Seriously.. What did we do to deserve Coldplay?

[technicolor_birds1935]

I'am a Coldplay fan. A Coldplay super, die-hard fan. I really wanted to share this with you guys.. something that's been on my heart since I saw them in concert..Just speaking from the heart here..

Most of their songs make me ask this question... what did we do to deserve Coldplay?

I mean, with all of the music out there talking about killing, violence, sex, drugs, drinking, getting drunk or cheating on your boyfriend/girlfriend/wife/husband just makes me wonder if that's how your music has to be in order to be famous in order to get a record deal or make it on the Grammy's.. but why? What has music come to these days... ? And why does all that trashy music get more attention then the good, descent and CLEAN music? Something I really, truly, absolutely do not understand at all.. and any good and great, brilliant music that's put out there you have to be so greatful for and hold on it with all that you got.

I was in a car accident over a year ago, it happened at night and ever since then I've been a lot tmore cautious about driving but haven't been too.great about driving at.night since the accident was at night time. I had a three hour drive on my way home from the Codplay concert I went to in Auburn Hills, alone, at night. I have to admit.. ever since it was about or so more prior to the concert the only thing I kept thinking about was the ride home and how nervous I was about it. It was so bad that it was actually hard to be excited for the concert.. it was really bumming me out. But after the concert was over that night, the words, "Lights will guide you home..", kept playing in my mind over and over again.. and it was so comforting.. most of the ride home was guided by street lights because I didn't take the highway.. and the more I kept driving, the more those really sunk in.. because I needed to be "fixed" of my fear of driving at night. And it may not seem like much to you.. but when I got home in my small hometown in Ohio I had ever felt so releaved in my life.. I cannot believe that I did that and I was so overwhelmed that.I did that.. you cannot even imagine how the song Fix You felt for me in that three hours of driving home.

There is no other band I love more than Coldplay.. I love every single thing about them. I'm in way too deep to ever forget about them, their music moves me so much to an extent of living live to the fullest, its a professional motivator, a helping hand.. It's been over a week since I've seen them in concert and I have a very bad heartache because I miss it so very much.. only true Coldplay fans will know how I feel. I'm a big enough to follow the entire U.S. tour if I had the money to do it.

Coldplay is.. man, sometimes I don't know how to put it into words, its because I don't know what to say but I'm so overwhelmed, inspired, stunned and amazed that I don't know how to word it because even the best words you could ever say about them won't be good enough.. because they will leave you speechless and they can make you cry tears of joy.. and sometimes they will make you cry and you don't know why, but maybe because the music and moment you get lost in is just so beautiful and when you take it all in these shivering, unforgettable feeling stay with you forever.

I truly believe that Coldplay is the soundtrack for our beautiful planet called Earth. With song titles like Don't Panic, Everything's Not Lost and Don't Let It Break Your Heart... you already feel a sense of calmness and peace in your mind, it gives you and has given me a very big appreciation for Coldplay and the music they write and in general, music that is "nice and clean". They can really, truly bring a smile to your face unlike another band I've ever seen in my entire life.. I just want to cry right now.. because they can make me smile and mean it. A lot of times, about all the time when I listen to the beautiful sounds of Coldplay all I can do... is just.. shake my head and be so overwhelmed because its so so amazingly beautiful and because I'm just so thankful for Coldplay.. I shake my head no because I just want to cry and not ever stop.. how can you not see the beauty of the world after being influenced by Coldplay is my question, how can you not have peace and kindness in your heart after being influenced by Coldplay..? They are transforming lives... their fans are extraordinary people.. when I was surrounded by 20,000 of them in Auburn Hills on August 1st I literally just wanted to cry because I was so happy to see not only the band but the fans too.. they all felt like family, that's the feeling I got being surround by them.

I've seen the artistic influence on their fans because a large portion of the audience at every show had their own very unique and amazing hand-made t-shirts that were especially made for the show.. now usually only the die-hard fans would do this and at any concert you might see a very small portion of the audience who made their own t-shirts, but at Coldplay shows everywhere I looked there was more and more people with their own hand-made t-shirts.. Coldplay really does bring out the art that we all have inside of us... they bring everybody's creative side of them... even if they didn't know they had one or think they couldn't ever have one, they do, they always had one and always will! I think if your looking for a band to show your true colors its Coldplay without a doubt. Again, this makes me shake my head no in a good way that Coldplay brings out the art in us.. IT'S SO AMAZING.. it makes me smile to see that because not only should art never ever in a million years be judged, its self expression... its your own unique masterpiece inspired by the most uplifting words in music.

