White Shadows

Birksted · 27-07-2005, 06:25 PM

Hey people....

I have a question for you all... Lately i've fallen love with White Shadows, but what do you think it's about? What does it mean to you???

The song it self means a lot to me, and i'm curious if anyone else in here sees the same....

Niklas

greeneyes1207 · 27-07-2005, 06:38 PM

Yes, I like this song, the beat is good.
To me it is like the "something is missing" part is like someone else, or relationship wise...and when you find it, it'll be in a "permanent state" because it's what you want, and everyone goes through it, and it's like as if you're a kid and you get what you want..also it's like how things fit together and are supposed to be a certain, insync way.
That's just me though.

berrywoman · 27-07-2005, 10:13 PM

I think it deals with death. Just my perspective.

amsterdam528 · 28-07-2005, 03:34 AM

I find White Shadows to be the most bizarre, and probably daring Coldplay song I've ever heard. It's my 4th favorite overall (I think... I listed them somewhere around here)

Anywho, it obviously has to do with losing something then wanting it back. "don't you wanna feel like that?"
"permanent state"
"cmon love stay with me"

The noise waking up, sound breaking up etc. could be being jolted out of a dream, images fading away.

It's all memories long gone, methinks.

I have no idea what the actual "white shadows" sparkling and glistening are.

Cool note: It's also 5:28 long, which is my number.
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clocks-politik · 28-07-2005, 03:49 AM

gwenyths dad had something to do with a show called the white shadow and the album is also dedicated to him if i am not correct.

Juliana · 28-07-2005, 03:51 AM

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Cool note: It's also 5:28 long, which is my number.

creep!

eu55 · 28-07-2005, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by YamiMarik528
Cool note: It's also 5:28 long, which is my number.
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cool!!!

amsterdam528 · 28-07-2005, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by clocks-politik
gwenyths dad had something to do with a show called the white shadow and the album is also dedicated to him if i am not correct.

Yeah, B(ruce)WP(altrow). He was the producer of a show called "The White Shadow"

I think Fix You is about him though, not White Shadows.

lolaandsimon · 28-07-2005, 05:15 AM

the organ featured on both white shadows and fix you belonged to Bruce Paltrow.

berrywoman · 28-07-2005, 05:29 AM

the keyboard used on the album is an old keyboard that Mr Paltrow had and Gwynnie gave it to Chris to use..

staring elf · 28-07-2005, 09:36 AM

^

I didn't know that!

White Shadows is currently my favourite song on the album, the ending is sooo good

Kapone · 28-07-2005, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lolaandsimon
the organ featured on both white shadows and fix you belonged to Bruce Paltrow.

huh!

gentleparachute · 28-07-2005, 09:47 AM

That base-line is just so Guy... Both camp/geeky and incredibly attractive/catchy at the same time

*Coldplayer* · 28-07-2005, 11:01 AM

White Shadows means a lot to me,oh yeah I miss the little white shadows..blink and miss them

Marie · 29-07-2005, 12:17 AM

Yay a thread about my favourite song off X&Y. I just love the regae bassline. I thought the song was about Chris's childhood as he sings 'When I was a young boy I tried to listen.' But I'm not sure.

27-07-2005, 06:25 PM	#1
Birksted Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 15 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	White Shadows Hey people.... I have a question for you all... Lately i've fallen love with White Shadows, but what do you think it's about? What does it mean to you??? The song it self means a lot to me, and i'm curious if anyone else in here sees the same.... Niklas

27-07-2005, 06:38 PM	#2
greeneyes1207 Coldplayer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,259 Location: Atlanta Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Yes, I like this song, the beat is good. To me it is like the "something is missing" part is like someone else, or relationship wise...and when you find it, it'll be in a "permanent state" because it's what you want, and everyone goes through it, and it's like as if you're a kid and you get what you want..also it's like how things fit together and are supposed to be a certain, insync way. That's just me though. __________________ - Kaleigh Coldplaying Meet Up London July 2010 Atlanta: 9/28/05 11/05/08 11/11/08 05/17/09 9/24/11 7/2/12 Birmingham 05/18/09 Nashville06/06/09 Charlotte 08/07/09 Tampa 08/09/09 -Canceled!!

