Lost!

Coldplay

About Lost!

"Lost!" is a song by the British rock band Coldplay. It was co-produced with Brian Eno and Markus Dravs for the band's fourth album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends. The song was released on 10 November 2008 as the fourth overall single from the album to generally positive critical reviews. A live version was released via download following a performance of the band and Jay-Z at the 2009 Grammy Awards, spurring high digital sales and giving "Lost!" a new peak at number 40 in the United States. Several official versions of the song exist, including vocalist Chris Martin's separate recording with a piano accompaniment (known as "Lost?") which appears as a B-side for "Violet Hill", and a version that features Jay-Z (known as "Lost+") which appears on their 2008 EP Prospekt's March. The accompanying music video to the single features a live performance of the band in the United States. Coldplay launched a contest through their website, in which fans submitted self-made music videos. The winning entries were posted on the band's website. The song was used in the 2010 film, The Way. 


Year:
2008
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Just because I'm losing
Doesn't mean I'm lost
Doesn't mean I'll stop
Doesn't mean I will cross

Just because I'm hurting
Doesn't mean I'm hurt
Doesn't mean I didn't get what I deserve
No better and no worse

I just got lost
Every river that I've tried to cross
And every door I ever tried was locked
Oh, and I'm just waiting 'till the shine wears off

You might be a big fish
In a little pond
Doesn't mean you've won
'Cause along may come
A bigger one
And you'll be lost

Every river that you tried to cross
Every gun you ever held went off
Oh, and I'm just waiting 'till the firing starts
Oh, and I'm just waiting 'till the shine wears off
Oh, and I'm just waiting 'till the shine wears off

Oh, and I'm just waiting 'till the shine wears off
Oh, and I'm just waiting 'till the shine wears off

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Coldplay

Coldplay are a British Alternative Rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish.Will Champion joined as a drummer, backing vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, completing the line-up. Manager Phil Harvey is often considered an unofficial fifth member. The band renamed themselves "Coldplay" in 1998, before recording and releasing three EPs; Safety in 1998, Brothers & Sisters as a single in 1999 and The Blue Room in the same year. The latter was their first release on a major label, after signing to Parlophone. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Track Details
"Lost!" is a song by the British rock band Coldplay. It belongs to their fourth album called "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends".
Song Release
The song was released in the year 2008. It was one out of the 13 tracks of the said album that was released on 10th June 2008.
Genre
Coldplay has been known for its rock genre. "Lost!" is specifically characterized as Alternative Rock, Folk Rock, and Pop Rock.
Charts Performance
Peaking at number 54 on the UK Singles Chart, the song has gained significant popularity. It has also reached number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Music Video
The official music video was released in November 2008. It was directed by Mat Whitecross, a frequent collaborator of the band.
Different Versions
There are four different versions of the song – "Lost+", "Lost-", "Lost?", and "Lost@". In "Lost+", rap artist Jay-Z appears for additional verses.
Song Meaning
"Lost!" is about staying strong and moving forward even when everything seems to be against you. Lead singer Chris Martin explained that the song was about the journey of life.
Choice of Instruments
The song stands out for its use of church organ in the melody, setting it apart from many other contemporary rock tracks.
Live Performances
The song became a mainstay of the band's live performances, often accompanied by confetti and pyrotechnics.
Critical Acclaim
"Lost!" has received positive reviews from music critics. Some applauding its arrangement and conflating lyrics, while others praise its anthemic sound.
Notable Performances
One of the most memorable performances of "Lost!" was during the 51st Grammy Awards when Chris Martin and Jay-Z performed "Lost+".
Music Production
The song was produced by Markus Dravs, Brian Eno, and Rik Simpson. It was recorded at The Bakery and The Beehive in London, England.
Awards & Nominations
Although "Lost!" did not win any awards, it was nominated for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards.

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