Tracks that may make the album based on the concept (Really long, sorry, i get really into things like this)

bdevil89 · 14-08-2011, 05:46 PM

There's a lot of speculation on the tracklisting for MX - I thought I might take a crack at it based on the concept of it - namely, two people fighting against an oppressive power through an underground movement or on their own. I'm going to pick from the new songs we've heard so far from the festivals -

MX - for sure will be on there and I'm curious if it was like Life in Technicolor that it has lyrics and is probably much longer - I mean it is the album title - and perhaps the protagonist's name as some are suggesting (although I thought Major Minus, like major tom, would be the character's name, but based on Chris's interview, Major Minus might be the big brother element). Honestly I think Mylo Xyloto may be the name of the underground movement or the slogan/principle behind the movement based on my take of the meaning (check out the other thread). If it does have lyrics, we could get to hear the legend of Mylo Xyloto or the original intent of the movement. Anyway all speculation, but it's fun to, right?

Hurts Like Heaven - now there's speculation that this may be left off. I don't think so - it has the running man in it for one, which people are finding may be found in the album cover in bits and pieces. Well lyrically, I feel like it's the opening or at least near the beginning, akin to Neo from the Matrix waking up to the reality of his world, that it's not real per Morpheus.

The protagonist in this case, is starting to question his life/world/the powers that be, and feels like what's his purpose. Then he sees these messages or images from graffiti or street artists, and begins to start getting the message that all is not what it seems. He begins to partake in the graffiti, although perhaps alone at first with his spraycan soul. It's about keeping control of your life from outside influences and starting to "make his mark" on the concrete canvas. Perhaps he also had a relationship with someone, and his need to express himself and take up this cause is causing the split (hurts like heaven or it could be about that person using their love to manipulate him, and he knows it, but it still feels like heaven bc he loves them.
I think this will track will make it, it has to, it fits in perfectly with the whole beginning to the story/theme - Plus it has the walking/running/flying man who represents the main character's transformation into to waking up and being free, perhaps.

Next up, Charlie Brown - absolutely on there, it was almost the next single released but am thankful they went with something else just to keep up the anticipation. CB is about being initiated into this underground movement (car kids or the lost boys). And also perhaps meeting a new love interest, and falling in love with them. That connection/love being the light in the dark oppresive world they live in (we'll be glowing in the dark). Perhaps the cartoon heart lyric references both the illustration of a heart a la valentines day (not the actual heart organ) reflecting the innocence and humanity of the new found love. Great track, will be a good single, just not the next one.

Major Minus - definitely on the album - introduces the villain as Chris alluded in the Billboard intrvw. It's dark filled with paranoia and people out to get these subversives that our protagonist has joined. Perhaps the Major Minus Network is the same as the Big Brother propaganda machine in 1984. The crocodile reference is obvious to the Peter Pan story - incl the Lost boys. Another inspiration perhaps for the album - innocence and youth fighting against the tyranny of the old. The crocodile with a ticking clock though representing that time is running out and evil is nearby or that time is running out on Major Minus. either what an amazing track - Jonny rocks on this one, and really brings out the ominous feel to the whole track with his guitar lines, harmonics, solos, etc. he is a guitar hero for sure.

Us Against the World - on it for sure, referenced in other songs - it is a quiet interlude with the protagonist and his love interest in the movement feeling like it's just them fighting perhaps after some disagreement with other members. Or perhaps he loses that love interest to Major Minus, and he's going to try get them back, but longs for life to be much simpler, slower where they could live their life peacefully. Or the guy is captured, and he is being questioned/tortured by the villain. Anyway, beautiful song.

Princess of China - sounds like it will be left off - reading the lyrics - it doesn't really fit in with the theme for me, unless the couple got offered a deal to a great life from the oppressive power in exchange for giving up the lost boys or the underground movement. I don't know - would welcome other theories. it's 50/50 with this one, but it may be a b-side per Phil Harvey's tweet.

Moving to Mars - love it, great track. how it fits in may be a stretch. Perhaps he gets captured and he is being sent to Mars, or on his way there. But the song mentions a gov't being overthrown so it could still tie in. Or the earth has become so uninhabitable, people are being sent Mars. I really don't know where it would fit, and feel like it probably be left off, but then again who knows.

