to mars
Past the satellites and stars, maybe moving us to mars
We won't see the earth again in these seconds just remain unchanged
8 to 9, 9 to 10
We are meeting for the first time

We might never meet again you and me
We are meeting for the first time can't you see
76543
We are meeting for the first time

Singing this space symphony
They'll be tearing us apart, moving us to mars, past the satellites and stars
They're moving us to mars

^This is one of the best CP lyrics I've ever seen.

[Mimixxx]

So now you're claiming that they are ripping off Muse...
I wonder what's next...

Maybe U2 did LP5 and thought it was not good and gave it to Coldplay as a pity gift.

Hey, she's only expressing her opinion, don't take it so personally.

[the_escapist]

Hey, she's only expressing her opinion, don't take it so personally.

I am not taking it personally. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. Thus, I have also expressed mine.

[Major_Love]

if you mean new song lyrics, no

old songs lyrics yeah some lyrics are extremely good.

Interesting. Because everytime I read your postings you are pissed off, nerved, depressed .......... so it's surprising that they are ANY lyrics or songs of Coldplay you like. But thats my impression.

[Lore]

So now you're claiming that they are ripping off Muse...
I wonder what's next...

Maybe U2 did LP5 and thought it was not good and gave it to Coldplay as a pity gift.

I just said that considering the lyrics it looks like a muse song, nothing more, what's the big deal about it?

I'm not claiming they're ripping off anyone, I don't get why you get so dramatic about it.

[Major_Love]

I am not taking it personally. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. Thus, I have also expressed mine.

Right!

[Lore]

Interesting. Because everytime I read your postings you are pissed off, nerved, depressed .......... so it's surprising that they are ANY lyrics or songs of Coldplay you like. But thats my impression.

:facepalm:

This is for you and the other kid: I don't get why you take opinions so personal, I've said million times good things about them because you know what? I really like them.

Anyway, you're no one to judge really because clearly you've read just LP5 era posts and well, since LP5 era lyrics are not good of course I won't post good opinions about that. Anyway, it seems you missed my posts about me liking some of the songs but well, blind fans only care about negative opinions.

[1der]

The lyrics make think of Paul Verhoeven's Total Recall!

[Lore]

The lyrics make think of Paul Verhoeven's Total Recall!

OMG ARE YOU SAYING THEY'RE RIPPING OFF PAUL VERHOEVEN?????????!!!!!!1111



Yeah kids, that's how dumb you look when you get so defensive

[Mimixxx]

Edit: Oops Lore you got there with the joke before I did. :P

[Lore]

But you really like Muse too! Are you saying they're copying them?! :angry:

Of course! :lol: I'm sure Chris will wear shiny clothes and weird led glasses for next tour! And he will develop a weird bromance with Jonny... OH WAIT! :lol:

And Jonny will have a leopard print obsession :awesome:


edit: great minds think alike! :P

[coldplayisawesome]

Of course! :lol: I'm sure Chris will wear shiny clothes and weird led glasses for next tour! And he will develop a weird bromance with Jonny... OH WAIT! :lol:

And Jonny will have a leopard print obsession :awesome:


edit: great minds think alike! :P

Jonny wearing leopard print...


not a bad idea...

[Major_Love]

:facepalm:

This is for you and the other kid: I don't get why you take opinions so personal, I've said million times good things about them because you know what? I really like them.

Anyway, you're no one to judge really because clearly you've read just LP5 era posts and well, since LP5 era lyrics are not good of course I won't post good opinions about that. Anyway, it seems you missed my posts about me liking some of the songs but well, blind fans only care about negative opinions.

Really, your not so important for me that I take your opinion personal.
I said, its just my IMPRESSION of you and I asked you a serious question... that was all. So, now I have to say: Why you are so personal if someone asks you a question?

Surely, the kid of us three is you with regard to your silly joke above...

[Lore]

Really, your not so important for me that I take your opinion personal.
I said, its just my IMPRESSION of you and I asked you a serious question... that was all. So, now I have to say: Why you are so personal if someone asks you a question?

Surely, the kid of us three is you with regard to your silly joke above...



I posted my opinion, you and the other guy jumped to criticize me "ARE YOU CLAIMING THIS OR THAT" "YOU'RE DEPRESSED" bla bla bla, of course I'll reply. If you don't care about me then why you reply to all my posts and ask my opinion about things? It doesn't make sense.

And I don't see the problem with posting a joke, I didn't know this place was so serious.

[Major_Love]

I posted my opinion, you and the other guy jumped to criticize me "ARE YOU CLAIMING THIS OR THAT" "YOU'RE DEPRESSED" bla bla bla, of course I'll reply. If you don't care about me then why you reply to all my posts and ask my opinion about things? It doesn't make sense.

