Coldplay: Greatest downfall in the history of music? - Page 21

Rainystrawberry · 17-04-2012, 12:59 AM

Coldplay just can't win; either other people are criticizing or their fans are criticizing. Some of the comments I've read on here are not things I expected to find on Coldplaying. Since I don't know any Coldplay fans in my area

and all I ever heard about Coldplay is negative comments, I am a little disappointed about some of these threads.
The MX album has grown on me so I enjoy it: the sound, the lyrics , but I realize some people don't like it and I respect their view. But I think some should realize that some do like the album and respect their views too.
This is just my opinion.

Rainystrawberry · 17-04-2012, 01:00 AM

I still don't understand why some people think ETIAW has terrible lyrics.
"I's rather be a coma than a full stop"- I think Chris said that it means "I don't want to die".

"I turn the music up, I got my records on
I shut the world outside until the lights come on"
- I wish I could just shut the world outside me too, never hear such meaningless negativity and just enjoy my music.

fakfak · 17-04-2012, 02:13 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rainystrawberry;5277086
I still don't understand why some people think ETIAW has terrible lyrics.
"I's rather be a coma than a full stop"- I think Chris said that it means "I don't want to die".

"I turn the music up, I got my records on
I shut the world outside until the lights come on"
- I wish I could just shut the world outside me too, never hear such meaningless negativity and just enjoy my music.

Agreed. Even if you don't like the song, the lyrics seem like classic Chris Martin lyrics to me.

IreneNL · 17-04-2012, 11:58 AM

A few months ago, I was just randomly playing chords on my piano. Then I realised I was playing the chords of Every teardrop is a waterfall. I was 17 years old, I've never written a song in my life, it took me a few seconds.

Conclusion: I could have written ETIAW, and that isn't a good thing.

Plus: They didn't even write it themselves, they used the chords from another song.

Coldplay

I am disappoint

Witfang_7 · 17-04-2012, 12:58 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rainystrawberry;5277086
I still don't understand why some people think ETIAW has terrible lyrics.
"I's rather be a coma than a full stop"- I think Chris said that it means "I don't want to die".

"I turn the music up, I got my records on
I shut the world outside until the lights come on"
- I wish I could just shut the world outside me too, never hear such meaningless negativity and just enjoy my music.

I love ETIAW so much. Absolutely my fave song on the new record^^

Cobalt · 17-04-2012, 01:36 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by IreneNL;5277295
A few months ago, I was just randomly playing chords on my piano. Then I realised I was playing the chords of Every teardrop is a waterfall. I was 17 years old, I've never written a song in my life, it took me a few seconds.

Conclusion: I could have written ETIAW, and that isn't a good thing.

Errrrr... you could have been subconsciously tapping away those chords because you know the song?

:

Quote:
Plus: They didn't even write it themselves, they used the chords from another song.

Coldplay

I am disappoint

Eh, they borrowed chords for Talk, and I love that song. Not the greatest of arguments

fakfak · 17-04-2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by IreneNL;5277295
A few months ago, I was just randomly playing chords on my piano. Then I realised I was playing the chords of Every teardrop is a waterfall. I was 17 years old, I've never written a song in my life, it took me a few seconds.

Conclusion: I could have written ETIAW, and that isn't a good thing.

Plus: They didn't even write it themselves, they used the chords from another song.

Coldplay

I am disappoint

Again though, simple as it may be, you didn't write it, Coldplay did. (use of a licensed sample aside.)

Nothing Coldplay has ever written is exceptionally complex, that's not the point.

Rainystrawberry · 17-04-2012, 08:18 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by IreneNL;5277295
A few months ago, I was just randomly playing chords on my piano. Then I realised I was playing the chords of Every teardrop is a waterfall. I was 17 years old, I've never written a song in my life, it took me a few seconds.

Conclusion: I could have written ETIAW, and that isn't a good thing.

Plus: They didn't even write it themselves, they used the chords from another song.

Coldplay

I am disappoint

That's not a very good argument, i'm terrible at the piano and I have never written a song too, but I figured out a few chords to Clocks and DAAHF, does that mean I could have written those songs?

Plus Coldplay takes inspiration from other songs; for example Talk, beginning of Square One and A message(look up the hymn "My song is love unknown")

Mollyxyloto · 02-09-2012, 09:39 PM

I think all tracks from Parachutes are brilliant and I absolutely love every teardrop is a waterfall, I think it's amazing, it makes me want to jump around and dance (well, to be honest, my dancing is jumping around like a loonatic)!!