But Coldplay's lyrics are not just a bunch of words put together to create a song.. no, its more than just words.. ohhh my, I cringe at this subject.. because.. I have such an incredibly hard time at trying to describe what the lyrics of Coldplay mean to me... I think only God knows how my heart, mind and soul feel about Coldplay's music and lyrics because even if I wrote a ten pages about it, it still probably wouldn't be good enough at all. It's mainly the feelings that Coldplay gives you when you listen to them.. how those incredible, truly, truly incredible lyrics make you feel and the fact that they can change your mood in an instant... they can make you fee like your feeling inside your mind.. like anything is possible.. Coldplay deserve so much, the deserve the best.. how in the world did we ever deserve them.. I's about to cry right now as I'm typing this because I ask that question everyday.. Coldplay is one of those bands that deserve to know how much of an influence they've had on the world.. I wish and pray to God that one day I will have that chance to tell them face to face. I thank God for them because their a gift from Heaven they way I see it.. the artistic influence they've had on me has changed my life forever.. I'm overwhelmed so much, I just wish I could tell them.. I blame my love for painting, new appreciation for nature, taking in the moment on the small things in life, spontaneous moments of living life to the fullest, free-spirited dancing, inspiration to try new things like spray painting, learning to ride a unicycle and end up loving those things too that also lead to other small or big things happening... even if its dancing to their music in public or anything like that, you don't care what other people think at all or things that make you so happy, smile and bring out the best in you.. I blame it all on my lovely Coldplay.

I owe them a lot!! If I hadn't become a fan and let their sweet sounds influence me there would of been a lot of things that wouldn't of happened in my life that I'm glad and so happy they did happen.. I've been changed forever.. they literally changed my life for the better, they came into my life at the right time four years and seven months ago.. and I cannot believe that all if toke was a 30 second commercial and I was hooked.

And right now as I speak to you all, I feel like I'm standing on stage in an auditorium giving a speech to all Coldplay fans around the world...

This is a very special moment for me to share this with you all.. because I truly hope your thankful for Coldplay.. they really make you appreciate a lot in life, it makes me pray more and turn to God more. You all can make your inside and dirty jokes about them.. and talk flirty about Chris, Jonny, Will and Guy but I'm not like that... I want to celebrate them and talk about them for who they are and how they deserve to be treated... they deserve the fans that they have, that I'am so absolutely sure of. I wish I could hug all of you die-hard Coldplay superfans.. you like brothers and sisters to me. I get attached to people very easily, it doesn't take much for me to feel that I love that person and have a strong sense of protectiveness towards people.. and if you had to ask I wouldn't honestly answer and tell you that I love you Coldplayers to death... blogging websites like these arn't really my thing to do but, I'm in too deep like I'am with Coldplay, I can't just quit, I love hearing your stories on how Coldplay has touched your life, I feel so connected with you brothers and sisters, its truly overwhelming and I feel so loved being on here. We have a great, great life... I'm so happy where I'm at in life.. middle class life, part-time job, going to college and staying on a budget.. dealing with "everyday" things... and none of it bothers me.. because, well, first and formost.. my love, faith and trust in Jesus Christ because I'am a born again Christian and the influence Coldplay has had on me keeps me sane everyday.. I've learned not only by God but by Coldplay how to keep a peace of mind, calmness and patients in my soul to get through each day. You then find yourself smiling more.. and just loving life a lot more... you really do when you take it all in, when you let Coldplay really influence you.. this is what will happen.

This is no warning sign... its a hopeful transmission ...


EDIT: 19 Thank you's... YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING <3

[phantoneku]

< as I was reading this, and now as I'm responding to it...

thank you technicolor_birds1935 for putting what my heart, soul, mind, body, & spirit has been shouting and screaming for what seems like centuries now, but actually only days since I saw them live...