And I don't see the problem with posting a joke, I didn't know this place was so serious.

Read carefully. I wrote: You are not SO important for me to take your opinion personal and I wasn't personal. Please, if you write you just wrote your opinion than you have to accept that others also say, they just wrote their opinion.

And trust me, I said also: Its just my impression of you. For sure, I was so relaxed in this moment I wrote that posting, so please don't tell me I was personal...

*Off.

PS: The joke was against a certain user, you knwo that and this implies the question who is actually the kid of us. Its not a good style to insult other users... but maybe this is a matter of personal taste.

EDIT: And I said, that your posting are depressed... not yourself. This is a big difference.

[coldplayisawesome]

Please, if you write you just wrote your opinion than you have to accept that others also say, they just wrote their opinion.


it's a little different, actually, since she wrote her opinion of the lyrics, and you wrote your opinion of her...

[Mimixxx]

it's a little different, actually, since she wrote her opinion of the lyrics, and you wrote your opinion of her...

Bingo

[Major_Love]

it's a little different, actually, since she wrote her opinion of the lyrics, and you wrote your opinion of her...

No, I wrote my impression of her last postings. Thats all, and they were in my eyes quite pessimistic and depressed about everything new.

Thats ok for me, maybe she doesn't like that. No problem. But because of my impression of her, I asked her a simple, but serious question, if she like any lyrics of Coldplay. End.

I have no problem, that she doesn'nt like the new style of Coldplay, the new songs, the new lyrics...this is very personal.

I don't know where the problem is but she seemed to take this question very personal...

[Major_Love]

Bingo

If you read carefully you wouldn't post something like that. But this is the way how this community works. I understand.

[SueDeNimes]

Guys, in general:
Don't take every comment that isn't 100% :awesome: as a personal insult!!
Not everyone MUST like everything the band do and it's not necessary that you "defend" their actions and diss people not agreeing with you and provoke fights.

Personally I'm really looking forward to hear the song. :)

Oh and how funny is that image of the boys dressing like Muse!! :laugh4:
Chris in a sparkling LED suit and Jonny in the leopard jumpsuit! :lol:
If I had time I'd photoshop that... off to work instead haha

[Lore]

Oh and how funny is that image of the boys dressing like Muse!! :laugh4:
Chris in a sparkling LED suit and Jonny in the leopard jumpsuit! :lol:
If I had time I'd photoshop that... off to work instead haha

now the question is... who would be the one with like 100 babies :o

[the_escapist]

peace and love everybody! no need to call us kids though...sounds like an insult.

[SueDeNimes]

now the question is... who would be the one with like 100 babies :oGuy looks too lazy for that, so Will it is!! :lol:

[coldplayisawesome]

No, I wrote my impression of her last postings. Thats all, and they were in my eyes quite pessimistic and depressed about everything new.

Thats ok for me, maybe she doesn't like that. No problem. But because of my impression of her, I asked her a simple, but serious question, if she like any lyrics of Coldplay. End.

I have no problem, that she doesn'nt like the new style of Coldplay, the new songs, the new lyrics...this is very personal.

I don't know where the problem is but she seemed to take this question very personal...

oh, sorry, i just looked back and realized that you weren't the one who posted asking about the Muse rip-off thing. :P

though, i still think that what i said applies to your question as well. and i think lore probably responded the way she did, because it shouldn't matter what lyrics she does like. this discussion/thread is supposed to be about Moving to Mars, not lore. :P

[coldplayisawesome]

Oh and how funny is that image of the boys dressing like Muse!! :laugh4:
Chris in a sparkling LED suit and Jonny in the leopard jumpsuit! :lol:
If I had time I'd photoshop that... off to work instead haha

i think they should have worn neon spandex for the tour...

:p

now the question is... who would be the one with like 100 babies :o

Will. :blank:

[Lore]

Guy looks too lazy for that, so Will it is!! :lol:

I agree :nod:

i think they should have worn neon spandex for the tour...

:p

Will. :blank:
Don't give them ideas :bomb: At least their fashion sense isn't as bad as Matt Bellamy's fashion sense, I'm sure Mr Bellamy would do that :uhoh:

[coldplayisawesome]

I agree :nod:
Don't give them ideas :bomb: At least their fashion sense isn't as bad as Matt Bellamy's fashion sense, I'm sure Mr Bellamy would do that :uhoh:

sorry, it is just my desire to see them in tight clothes. :shame:

[Crests]

I think these lyrics are ripping off Joe Satriani.