ETIAW - is a definite on the album, and perhaps i could see it as the closer based on their interviews and their thoughts on sequencing making the album a hopeful one or a hopeless one. This song is about hope in a time of despair, and not giving up. Perhaps the protagonist is captured, or killed, but the movement lives on in the next generation/group of kids starting to question life and what is happening both socially and environmentally. It will be on the album, and deservedly so, and likely a closer bc it leaves you on a high with its great buildup. The opening synths and chords totally could be an ending to a movie, like the fight continues or is reborn with the next group of people/kids/lost boys etc.

Paradise is on it obviously being the next single - perhaps this is their 2nd ace song in the hole they've been holding back. Can't wait to hear it - it's another anthem per Billboard, don't know the lyrics so can't really comment on it, but perhaps it's a speech about why the group is fighting for a better world, and perhaps their version of paradise. Anyway, can't wait to hear it.

Up in Flames sounds like it's going to be on the album, they rush recorded it - and the last one they did that for or at least as Phil tells it was clocks bc it was so appropriate to the theme of a A Rush of Blood. It's bass heavy so is the song where Guy really lets loose, and has some killer bass lines a la Rio by Duran Duran (one of the best bass lines in music history). Don't know what it's about, but should be interesting, perhaps about a rising phoenix, or a successful mission against Major Minus - i don't know.

Up with the birds - sampling leonard cohen, whoa - interesting to see which sample, or did they duet with him. maybe another charlie brown type song thematically with innocence, love, etc. Based on Cohen's Hallejuah, perhaps.

A hopeful transmission sounds like it will be on the album - Again, the theme of alternative media/communication to the masses looking for some sort of revolution or sign that all will be well or better than their current lives in this regime. Likely on album.

Great Expectations - I have no clue about, until the lyrics, even the song title doesn't really lead me in any particular direction unless it's near the end of the album, or right before the group executes their big plan to bring down the gov't or Major Minus Media. I think it will be on it based on the buzz from fellow members, and interviews from before.

Tomorrow - sounds like it runs in the same vein as Great Expecations - like there will be another day to fight again, or tomorrow things will be different. Maybe part of the Great Expectations subplot or 2nd act of the album.

U.F.O - have no clue, saw some of the graffiti artwork from previous promos and it's there. could be about the gov't trying to distract and scare people with thought of extraterrestials out to get you, kind of like war of the worlds did back in the 30s. Also, could be about taking responsibility for our own lives, rather than believing some higher power is going to come and save us from the stars. Could be part of the Major Minus theme of songs w/ propaganda/conspiracy/etc.

Sex and violence - don't know about this one - again part of the major minus themed batch of songs - perhaps foreshadowing torture, and control over the people with regards to sex much like 1984/ a brave new world. might be on the album, i mean jon hopkins is on it, his track was a great addition to the viva la vida album

Anyway, again i love to analyze, and welcome all thoughts, opinions, comments - it's fun for me, and had got me excited to see the final tracklisting. This could be an Ok computer meets the Wall type of album. We're due for one of these anyway especially from Coldplay.

ColdplayingfromKansas · 14-08-2011, 05:47 PM

OMG that's huge

*goes to read*

Megalomania · 14-08-2011, 05:48 PM

tl;dr

I don't see why people can't just wait until the tracklisting is released. . .

ColdplayingfromKansas · 14-08-2011, 05:56 PM

I quite like this theory--I could definitely see MX unfolding as you described it. If the album turns out to be like this, I'm going to love it

I honestly think that ETiaW can be made better by putting in the right place within the tracklisting

As a standalone it's rather unremarkable, but if it's just one chapter in a story . . .

Strawberry Swinger · 14-08-2011, 06:42 PM

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tl;dr

I don't see why people can't just wait until the tracklisting is released. . .

a lifeless bunch, says I...

foxeh · 14-08-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Strawberry Swinger;4925047
a lifeless bunch, says I...

That's pretty rude.

bdevil89 · 14-08-2011, 07:03 PM

yeah lifeless - i have 90 posts in over 8 yrs - hey what can i say this album has me excited, and i like that they're doing more of a story with this one, and perhaps in my interpretation of the album title - i'm building my own story that coincide with theirs, no harm or foul. You're free not to comment, just my speculation, i'm having fun with it.

Hartroc · 14-08-2011, 07:04 PM

I hope that Moving to Mars is NOT on the album...it SO doesn't fit the theme. It's also my least favorite of the new songs.

MosesTheMarshmallow · 14-08-2011, 07:09 PM

^WHAT.

Moving to Mars is one of my favourite songs ever. And I think bdevil fits it with the story decently, the idea that somebody is tearing you from your loved ones.