If you don't mind, I kinda wanna add onto what you've already said

As I was contemplating what just happened as I was taking the train back home from the show, I felt a sense of renewal, some unexplainable feeling that I felt and still feel now, that seeing them live brought on me... At the moment, I'm having trouble attempting to listen to any of their songs in fear of completely breaking down (personally, I have a history of doing this after major events in life). I listened to some other inspirational songs as I looked out the window in a contemplative manner, and kept trying to figure out what was happening to me.

The central thought I had in my mind was their ability to unify people together through their music, style, presence, etc. and everything else that branched off that: Loving one another, living fully, carefulness/carefreeness, life, etc... After thinking about this for over an hour on the train, I still couldn't pinpoint what exactly I was/am feeling. This said, I'm still having trouble getting my head straight because major parts of me have been broken down by what they've done. By no means is it bad, but honestly, this is one of the hardest things I've ever had to try to process...

I'm still in awe, but with the togetherness and support of other Coldplayers, I know I'll make it through... They've made me reconsider everything in my life though, I've spent time sifting through my very being... technically, they've helped me reinvent/reevaluate myself, which is hard to do, and pretty important to consider.

Still, God comes first in my life, but Coldplay and their effects come to a second, and now I know why and how...

bittersweet -E

[Twisted mind]

That was a very moving and heartfelt post technicolor_birds1935, thank you for taking your time and writing down what's on your mind

I fully agree with you, but that part from your post that made me answer this thread was this:

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Originally Posted by technicolor_birds1935;5383830
how those incredible, truly, truly incredible lyrics make you feel and the fact that they can change your mood in an instant... they can make you fee like your feeling inside your mind.. like anything is possible.. Coldplay deserve so much, the deserve the best.. how in the world did we ever deserve them.(...) Coldplay is one of those bands that deserve to know how much of an influence they've had on the world.. I wish and pray to God that one day I will have that chance to tell them face to face.

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I know what you mean, I would really like to let them know somehow that their music brings out artistic/whatever sides out of people that they would have never known about if they hadn't visited a Coldplay concert. I wish that something amazing happens to these men that make such beautiful music, something that tops all the money and fame they got by far. I have no idea what that could be, maybe a powerfully blissful artistic experience, or an epic present from all the Coldplayers around the world (). My point is, they should know that they're just not like the other musicians idling along in the pool of pop/electro music that makes my ears bleed. I truly believe they'll be remembered like The Beatles, decades from now on, and they should be damn proud of that.
They're special, simply as that.


Well, I get to the point where I can't add anything more without repeating what I've just said, I'm just not a good writer (especially not in a second language..). I'm better at expressing my feelings towards this band by drawing pictures influenced by them.





Thank you for this thread, it put me in a strangely melancholy compassionate mood

[technicolor_birds1935]

Oh my,

I was just so moved by both of your posts, this is the exact thing I'm talking about...
Can you believe how much Coldplay brings people together.. ?

This is one reason why I'm a fan and became a really big superfan..
The Coldplayers I met at the Auburn Hills show, oh my.. I just couldn't stop smiling the whole time.. it may have been the first time I met them but it really, literally felt like I had known them for years.. it really did. None of us were shy.. we were speaking the Coldplay language and it just made me want to hug everybody there then.

Since I feel such a strong connection with Coldplay's music I feel the same also with people who are really big Coldplay fans.. I don't know what it is.. but the feeling is so amazing.

Being a Coldplay fan has been like a great adventure and journey.. so many amazing and good things have come out of it and I could never thank them enough for it, not ever...

I think that Coldplay brings people together in a very different way from other music artists..
Typically music artists will bring people together because the music is good, or its good dancing music.. but I think Coldplay is bringing people together all around the world because of their "different" type of image they represent and the artistic image that is drawing people in, the artistic image of self-expression, freedom, being yourself, living life to the fullest.. the feeling that makes you fly inside your mind.. the feeling of being serenaded.. because I have to admit they do make you feel that way.

Their music is attractive in a good and amazing way.. and that will always be the one thing that is drawing in new Coldplay fans.

[Cobalt]

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I mean, with all of the music out there talking about killing, violence, sex, drugs, drinking, getting drunk or cheating on your boyfriend/girlfriend/wife/husband just makes me wonder if that's how your music has to be in order to be famous in order to get a record deal or make it on the Grammy's.. but why?