[howyousawtheworld]

Those lyrics would make Professor Brian Cox wet himself

[FJK_12]

Judging by the lyrics, I reckon this will be a slow song - not what I wanted to be honest - but still, it could be a fast song :D

I think that the song could be those piano chords you hear in the reversed version of studiofeed 1...

[vinch]

I think "Moving To Mars" is the end product of what we thought would be "Space Symphony".

Me too, as it says "Space Symphony" in the lyrics posted on twitter. I think it's great that a song from last year seen on the white board has survived and changed to now and we are finally getting to hear it. What kind of song do you think "Moving To Mars" will be?

[rafaelchampion]

Why do the people have to put muse and radiohead in the thread? :inquisitive:

[busybeeburns]

split the topic into two to have a lyrics poll, hope you folks don't mind!

[shanew21]

The amount of lyrics make me think it's a slow song. If this were a fast song it would either be very instrument heavy or a very short song based on these lyrics IMO. I love the lyrics though.

[Raphaele]

like it!

[ohyesitslaura]

For some reason these lyrics really remind me of White Shadows, when i read them i cant help think of that outro...

My thoughts EXACTLY when I read them. To me, the lyrics sound like a reject track from X&Y that got a slight facelift and is being released. I also feel like this ETIAW release is going to be like Prospeckt's March. Not exactly a b-side but a mini album.

[Bluejay]

I'm in love with the lyrics. Oh jeez, can't wait :awesome:

[jeremyy]

looks like a slow song. maybe slow at the beginning then faster at the end. after / 76543 / this part it will get faster. seven..six..five..fouır..three.. I wonder how will they sing this part :o

[Tryptophan]

So, seems like they're ripping off U2, Muse, Radiohead and Paul Verhoeven with this one.

Just kidding, the lyrics seem awesome this time. They seem to have an actual meaning and there's hints about what's happening in the world. It's not like:

"I turn the engine up, I got my space suit on"
"Moving to Ma-a-a-a-a-a-a-ars!"

Most people are thinking this will be a slow song. Could be, could as well be a speedy song. Could be great, could as well sound like ETIAW. But I'm looking forward to it of course.

[ColdplayingfromKansas]

looks like a slow song. maybe slow at the beginning then faster at the end. after / 76543 / this part it will get faster. seven..six..five..fouır..three.. I wonder how will they sing this part :o

:stunned: I hadn't thought of that! If that's the case, I hope they play it like the ending of Clocks during the Twisted Logic tour. That would be epic! :dance:

[Lore]

"I turn the engine up, I got my space suit on"
"Moving to Ma-a-a-a-a-a-a-ars!"
.

:awesome: :awesome: :awesome:

[periahdark]

I'm really liking these lyrics. I can't wait to hear it to the beat. Seems like it's gonna be great.

Oh god, that rhymed. Haha

[Major_Love]

:stunned: I hadn't thought of that! If that's the case, I hope they play it like the ending of Clocks during the Twisted Logic tour. That would be epic! :dance:

Maybe this is the song which getting faster and faster...? It begins slow and then the end is speedy!

And maybe also the tune getting louder?

[DundahMifflin]

Where are we getting these lyrics? :confused:

[dry_pretzels]

I don't know what to make of the lyrics. I'll need to read 'em again. :escaping:

Where are we getting these lyrics? :confused:

Coldplay's Twitter.

[DundahMifflin]

Oh. Thank you!

Based from the lyrics, I can see this being a more-gritty song. Soft for a bit, maybe, but I believe the end might have en epic little solo with Jonny. ;)

[dry_pretzels]

You're welcome. :nice:

[carley]

am i the only one not really liking the lyrics!? :confused:
i just dont really like the idea of a techno alien love story album, it seems like it could go very bad.
could someone please change my mind for me and tell me the good side of this because i really want to like these lyrics! :D

[ColdplayingfromKansas]

am i the only one not really liking the lyrics!? :confused:
i just dont really like the idea of a techno alien love story album, it seems like it could go very bad.
could someone please change my mind for me and tell me the good side of this because i really want to like these lyrics! :D

Sure thing ;)


This song in particular, I think, is about two people that are being turned out of their home--maybe because of a war? They are forced to relocate as refugees to a strange new place (Mars) in order to survive.

The lines 'wreckage of a universe' 'a government is overthrown / who knows when we'll be coming home at last' are a reference to a country that is torn apart by war/rebellion. Maybe one of the pair is a soldier and the other is a refugee?

