Glass of Water
Coldplay
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Scared of losing all the time He wrote it in a letter He was a friend of mine He heard you could see your future Inside a glass of water With ripples and the rhymes He asked will I see heaven in mine? Oh that is just the way it was And nothing could be better And nothing ever was And they say you can see your future Inside a glass of water With riddles and the rhymes But will I see heaven in mine? Oh, oh, oh Son, don't ask, Neither how full nor empty is your glass Cling to the mast Spend your whole life living in the past Going nowhere fast So he wrote it on a wall The hollowest of halos Is no halo at all And Televisions selling plastic figurines of leaders Saying nothing at all And you chime Stars in heaven align Oh Son, don't ask, Neither how full nor empty is your glass Cling to the mast Spend your whole life living in the past Going nowhere fast What are we drinking when we're done, just glasses of water
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION
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10 facts about this song
Album"Glass of Water" is a song from the band's 2008 EP "Prospekt's March."
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LyricismThe song explores themes of existential crisis and self-doubt. It often uses the metaphor of being half-empty or half-full, akin to the famous optimistic-pessimist perspective on life.
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CompositionThe song goes beyond Coldplay's traditional soft rock style, introducing elements of progressive rock and experimental pop.
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Critical ReceptionDespite not being released as a single, "Glass of Water" has received critical acclaim for its intricate guitar work and Chris Martin's powerful vocals.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, "Glass of Water" is sparingly performed at live concerts.
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Spotify StreamsAs of 2021, the song has been streamed over 12 million times on Spotify.
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Unreleased in Full-Length AlbumEven though the song was included in the "Prospekt's March" EP, it was not included in the full-length album "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends."
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Highlighted by CriticsNME highlighted the song as one of the standout tracks on the EP.
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InfluenceThere are some fan theories suggesting that "Glass of Water" may have been inspired by the philosophical writings of Friedrich Nietzsche about life, purpose, and perception.
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Reference to ChristianityAnother theory suggests that the song refers to the Christian idea of redemption, where the ‘glass of water’ represents a fresh start or new life.
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