Yellow
Coldplay
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Look at the stars Look how they shine for you And everything you do Yeah they were all yellow I came along I wrote a song for you And all the things you do And it was called yellow So then I took my turn Oh what a thing to have done And it was all yellow Your skin Oh yeah your skin and bones Turn into something beautiful You know you know I love you so You know I love you so I swam across I jumped across for you Oh what a thing to do 'Cause you were all yellow I drew a line I drew a line for you Oh what a thing to do And it was all yellow Your skin Oh yeah your skin and bones Turn into something beautiful And you know For you I'd bleed myself dry For you I'd bleed myself dry It's true Look how they shine for you Look how they shine for you Look how they shine for Look how they shine for you Look how they shine for you Look how they shine Look at the stars Look how they shine for you And all the things that you do
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Written by: Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion, Christopher Anthony John Martin
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group
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7 facts about this song
Background"Yellow" is a song by the British rock band Coldplay.
- The band members wrote the song in a Rockfield studio in Wales called the Quadrangle, where they were working with producer Ken Nelson.
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Release Information"Yellow" was released as the second single from their debut album, "Parachutes."
- It was released in the UK on June 26, 2000, and reached the number four spot on the UK Singles Chart.
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InspirationThe inspiration for the song came unexpectedly one night during the recording sessions.
- Chris Martin, the band's frontman, was looking out to the dark night sky thinking about the stars.
- The word "Yellow" came to Martin, creating a metaphor for adoration and admiration.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Yellow" was shot in one continuous take.
- It features Chris Martin walking on the beach of Studland Bay in Dorset, England.
- The simplicity of the video complimented the theme of sincerity throughout the song.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a breakthrough hit for Coldplay and launched them to international fame.
- "Yellow" also reached the top 20 in the U.S and peaked at number 48 on Billboard Hot 100, marking Coldplay's first entry into American music charts.
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Accolades"Yellow" was nominated for Best Single at the 2001 Brit Awards.
- The song was also featured in the 2001 Grammy Awards nomination for Best Rock Song.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has since been covered by several artists, including Sara Bareilles, The Jingle Punks Hipster Orchestra, and Alex Parks.
- Its impact can be seen in popular culture, with appearances in TV shows, films, and even Broadway productions.
- "Yellow" has been described by many as an anthem for the generation.
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