Lovers in Japan

Coldplay

About Lovers in Japan

"Lovers in Japan / Reign of Love" is a song by British rock band Coldplay. It was written by all members of the band for their fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends. The song is built around an introductory tack piano sound, then followed by chiming guitars and soaring choruses, supported by the pianos and rhythms that accompany the song's lyrics. The album version of "Lovers in Japan" also includes the track "Reign of Love". It was released as a promotional radio single on 3 November 2008 and peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. The song also charted at number 19 on Billboard's Adult Top 40 chart. "Lovers in Japan" was well received by music critics, who praised the track's general sound. Although the promotional single is seen as the fourth single from the album, the version on the single is the Osaka Sun Mix, which is featured on the Prospekt's March EP. 


Year:
2008
6:51
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Lovers, keep on the road you're on
Runners, until the race is run
Soldiers, you've got to soldier on
Sometimes even the right is wrong

They are turning my head out
To see what I'm all about
Keeping my head down
To see what it feels like now
But I have no doubt
One day, we're gonna get out

Tonight maybe we're gonna run
Dreaming of the Osaka sun
Oh, oh,
Dreaming of when the morning comes

They are turning my head out
To see what I'm all about
Keeping my head down
To see what it feels like now
But I have no doubt
One day the sun will come out

Oh,

Reign of love
I can't let it go
To the sea I offer
This heavy load

Locusts will
Lift me up
I'm just a prisoner
In a reign of love

Locusts will
Let us stop
I wish I'd spoken
To the reign of love

Reign of love
By the church, we're waiting
Reign of love
My knees go praying

How I wish
I'd spoken up
Or we'd be carried
On the reign of love

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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 © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Lovers in Japan" is a song by British rock band Coldplay. It was written by all members of the band for their fourth studio album, "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends".
Release Information
The song was released on 3 November 2008 as the fourth single from the album.
Music Tone
Stylistically unique for a Coldplay song, "Lovers in Japan" features upbeat, energetic instrumentation that communicates enthusiasm and excitement.
Chart Rankings
The song achieved modest chart success worldwide. While it didn't reach the top 40 in the UK or U.S., it did peak at No. 10 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
Concept
The song reflects a love story set in Japan. The band drew inspiration from various Asian cultures while writing and recording the album.
Music Video
The music video for "Lovers in Japan" was filmed in London and features the band performing on a vintage-style carousel.
Live Performances
During live performances, the song is played together with its "Osaka Sun" version featured on Prospekt's March EP. The song is particularly loved for its live performances, where often confetti butterflies are released.
Influence of Brian Eno
The track demonstrates the influence of producer Brian Eno, who encouraged the band to experiment and explore different composition methods.
Positive Reception
"Lovers in Japan" was praised by critics, who labeled it as a standout track from the album "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends".
Song Review
Rolling Stone magazine described the song as "a conveyor belt of ideas, rotating with the stately grandeur of a Michigan auto assembly line", praising the effectiveness of the instrumentation and lyrics.

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