And I really like the Up in Flames phoenix idea. Redemption and stuff like that could certainly be a theme.

thebouncer12345 · 14-08-2011, 07:27 PM

This is the only time any of the songs have made perfect sense in the form of a story. I would like to hear Hurts like heaven, princess of china, sex of violence and others. I'd like to see where they take the story. I'd also like to hear Up In Flames cause it sounds hard rock-ish to me.

danmets21 · 14-08-2011, 07:28 PM

Agreed. I like your reasoning behind all this madness. I'm not sure if Coldplay will go for an all instrumental MX. That worked with LiT, but knowing how these guys work, they won't want to start two albums off on the same foot, so I'm anticipating a good 4:00 opener (w/ lyrics). HLH is a definite, the Running Man is too symbolic and obviously imperative to their new live acts, not to mention it's my favorite new song. I see Major Minus as an antagonist as well, not so much an individual, but rather, an anti-movement, or the oppressive force causing the "Lost Boys" to rebel. Charlie Brown is obvious also, though I think the song is more one on the recovery/ maintaining of innocence and hope amidst all the dispair. "Be a cartoon heart", at least to me, is a cry for normality, and all that once was. UATW I think is about struggling to find hope and light beneath all the evil and darkness. It's about feeling alone in a dystopian world. I don't think PoC will be included, B-Side like A Spell a Rebel yell (maybe). ETIAW is an absolute closer. The first thing I thought when I heard it, was of Concentration Camp survivors after WW2 and how they must've felt being free people once again. MTM, when heard in context with the rest of the album, could be more of a metaphor for adapting to a new way of life; ie an oppressive, big brother-esque one, and having to deal with this government governed by fear and control. I don't think it will make the album, but if it does, it'll be one of the 1st 3 songs.

danmets21 · 14-08-2011, 07:38 PM

Moving to Mars could also serve as a preface to the actual album. A bit of foreshadowing, or maybe to serve as a background for the events taking place in MX.

Skin&Bones · 14-08-2011, 07:42 PM

Umm I agree with you except for Princess Of China. It's THE best song yet. It's like leaving Viva La Vida off LP4. I can't stop listening to it!

ColdplayingfromKansas · 14-08-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by danmets21;4925162
Moving to Mars could also serve as a preface to the actual album. A bit of foreshadowing, or maybe to serve as a background for the events taking place in MX.

Hmm . . . I see it as maybe the final track--summarizing all of the events that happened. Their resistance movement was successful and the government was overthrown but in the process of a very long, very bloody war, their country was destroyed and is now unfit to live in so they're being moved as refugees to another country (or planet, I suppose

)

EDIT: Actually, I think the story of the entire album could rest on what the final track is. If they choose ETiaW then the ending was happy (perhaps a bit bittersweet) but if it's MtM then the ending is a great deal darker and less joyful. I'm very interested to see which route the guys take.

danmets21 · 14-08-2011, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ColdplayingfromKansas;4925190
Hmm . . . I see it as maybe the final track--summarizing all of the events that happened. Their resistance movement was successful and the government was overthrown but in the process of a very long, very bloody war, their country was destroyed and is now unfit to live in so they're being moved as refugees to another country (or planet, I suppose )

EDIT: Actually, I think the story of the entire album could rest on what the final track is. If they choose ETiaW then the ending was happy (perhaps a bit bittersweet) but if it's MtM then the ending is a great deal darker and less joyful. I'm very interested to see which route the guys take.

Interesting take...very interesting. I'm gonna go with ETIAW, 1. Because I'm an optimist, and 2. Because Chris said that they would leave us feeling happy (at least I think that's what he said, reference back to his comments on the sequencing of Parachutes for the Billboard interview).