'And I heard it on a radio we'll be living in the stars' --> They heard via an emergency radio broadcast that people need to evacuate and move to a safe place (another country, or, in this case, planet)

'We won't see the earth again in these seconds just remain unchanged' --> They are afraid that they'll never see their homes again. 'we are meeting for the first time' --> They are so concerned for each other's safety that they've forgotten all of their previous disputes and fights and it seems as if they've just met because of this.

~

This meaning also coincides with the movie 'Moving to Mars' which was directed by Matt Whitecrest (coincidence? Probably not :P )

So maybe this album won't be so much a 'techno alien love story' but a story of war/rebellion and the effect it has on not only the soldiers, but the refugees and civilians and society in general. Based on some of the other songs we've heard (Major Minus), it may also explore the psychological effects that the war has on people. I think of it as Viva, only exploring what goes on under the surface instead of the actual war/battle/rebellion/uprising in itself.

. . .

Did it work? :awesome:

Oh . . . sorry for the monster of a post :/

[RedBalloon]

^^^
I am trying to Decifer it when I first read the lyrics. I thinkt the background could be a "disaster" [could be wars - as Mars in astrology or myths standing for wars] threatens a first union etc. I wonder whether there is a chance to avoid this "earth disintegration" if we know the exact date/time? I also think, together with the other two songs - should have a bigger/clear picture. But still confused with the following - seems like the most important clue - the numbers:

"We won't see the earth again in these seconds
just remain unchanged 8 to 9, 9 to 10 ===> meaning "9"?
we are meeting for the first time
we might never meet again you and me
we are meeting for the first time can't you see
76543 we are meeting for the first time ===> would 76543 be divided by a number like 365 days/year etc.
"

The numbers seem like Code embedded in the context for the Date/Time? As someone said, 21 is another clue as well. Maybe it is about an anniversary for a historical event?

Like to see how the whole picture can be revealed gradually. So far, the theme of LP5 is quite heavy...no less than Viva La Vida

[admnistramation]

The lyrics to this song literally made my morning. :D I'm absolutely loving it, space symphony indeed.

[JackZ]

I'm waiting to listen to the song to hear the lyrics rather than reading them.

[DundahMifflin]

Maybe this is the song which getting faster and faster...? It begins slow and then the end is speedy!

And maybe also the tune getting louder?

Like AROBTTHH? That particular build-up is fantastic.

[DundahMifflin]

Bingo

Hit the nail on the head.

[Technicolor Sparks]

I hope it's a slow song. :wacky:

I really like the lyrics. To me they sound like something we would have seen back in the X&Y era.

[Hartroc]

This looks like a Muse song, and not in a good way. I mean the lyrics are weird :uhoh:

I honestly can't think of a single Muse song with good lyrics. Not one.

[majgirl]

So far I find these lyrics the most promising of the songs I've heard, so that's something!

[Batmotor]

i have to hear the song before i vote.

[Sadness_Ocean]

I'm thinking about changing my top 3 Coldplay songs.
A Masterpiece!!

[Sadness_Ocean]

I'm thinking about changing my top 3 Coldplay songs.
A Masterpiece!!

[coldiplay]

Coldplay - Moving To Mars

Somewhere up above the stars
The wreckage of a universe floats past
Somewhere up above my heart
A tiny little seed is sown
A government is overthrown
Who knows when we'll be coming home at last?

And I heard it on the radio that
One day we'll be living in the stars
And I heard it on a TV show that
Somewhere up above and in my heart
They'll be tearing us apart
Maybe moving us to Mars

We won't see the earth again
In these seconds just remain unchanged

8 to 9, 9 to 10
We are meeting for the first time
We might never meet again
You and me
We are meeting for the first time, can't you see?
7, 6, 5, 4, 3
We are meeting for the first time
Singing this space symphony

They'll be tearing us apart
Maybe moving us to Mars
Past the satellites and stars
Maybe moving us to Mars

[valypan]

Beautiful lyrics, fitting with the theme of Major Minus. I love them, even though I find the theme a tad bit depressing, but then re-appreciates ETIAW all over again as it sheds hope and light to an otherwise very dark subject matter...

[erik_avilez]

One of my favorite Coldplay songs. Of all. It sound unique, familiar and part of me. I don't know and can't explain why.

About the lyrics, I believe it fits with both MM AND ETIAW. The difference is on the approach. The first sounds like a pursuiting, some of a dictature (is this right? damn not-my-native-language thing :angry:) that's being established.

On the other hand, ETIAW is a celebration song. Like saying "We're going to win! And, even if we lose, WE'LL KEEP SINGING!!". And, even though the lyrics are a little silly in general, I like and respect ETIAW. Because they fulfill the meaning they're intended to.