Greekmatthew · 02-09-2012, 10:33 PM

Here's the thing: first of all I am too lazy to read all 300+ comments, so forgive me if I am repeating anything:

One cannot expect a band to go years, even decades, and write things closely similar and closely related, and those that all sound the same. I wouldn't even want Coldplay to do that. Since I discovered them and first started listening to them one month before Viva was released, I was sort of used to the whole actual Viva feel and I loved it. Everyone's a critic, I know, but I would think the boys wanted to branch out somewhere and try to see how they sound with something different?

There are some really strong tracks in MX. Up With the Birds has the best lyrics out of any of them, and UFO is a really nice track. None of them are BAD. They're just not as good, I agree. I think people are being way too harsh here. If Coldplay was on a downfall, they wouldn't be as popular anymore as they are now. Nope. They are still playing to stadiums filled with people. Actually, as I type this, they're playing to 80,000 in Paris.

I think we can all say that even though we may not agree on the new sound they have produced as a band, they are still largely talented and inspiring for what they do. I love every one of them.

I am just waiting to hear what their sixth studio album is going to sound like. I have no idea what they're going to produce after MX. I'm clueless, but eager to hear.

RazorEye · 03-01-2013, 04:37 AM

^ agreed

Fraggy · 03-01-2013, 02:04 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Greekmatthew;5403081
Here's the thing: first of all I am too lazy to read all 300+ comments, so forgive me if I am repeating anything:

One cannot expect a band to go years, even decades, and write things closely similar and closely related, and those that all sound the same. I wouldn't even want Coldplay to do that. Since I discovered them and first started listening to them one month before Viva was released, I was sort of used to the whole actual Viva feel and I loved it. Everyone's a critic, I know, but I would think the boys wanted to branch out somewhere and try to see how they sound with something different?

There are some really strong tracks in MX. Up With the Birds has the best lyrics out of any of them, and UFO is a really nice track. None of them are BAD. They're just not as good, I agree. I think people are being way too harsh here. If Coldplay was on a downfall, they wouldn't be as popular anymore as they are now. Nope. They are still playing to stadiums filled with people. Actually, as I type this, they're playing to 80,000 in Paris.

I think we can all say that even though we may not agree on the new sound they have produced as a band, they are still largely talented and inspiring for what they do. I love every one of them.

I am just waiting to hear what their sixth studio album is going to sound like. I have no idea what they're going to produce after MX. I'm clueless, but eager to hear.

That's my boy.
I just want to add that if you would see their live performance at MX tour you would go crazy with that album and i mean it.I wasn't so INTO it but after i seen the gig i just went nuts.

ColdplayBlop · 03-01-2013, 07:15 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mollyxyloto;5402927
I think all tracks from Parachutes are brilliant and I absolutely love every teardrop is a waterfall, I think it's amazing, it makes me want to jump around and dance (well, to be honest, my dancing is jumping around like a loonatic)!!

I think that's all it's trying to do, a kind of song that just wants the listener to feel good inside, and personally, it succeeds. The song is excellent at what it's trying to accomplish.

Kingzilla · 03-01-2013, 09:35 PM

This thread is ridiculous.
Queen went from this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ9rUzIMcZQ

TO THIS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhiCmOe5GCw

I'm not saying I loved MX. I don't regularly listen to that album. But I know if I want to see Coldplay live, I want those songs on the setlist because the pump energy into the concert like nothing else. It is, by far, not even close to being the downfall. They've dropped a bit, imo, but I can give a lot of bands who have fallen apart. Besides LP6 will be amazing because it's coldplay, not some shit pop band we are talking about.

Lukestar1991 · 03-01-2013, 11:40 PM

The greatest downfall in modern music = The Kings Of Leon.

17-04-2012, 02:13 AM	#303
fakfak Coldplayer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,917 My Mood: Location: Illinois Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 142 Thanked 94 Times in 79 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Rainystrawberry;5277086 I still don't understand why some people think ETIAW has terrible lyrics. "I's rather be a coma than a full stop"- I think Chris said that it means "I don't want to die". "I turn the music up, I got my records on I shut the world outside until the lights come on" - I wish I could just shut the world outside me too, never hear such meaningless negativity and just enjoy my music. Agreed. Even if you don't like the song, the lyrics seem like classic Chris Martin lyrics to me.

17-04-2012, 12:58 PM	#305
Witfang_7 Mylohands and Xylotoes Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 465 My Mood: Location: There There Gender: Country: Fav. CP album: AROBTTH Fav. CP song: Fix You Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 11 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Rainystrawberry;5277086 I still don't understand why some people think ETIAW has terrible lyrics. "I's rather be a coma than a full stop"- I think Chris said that it means "I don't want to die". "I turn the music up, I got my records on I shut the world outside until the lights come on" - I wish I could just shut the world outside me too, never hear such meaningless negativity and just enjoy my music. I love ETIAW so much. Absolutely my fave song on the new record^^ __________________ I turn "COLDPLAY" music up!!!

