42
Coldplay
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Those who are dead, are not dead They're just living in my head And since I fell for that spell I am living there as well Oh, Time is so short and I'm sure There must be something more Those who are dead, are not dead They're just living in my head, oh And since I fell for that spell I am living there as well, oh Time is so short and I'm sure There must be something more. You thought you might be a ghost You thought you might be a ghost You didn't get to heaven but you made it close You didn't get to heaven but you made it close You thought you might be a ghost You thought you might be a ghost You didn't get to heaven but you made it close You didn't get to heaven but you oh, oh, Oh, oh, Those who are dead are not dead They're just living in my head Oh
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Title OriginThe title "42" has earned quite a bit of attention because 42 is considered the "answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything" according to "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams, a favorite book of Coldplay's lead vocalist Chris Martin.
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Album"42" is a song from Coldplay's fourth studio album "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends", which was released in 2008.
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The Three Part StructureThe song has an interesting musical structure with three distinctive parts. It starts out as a ballad, then shifts to rock and finally to a soothing piano-driven ending.
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LyricismThe lyrics appear to convey an existential crisis, dealing with themes such as death and the meaning of human existence. The song opens up with the line "Those who are dead are not dead, they're just living in my head."
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Concert Favorite"42" quickly became a fan favorite when played on their Viva La Vida tour. Despite this, it was not released as one of the album's six singles.
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ProducerThe song was produced by the famous music producer Brian Eno, who is also known for working with bands like U2 and Talking Heads.
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InfluenceColdplay is influenced by several artists and some believe certain parts of "42" are reminiscent of Radiohead, another popular British rock band.
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ChartsAlthough "42" wasn't released as a single, the album "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends" topped charts all over the world, making it one of Coldplay's most successful albums.
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Critical ResponseWhile the entire album was positively received by critics, some reviews specifically highlighted "42" for its introspective lyrics and its unconventional, multi-part composition.
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Notable PerformanceOne of the most notable performances of "42" was at the BBC Radio Theatre in London in 2008, where it was performed live for the first time.
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