And then comes this FREAKING MASTERPIECE. This... Monument. MTM. That reminds me of Wall-E. Anyway.

It fits the other two, like a following to MM. They escaped, at last! So now they have to fit in their new place (Mars here being a parallel to weird-and-unknown place), until they can go back to their real home.

Beautifully related, beautifully played.

That's what Coldplay's about.

[ColdplayingfromKansas]

^ THAT'S what I think of when I hear Moving to Mars--Wall-E! :freak:

I could not think of what that song reminded me of, and that's it! :dance:

[erik_avilez]

^ THAT'S what I think of when I hear Moving to Mars--Wall-E! :freak:

I could not think of what that song reminded me of, and that's it! :dance:


It's just what I thought! The planet all destroyed, and Wall-E singing that to Eva... :/ LOL

[xsarehardcorex]

The first part of this song may be the most coherent, lucid set of lyrics Chris has written. Even some of his harshest critics should be able to connect with what is said. Really brilliant, surprising even, the imagery Chris creates.

[woohoo37]

WOW WOW WOW

[TyM218]

Lyrical content is still pretty subjective...

For example, if the Every Teardrop is a Waterfall lyrics were in a song like amsterdam, you guys would still think the lyrics were amazing. I think the feel of the song has a lot to do with your perception of the lyrics.

[ColdplayingfromKansas]

^ I agree. I think an acoustic of ETiaW would sound great! :nice:

But back to topic! :P

Chris does a really good job of projecting the imagery of the song through the lyrics. When I listen to MtM, I think of lying out under the stars in dead silence. When 1:32 comes, I picture the moon rising and Jonny's solo makes me think of meteor showers.

[neonhorn22]

Lyrically, I think this is a strong song. And now after hearing the song...the lyrics are epic. But, that's just my measly $.02.

[RedBalloon]

Coldplay - Moving To Mars

Somewhere up above the stars
The wreckage of a universe floats past
Somewhere up above my heart
A tiny little seed is sown
A government is overthrown
Who knows when we'll be coming home at last?

And I heard it on the radio that
One day we'll be living in the stars
And I heard it on a TV show that
Somewhere up above and in my heart
They'll be tearing us apart
Maybe moving us to Mars

We won't see the earth again
In these seconds just remain unchanged

8 to 9, 9 to 10
We are meeting for the first time
We might never meet again
You and me
We are meeting for the first time, can't you see?
7, 6, 5, 4, 3
We are meeting for the first time
Singing this space symphony

They'll be tearing us apart
Maybe moving us to Mars
Past the satellites and stars
Maybe moving us to Mars

That's the Right lyrics after listening to the song. I am thinking of

"We are meeting for the first time -> 2, 1 - to one; maybe
Singing this space symphony"

the lyrics and the music are quite fit to each other; I love the cool-old-jazz style opening [some notes are quite "shivering"], then taking off to the outspace. I feel a reappearing of "early coldplay [doesn't like some B-sides...]" in this song - floating freely in a dream atmosphere, quite imaginative.
Look forward to what would happen after Moving to the Mars or not - the first meeting, the flashback of scenes before the "explosion" when Home is still Home...I think it is not necessarily a physical one - could mean a place in your heart, an existence pervasive in the universe, safe and warm, being real and true, kind too - it is about "lovemanity" connecting all.

[the_escapist]

Official Lyrics as released in http://www.coldplay.com/recordings.php

somewhere up above the stars
The wreckage of a universe floats past
somewhere up above my heart
A tiny little seed is sown
A government is overthrown
Who knows when we'll be coming home at last

and I heard it on the radio
that one day we'll be living in the stars
and I heard it on a tv show
that somewhere up above and in my heart
they'll be tearing us apart
maybe moving us to mars
we won't see the earth again
in these seconds just remain unchanged

8 to 9 9 to 10
We are meeting for the first time we might never meet again
You and me
We are meeting for the first time cant you see
7 6 5 4 3
We are meeting for the first time singing this space symphony

They'll be tearing us apart
Moving us to mars
Past the satellites and stars
Well they're moving us to mars

[OnlookerDelay]

Official Lyrics as released in http://www.coldplay.com/recordings.php

"somewhere up above the stars
The wreckage of a universe floats past"

Is it just me or does it sound like Chris is saying "path" here?

It's probably just the style of delivery they chose for this song... I notice also that Chris doesn't annunciate "Government" and "overthrown" very clearly either. It's understandable what he's saying, but it almost sounds like he's delivering some of the opening verses with his last bit of strength.

I'm not criticizing the song for this as I think it somehow seems to fit the tenor of the song at that point. I think the music and the lyrics are brilliant.