17-04-2012, 01:36 PM	#306
Cobalt OH SUCH THE SHAME! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 18,334 My Mood: Location: Melbourne, Australia Gender: Country: Chat posts: 86 Thanks given: 164 Thanked 178 Times in 124 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by IreneNL;5277295 A few months ago, I was just randomly playing chords on my piano. Then I realised I was playing the chords of Every teardrop is a waterfall. I was 17 years old, I've never written a song in my life, it took me a few seconds. Conclusion: I could have written ETIAW, and that isn't a good thing. Errrrr... you could have been subconsciously tapping away those chords because you know the song? : Quote: Plus: They didn't even write it themselves, they used the chords from another song. Coldplay I am disappoint Eh, they borrowed chords for Talk, and I love that song. Not the greatest of arguments

17-04-2012, 08:05 PM	#307
fakfak Coldplayer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,917 My Mood: Location: Illinois Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 142 Thanked 94 Times in 79 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by IreneNL;5277295 A few months ago, I was just randomly playing chords on my piano. Then I realised I was playing the chords of Every teardrop is a waterfall. I was 17 years old, I've never written a song in my life, it took me a few seconds. Conclusion: I could have written ETIAW, and that isn't a good thing. Plus: They didn't even write it themselves, they used the chords from another song. Coldplay I am disappoint Again though, simple as it may be, you didn't write it, Coldplay did. (use of a licensed sample aside.) Nothing Coldplay has ever written is exceptionally complex, that's not the point.

17-04-2012, 08:18 PM	#308
Rainystrawberry You're in control Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 548 My Mood: Location: Ontario Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 26 Times in 21 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by IreneNL;5277295 A few months ago, I was just randomly playing chords on my piano. Then I realised I was playing the chords of Every teardrop is a waterfall. I was 17 years old, I've never written a song in my life, it took me a few seconds. Conclusion: I could have written ETIAW, and that isn't a good thing. Plus: They didn't even write it themselves, they used the chords from another song. Coldplay I am disappoint That's not a very good argument, i'm terrible at the piano and I have never written a song too, but I figured out a few chords to Clocks and DAAHF, does that mean I could have written those songs? Plus Coldplay takes inspiration from other songs; for example Talk, beginning of Square One and A message(look up the hymn "My song is love unknown")

17-04-2012, 12:59 AM	#301
Rainystrawberry You're in control Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 548 My Mood: Location: Ontario Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 26 Times in 21 Posts	Coldplay just can't win; either other people are criticizing or their fans are criticizing. Some of the comments I've read on here are not things I expected to find on Coldplaying. Since I don't know any Coldplay fans in my area and all I ever heard about Coldplay is negative comments, I am a little disappointed about some of these threads. The MX album has grown on me so I enjoy it: the sound, the lyrics , but I realize some people don't like it and I respect their view. But I think some should realize that some do like the album and respect their views too. This is just my opinion.

17-04-2012, 01:00 AM	#302
Rainystrawberry You're in control Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 548 My Mood: Location: Ontario Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 26 Times in 21 Posts	I still don't understand why some people think ETIAW has terrible lyrics. "I's rather be a coma than a full stop"- I think Chris said that it means "I don't want to die". "I turn the music up, I got my records on I shut the world outside until the lights come on" - I wish I could just shut the world outside me too, never hear such meaningless negativity and just enjoy my music.

17-04-2012, 11:58 AM	#304
IreneNL Coldplayer Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 15 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A few months ago, I was just randomly playing chords on my piano. Then I realised I was playing the chords of Every teardrop is a waterfall. I was 17 years old, I've never written a song in my life, it took me a few seconds. Conclusion: I could have written ETIAW, and that isn't a good thing. Plus: They didn't even write it themselves, they used the chords from another song. Coldplay I am disappoint

02-09-2012, 09:39 PM	#309
Mollyxyloto coldplay Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 8,275 My Mood: Location: I'm a rockstar on a world tour. Gender: Country: Seen CP: 1 times Fav. CP album: AROBTTH Fav. CP song: Yellow but I love 'em all Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 2 Thanks given: 1,541 Thanked 827 Times in 664 Posts	I think all tracks from Parachutes are brilliant and I absolutely love every teardrop is a waterfall, I think it's amazing, it makes me want to jump around and dance (well, to be honest, my dancing is jumping around like a loonatic)!! __________________ Best newcomer to coldplaying.com 2012 Biggest spammer 2012 & MLTSCAIIR 2012 2nd biggest Coldplay fan (in the world) 2nd biggest Chris Martin fan 2012 Quote: Originally Posted by Troxley;5532713 Shoutout to PargeLenisJr for thinking we're all hippies. Quote: Originally Posted by hvn;5532684 Shoutout to PENTAGONAL, the Neanderthal-fan.