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killing

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Coldplay - Murder - YouTube

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violence

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Coldplay - A Rush Of Blood To The Head (Full Album) (HD 1080p) - YouTube

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sex

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Coldplay - Yes - YouTube

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drugs, drinking, getting drunk

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While this is really up to interpretation some songs can be interpreted to be about this

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cheating on your boyfriend/girlfriend/wife/husband

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Coldplay - Princess Of China ft. Rihanna - YouTube

[the scientist is dead]

....yeah you're right!

[technicolor_birds1935]

I'm sorry but that is absolutely not what I intended this to be about.

[nvdmm]

great post technicolor_birds1935 i'm sure you're feelings are shared by many,

as for Cobalt, i think shes has a knack for buzzkill

[Zatchamp]

To be honest this is very touching... Thank you so much for your stories. I listen to Fix You every night before I go to sleep, and I think baout all that song means for me and the emotion I feel through myself every time I hear it.
I just graduated High School, and when we had like a dry party after the ceremony. We returned to the school at like 4 am. Everyone else left fast, leaving me in front of the school alone. I took out my iPod touch and activated the speaker, and played Warning Sign. I have never felt emotion like that in my life. It made me realize how precious my life was around me, and just how great my life really is.
Every song has meaning for me, and I can't believe God has given us such a band. Certainly their music will last for eternity- it's exactly what you would think Heaven's non-hymn soundtrack would be. Every song is uplifting, and just perfect for the soul. They are really the perfect band.

[JillyBlue]

Ariel, thank you for speaking out and sharing your deep thoughts and emotions with us. It's an act of courage and I admire you for it.

My love for music goes way, way back - I'm one of the older Coldplayers so my connection with music started before the majority of you were born. Over the years I have been fans of many, many musicians but only a few have truly spoken to me. The first was The Beatles. Near them in time was The Moody Blues, a connection that allowed me to publish my writing as I wrote for their magazine for 15 years. There was U2, whose music promised to keep me young. There was Springsteen.

And now there is Coldplay. I can never explain my musical obsessions; all I know is that each one of them brings something to me. The Beatles and The Moodies have brought me friends that are going to remain friends the rest of my life, and now Coldplay is doing that as well. Every time I meet a fellow Coldplayer it is as if we've always known each other and always will know each other. No matter how separated we are by age, distance, beliefs, whatever, we start with that common ground and keep working our way towards one another.

Inspired by Chris Martin, I started playing piano again after a great many years of not touching a keyboard. Now I am playing every day on the piano I learned to play on when I was 8 years old (yes, it's an antique now! ). When I was able to put away the sheet music and play "Clocks" without it I felt I'd accomplished something! And they've got me writing again. It's as if, in return for my support and in addition to their music, they've given me wonderful gifts. And for that I am grateful.

What have we done to deserve Coldplay? I like to think we have been in the right place at the right time with open hearts, and recognized what they have to give. I hope the two-way street between them and us remains for many years to come.

[Twisted mind]

Just got into this thread again and feel really moved by all of your stories

But I took another look at the title What did we do to deserve Coldplay?

Well, we all should remember that without us fans who buy their albums/visit their concert= giving them a shitload of money, there wouldn't be Coldplay. Sooo.. I think there's an equal balance of who deserves who

[TecHniCoLoR_MX]

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Originally Posted by Twisted mind;5385620
Just got into this thread again and feel really moved by all of your stories

But I took another look at the title What did we do to deserve Coldplay?

Well, we all should remember that without us fans who buy their albums/visit their concert= giving them a shitload of money, there wouldn't be Coldplay. Sooo.. I think there's an equal balance of who deserves who

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I see what you did there.

[Twisted mind]

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I see what you did there.

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[anacaren08]

Amazing post! I often think about this too! You pretty much said everything that i think about coldplay, i feel blessed to be a coldplay fan! I love how coldplay fans understand each other so well, we dont have to say much to to know what we feel. I also think coldplayers are like family, i can be friends with anyone who loves coldplay

[Cobalt]

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great post technicolor_birds1935 i'm sure you're feelings are shared by many,

as for Cobalt, i think shes has a knack for buzzkill

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