27-07-2005, 10:13 PM	#3
berrywoman Guy-a-licious Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 27,692 My Mood: Location: New York Cares Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think it deals with death. Just my perspective. __________________ http://www.last.fm/user/berrychen/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://nyc-specialist.tumblr.com/

28-07-2005, 03:34 AM	#4
amsterdam528 Status: 2:11 Amsterdam Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,786 Location: Buffalo, New York Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I find White Shadows to be the most bizarre, and probably daring Coldplay song I've ever heard. It's my 4th favorite overall (I think... I listed them somewhere around here) Anywho, it obviously has to do with losing something then wanting it back. "don't you wanna feel like that?" "permanent state" "cmon love stay with me" The noise waking up, sound breaking up etc. could be being jolted out of a dream, images fading away. It's all memories long gone, methinks. I have no idea what the actual "white shadows" sparkling and glistening are. Cool note: It's also 5:28 long, which is my number. <--- __________________ http://imagegen.last.fm/SabresWide/o...phoenix528.gif my original music: listen to it here _neutralize//

28-07-2005, 03:51 AM	#6
Juliana Coldplayer Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,984 Location: Rio de Janeiro Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	: Quote: Cool note: It's also 5:28 long, which is my number. creep! __________________ "One word love; curiosity. You long for freedom. You long to do what you want to do because you want it. To act on selfish impulse. You want to see what it's like. One day you wont be able to resist."

28-07-2005, 03:49 AM	#5
clocks-politik Coldplayer Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 999 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	gwenyths dad had something to do with a show called the white shadow and the album is also dedicated to him if i am not correct.

28-07-2005, 04:04 AM	#7
eu55 Coldplayer Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 274 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by YamiMarik528 Cool note: It's also 5:28 long, which is my number. <--- cool!!! __________________ Guy fan

28-07-2005, 04:17 AM	#8
amsterdam528 Status: 2:11 Amsterdam Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,786 Location: Buffalo, New York Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by clocks-politik gwenyths dad had something to do with a show called the white shadow and the album is also dedicated to him if i am not correct. Yeah, B(ruce)WP(altrow). He was the producer of a show called "The White Shadow" I think Fix You is about him though, not White Shadows. __________________ http://imagegen.last.fm/SabresWide/o...phoenix528.gif my original music: listen to it here _neutralize//

28-07-2005, 05:15 AM	#9
lolaandsimon Coldplayer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 8 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	the organ featured on both white shadows and fix you belonged to Bruce Paltrow.

28-07-2005, 05:29 AM	#10
berrywoman Guy-a-licious Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 27,692 My Mood: Location: New York Cares Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	the keyboard used on the album is an old keyboard that Mr Paltrow had and Gwynnie gave it to Chris to use.. __________________ http://www.last.fm/user/berrychen/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://nyc-specialist.tumblr.com/

28-07-2005, 09:36 AM	#11
staring elf ex bunny eater Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,657 Location: Woodlands, Singapore. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	^ I didn't know that! White Shadows is currently my favourite song on the album, the ending is sooo good __________________ Eg élska Sigur Rós.

28-07-2005, 09:42 AM	#12
Kapone Coldplayer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,715 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by lolaandsimon the organ featured on both white shadows and fix you belonged to Bruce Paltrow. huh! __________________ www.lemonculture.tk I\'m a member of the \'Ask someone esle to search group\'

28-07-2005, 09:47 AM	#13
gentleparachute Coldplayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,781 Location: Floating on a tidal wave... in Brisbane!!! Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That base-line is just so Guy... Both camp/geeky and incredibly attractive/catchy at the same time __________________ *Battle of the Musical Acts 2007* ^ Watch or participate as 32 acts nuke it out this year! Massive Radiohead Download "We're like an eager dog just yapping around their heels... It's like unrequited love. I'm in love with a lot of things. Some of those things love me back. And some of them don't—and one of them is Radiohead." - Chris, Newsweek, 30/05/2005. TheIF = GOD 13.01.2006 (Fri) A.O. <-- the era after Ode to Deodorant. All hail Corricopat!

28-07-2005, 11:01 AM	#14
Coldplayer Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 883 Location: In a box Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	White Shadows means a lot to me,oh yeah I miss the little white shadows..blink and miss them __________________ http://files.msndollies.com/35954.gif 7-12-05 Elsje Kjeld <3;K.inky J.ewel E.xchanging L.oving and D.elights

29-07-2005, 12:17 AM	#15
Marie Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 6,146 Location: Reading at uni! Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yay a thread about my favourite song off X&Y. I just love the regae bassline. I thought the song was about Chris's childhood as he sings 'When I was a young boy I tried to listen.' But I'm not sure. __________________ Coldplay still rule! Futureheads next month!