02-09-2012, 10:33 PM	#310
Greekmatthew Coldplayer Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 8 Location: Virginia, United States Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post	Here's the thing: first of all I am too lazy to read all 300+ comments, so forgive me if I am repeating anything: One cannot expect a band to go years, even decades, and write things closely similar and closely related, and those that all sound the same. I wouldn't even want Coldplay to do that. Since I discovered them and first started listening to them one month before Viva was released, I was sort of used to the whole actual Viva feel and I loved it. Everyone's a critic, I know, but I would think the boys wanted to branch out somewhere and try to see how they sound with something different? There are some really strong tracks in MX. Up With the Birds has the best lyrics out of any of them, and UFO is a really nice track. None of them are BAD. They're just not as good, I agree. I think people are being way too harsh here. If Coldplay was on a downfall, they wouldn't be as popular anymore as they are now. Nope. They are still playing to stadiums filled with people. Actually, as I type this, they're playing to 80,000 in Paris. I think we can all say that even though we may not agree on the new sound they have produced as a band, they are still largely talented and inspiring for what they do. I love every one of them. I am just waiting to hear what their sixth studio album is going to sound like. I have no idea what they're going to produce after MX. I'm clueless, but eager to hear.

03-01-2013, 04:37 AM	#311
RazorEye Up In Flaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 4,953 My Mood: Location: In the gap between the two trapezes. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 52 Thanked 61 Times in 25 Posts	^ agreed

03-01-2013, 02:04 PM	#312
Fraggy Coldplayer Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 18 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Quote: Originally Posted by Greekmatthew;5403081 Here's the thing: first of all I am too lazy to read all 300+ comments, so forgive me if I am repeating anything: One cannot expect a band to go years, even decades, and write things closely similar and closely related, and those that all sound the same. I wouldn't even want Coldplay to do that. Since I discovered them and first started listening to them one month before Viva was released, I was sort of used to the whole actual Viva feel and I loved it. Everyone's a critic, I know, but I would think the boys wanted to branch out somewhere and try to see how they sound with something different? There are some really strong tracks in MX. Up With the Birds has the best lyrics out of any of them, and UFO is a really nice track. None of them are BAD. They're just not as good, I agree. I think people are being way too harsh here. If Coldplay was on a downfall, they wouldn't be as popular anymore as they are now. Nope. They are still playing to stadiums filled with people. Actually, as I type this, they're playing to 80,000 in Paris. I think we can all say that even though we may not agree on the new sound they have produced as a band, they are still largely talented and inspiring for what they do. I love every one of them. I am just waiting to hear what their sixth studio album is going to sound like. I have no idea what they're going to produce after MX. I'm clueless, but eager to hear. That's my boy. I just want to add that if you would see their live performance at MX tour you would go crazy with that album and i mean it.I wasn't so INTO it but after i seen the gig i just went nuts.

03-01-2013, 07:15 PM	#313
ColdplayBlop Coldplayer Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 69 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Mollyxyloto;5402927 I think all tracks from Parachutes are brilliant and I absolutely love every teardrop is a waterfall, I think it's amazing, it makes me want to jump around and dance (well, to be honest, my dancing is jumping around like a loonatic)!! I think that's all it's trying to do, a kind of song that just wants the listener to feel good inside, and personally, it succeeds. The song is excellent at what it's trying to accomplish.

03-01-2013, 09:35 PM	#314
Kingzilla Coldplayer Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 165 My Mood: Location: British Columbia Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 39 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	This thread is ridiculous. Queen went from this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ9rUzIMcZQ TO THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhiCmOe5GCw I'm not saying I loved MX. I don't regularly listen to that album. But I know if I want to see Coldplay live, I want those songs on the setlist because the pump energy into the concert like nothing else. It is, by far, not even close to being the downfall. They've dropped a bit, imo, but I can give a lot of bands who have fallen apart. Besides LP6 will be amazing because it's coldplay, not some shit pop band we are talking about.

03-01-2013, 11:40 PM	#315
Lukestar1991 Coldplayer Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 266 Location: Skärhamn / Liverpool Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 18 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	The greatest downfall in modern music = The Kings Of Leon.