14-08-2011, 05:46 PM	#1
bdevil89 Coldplayer Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 258 Location: Manhattan, New York Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Tracks that may make the album based on the concept (Really long, sorry, i get really into things like this) There's a lot of speculation on the tracklisting for MX - I thought I might take a crack at it based on the concept of it - namely, two people fighting against an oppressive power through an underground movement or on their own. I'm going to pick from the new songs we've heard so far from the festivals - MX - for sure will be on there and I'm curious if it was like Life in Technicolor that it has lyrics and is probably much longer - I mean it is the album title - and perhaps the protagonist's name as some are suggesting (although I thought Major Minus, like major tom, would be the character's name, but based on Chris's interview, Major Minus might be the big brother element). Honestly I think Mylo Xyloto may be the name of the underground movement or the slogan/principle behind the movement based on my take of the meaning (check out the other thread). If it does have lyrics, we could get to hear the legend of Mylo Xyloto or the original intent of the movement. Anyway all speculation, but it's fun to, right? Hurts Like Heaven - now there's speculation that this may be left off. I don't think so - it has the running man in it for one, which people are finding may be found in the album cover in bits and pieces. Well lyrically, I feel like it's the opening or at least near the beginning, akin to Neo from the Matrix waking up to the reality of his world, that it's not real per Morpheus. The protagonist in this case, is starting to question his life/world/the powers that be, and feels like what's his purpose. Then he sees these messages or images from graffiti or street artists, and begins to start getting the message that all is not what it seems. He begins to partake in the graffiti, although perhaps alone at first with his spraycan soul. It's about keeping control of your life from outside influences and starting to "make his mark" on the concrete canvas. Perhaps he also had a relationship with someone, and his need to express himself and take up this cause is causing the split (hurts like heaven or it could be about that person using their love to manipulate him, and he knows it, but it still feels like heaven bc he loves them. I think this will track will make it, it has to, it fits in perfectly with the whole beginning to the story/theme - Plus it has the walking/running/flying man who represents the main character's transformation into to waking up and being free, perhaps. Next up, Charlie Brown - absolutely on there, it was almost the next single released but am thankful they went with something else just to keep up the anticipation. CB is about being initiated into this underground movement (car kids or the lost boys). And also perhaps meeting a new love interest, and falling in love with them. That connection/love being the light in the dark oppresive world they live in (we'll be glowing in the dark). Perhaps the cartoon heart lyric references both the illustration of a heart a la valentines day (not the actual heart organ) reflecting the innocence and humanity of the new found love. Great track, will be a good single, just not the next one. Major Minus - definitely on the album - introduces the villain as Chris alluded in the Billboard intrvw. It's dark filled with paranoia and people out to get these subversives that our protagonist has joined. Perhaps the Major Minus Network is the same as the Big Brother propaganda machine in 1984. The crocodile reference is obvious to the Peter Pan story - incl the Lost boys. Another inspiration perhaps for the album - innocence and youth fighting against the tyranny of the old. The crocodile with a ticking clock though representing that time is running out and evil is nearby or that time is running out on Major Minus. either what an amazing track - Jonny rocks on this one, and really brings out the ominous feel to the whole track with his guitar lines, harmonics, solos, etc. he is a guitar hero for sure. Us Against the World - on it for sure, referenced in other songs - it is a quiet interlude with the protagonist and his love interest in the movement feeling like it's just them fighting perhaps after some disagreement with other members. Or perhaps he loses that love interest to Major Minus, and he's going to try get them back, but longs for life to be much simpler, slower where they could live their life peacefully. Or the guy is captured, and he is being questioned/tortured by the villain. Anyway, beautiful song. Princess of China - sounds like it will be left off - reading the lyrics - it doesn't really fit in with the theme for me, unless the couple got offered a deal to a great life from the oppressive power in exchange for giving up the lost boys or the underground movement. I don't know - would welcome other theories. it's 50/50 with this one, but it may be a b-side per Phil Harvey's tweet. Moving to Mars - love it, great track. how it fits in may be a stretch. Perhaps he gets captured and he is being sent to Mars, or on his way there. But the song mentions a gov't being overthrown so it could still tie in. Or the earth has become so uninhabitable, people are being sent Mars. I really don't know where it would fit, and feel like it probably be left off, but then again who knows. ETIAW - is a definite on the album, and perhaps i could see it as the closer based on their interviews and their thoughts on sequencing making the album a hopeful one or a hopeless one. This song is about hope in a time of despair, and not giving up. Perhaps the protagonist is captured, or killed, but the movement lives on in the next generation/group of kids starting to question life and what is happening both socially and environmentally. It will be on the album, and deservedly so, and likely a closer bc it leaves you on a high with its great buildup. The opening synths and chords totally could be an ending to a movie, like the fight continues or is reborn with the next group of people/kids/lost boys etc. Paradise is on it obviously being the next single - perhaps this is their 2nd ace song in the hole they've been holding back. Can't wait to hear it - it's another anthem per Billboard, don't know the lyrics so can't really comment on it, but perhaps it's a speech about why the group is fighting for a better world, and perhaps their version of paradise. Anyway, can't wait to hear it. Up in Flames sounds like it's going to be on the album, they rush recorded it - and the last one they did that for or at least as Phil tells it was clocks bc it was so appropriate to the theme of a A Rush of Blood. It's bass heavy so is the song where Guy really lets loose, and has some killer bass lines a la Rio by Duran Duran (one of the best bass lines in music history). Don't know what it's about, but should be interesting, perhaps about a rising phoenix, or a successful mission against Major Minus - i don't know. Up with the birds - sampling leonard cohen, whoa - interesting to see which sample, or did they duet with him. maybe another charlie brown type song thematically with innocence, love, etc. Based on Cohen's Hallejuah, perhaps. A hopeful transmission sounds like it will be on the album - Again, the theme of alternative media/communication to the masses looking for some sort of revolution or sign that all will be well or better than their current lives in this regime. Likely on album. Great Expectations - I have no clue about, until the lyrics, even the song title doesn't really lead me in any particular direction unless it's near the end of the album, or right before the group executes their big plan to bring down the gov't or Major Minus Media. I think it will be on it based on the buzz from fellow members, and interviews from before. Tomorrow - sounds like it runs in the same vein as Great Expecations - like there will be another day to fight again, or tomorrow things will be different. Maybe part of the Great Expectations subplot or 2nd act of the album. U.F.O - have no clue, saw some of the graffiti artwork from previous promos and it's there. could be about the gov't trying to distract and scare people with thought of extraterrestials out to get you, kind of like war of the worlds did back in the 30s. Also, could be about taking responsibility for our own lives, rather than believing some higher power is going to come and save us from the stars. Could be part of the Major Minus theme of songs w/ propaganda/conspiracy/etc. Sex and violence - don't know about this one - again part of the major minus themed batch of songs - perhaps foreshadowing torture, and control over the people with regards to sex much like 1984/ a brave new world. might be on the album, i mean jon hopkins is on it, his track was a great addition to the viva la vida album Anyway, again i love to analyze, and welcome all thoughts, opinions, comments - it's fun for me, and had got me excited to see the final tracklisting. This could be an Ok computer meets the Wall type of album. We're due for one of these anyway especially from Coldplay. __________________ All that sound....

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ColdplayingfromKansas All those clumsy things Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 8,860 Location: Kansas Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	OMG that's huge goes to read __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by editor42;5233602 now I just do weird things in the middle of the street

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Megalomania Reichenbach Hero Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 51,748 My Mood: Location: 221b Baker Street Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 26 Thanked 31 Times in 23 Posts	tl;dr I don't see why people can't just wait until the tracklisting is released. . . __________________ Do you know the big problem with a disguise, Mr. Holmes? However hard you try, it's always a self-portrait. You think I'm a vicar with a bleeding face? No, I think you're damaged, delusional and believe in a higher power. In your case it's yourself. ♥tumblr ♥twitter

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ColdplayingfromKansas All those clumsy things Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 8,860 Location: Kansas Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	I quite like this theory--I could definitely see MX unfolding as you described it. If the album turns out to be like this, I'm going to love it I honestly think that ETiaW can be made better by putting in the right place within the tracklisting As a standalone it's rather unremarkable, but if it's just one chapter in a story . . . __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by editor42;5233602 now I just do weird things in the middle of the street

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Strawberry Swinger Coldplayer Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,391 My Mood: Location: Nis Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 23 Times in 15 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Megalomania;4924966 tl;dr I don't see why people can't just wait until the tracklisting is released. . . a lifeless bunch, says I... __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by RegulusBlack;4975654 ^Whateva Lory, please post your opinions in your mother tongue, I swear we will understand more than when you post in this English of yours. Quote: Originally Posted by nvdmm;5314172 oh dear me you know what i hate?! when some people are so blinded by their love for the band that even if they came out one day murdering puppies you would justify it somehow. (they havent done anything that terrible here im just sayin)

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foxeh What's your Politik? Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,664 My Mood: Location: On the Dark Side of the Moon Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Quote: Originally Posted by Strawberry Swinger;4925047 a lifeless bunch, says I... That's pretty rude.

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bdevil89 Coldplayer Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 258 Location: Manhattan, New York Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	yeah lifeless - i have 90 posts in over 8 yrs - hey what can i say this album has me excited, and i like that they're doing more of a story with this one, and perhaps in my interpretation of the album title - i'm building my own story that coincide with theirs, no harm or foul. You're free not to comment, just my speculation, i'm having fun with it. __________________ All that sound....

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Hartroc Dancing Politik Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 891 My Mood: Location: In a Separate Sky Gender: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I hope that Moving to Mars is NOT on the album...it SO doesn't fit the theme. It's also my least favorite of the new songs. __________________

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MosesTheMarshmallow Coldplayer Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 723 My Mood: Location: Strawberry Swings Forever Gender: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts	^WHAT. Moving to Mars is one of my favourite songs ever. And I think bdevil fits it with the story decently, the idea that somebody is tearing you from your loved ones. And I really like the Up in Flames phoenix idea. Redemption and stuff like that could certainly be a theme. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by kover;4892162 y=mx+b

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thebouncer12345 Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 31 Location: US Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This is the only time any of the songs have made perfect sense in the form of a story. I would like to hear Hurts like heaven, princess of china, sex of violence and others. I'd like to see where they take the story. I'd also like to hear Up In Flames cause it sounds hard rock-ish to me.

14-08-2011, 07:28 PM	#11
danmets21 Coldplayer Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 172 Location: On Solid Ground seeking a Ladder to the Sun Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Agreed. I like your reasoning behind all this madness. I'm not sure if Coldplay will go for an all instrumental MX. That worked with LiT, but knowing how these guys work, they won't want to start two albums off on the same foot, so I'm anticipating a good 4:00 opener (w/ lyrics). HLH is a definite, the Running Man is too symbolic and obviously imperative to their new live acts, not to mention it's my favorite new song. I see Major Minus as an antagonist as well, not so much an individual, but rather, an anti-movement, or the oppressive force causing the "Lost Boys" to rebel. Charlie Brown is obvious also, though I think the song is more one on the recovery/ maintaining of innocence and hope amidst all the dispair. "Be a cartoon heart", at least to me, is a cry for normality, and all that once was. UATW I think is about struggling to find hope and light beneath all the evil and darkness. It's about feeling alone in a dystopian world. I don't think PoC will be included, B-Side like A Spell a Rebel yell (maybe). ETIAW is an absolute closer. The first thing I thought when I heard it, was of Concentration Camp survivors after WW2 and how they must've felt being free people once again. MTM, when heard in context with the rest of the album, could be more of a metaphor for adapting to a new way of life; ie an oppressive, big brother-esque one, and having to deal with this government governed by fear and control. I don't think it will make the album, but if it does, it'll be one of the 1st 3 songs.

14-08-2011, 07:38 PM	#12
danmets21 Coldplayer Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 172 Location: On Solid Ground seeking a Ladder to the Sun Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Moving to Mars could also serve as a preface to the actual album. A bit of foreshadowing, or maybe to serve as a background for the events taking place in MX.

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Skin&Bones Coldplayer Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 361 My Mood: Gender: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Umm I agree with you except for Princess Of China. It's THE best song yet. It's like leaving Viva La Vida off LP4. I can't stop listening to it!

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ColdplayingfromKansas All those clumsy things Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 8,860 Location: Kansas Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by danmets21;4925162 Moving to Mars could also serve as a preface to the actual album. A bit of foreshadowing, or maybe to serve as a background for the events taking place in MX. Hmm . . . I see it as maybe the final track--summarizing all of the events that happened. Their resistance movement was successful and the government was overthrown but in the process of a very long, very bloody war, their country was destroyed and is now unfit to live in so they're being moved as refugees to another country (or planet, I suppose ) EDIT: Actually, I think the story of the entire album could rest on what the final track is. If they choose ETiaW then the ending was happy (perhaps a bit bittersweet) but if it's MtM then the ending is a great deal darker and less joyful. I'm very interested to see which route the guys take. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by editor42;5233602 now I just do weird things in the middle of the street

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danmets21 Coldplayer Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 172 Location: On Solid Ground seeking a Ladder to the Sun Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by ColdplayingfromKansas;4925190 Hmm . . . I see it as maybe the final track--summarizing all of the events that happened. Their resistance movement was successful and the government was overthrown but in the process of a very long, very bloody war, their country was destroyed and is now unfit to live in so they're being moved as refugees to another country (or planet, I suppose ) EDIT: Actually, I think the story of the entire album could rest on what the final track is. If they choose ETiaW then the ending was happy (perhaps a bit bittersweet) but if it's MtM then the ending is a great deal darker and less joyful. I'm very interested to see which route the guys take. Interesting take...very interesting. I'm gonna go with ETIAW, 1. Because I'm an optimist, and 2. Because Chris said that they would leave us feeling happy (at least I think that's what he said, reference back to his comments on the sequencing of Parachutes for the Billboard interview).