Moving To Mars

Coldplay

About Moving To Mars

"Moving to Mars" is a song by British alternative rock band Coldplay. It was written by all members of the band for their fifth studio album Mylo Xyloto. However, it failed to make the final track listing. Instead, it was released in the Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall iTunes exclusive EP. The first half of the song is a piano based ballad, while the rest of it is a mid-tempo number with progressive rock influences.


Year:
2011
4:18
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Somewhere up above the stars
The wreckage of a universe floats past
Somewhere up above my heart
A tiny little seed is sown
A government is overthrown
Who knows when we'll be coming home at last

And I heard it on the radio
That one day we'll be living in the stars
And I heard it on a tv show
That somewhere up above
And in my heart
They'll be tearing us apart
Maybe moving us to mars

We won't see the earth again
In these seconds just remain unchanged

Eight to nine, nine to ten
We are meeting for the first time
We might never meet again you and me
We are meeting for the first time
Can't you see
Seven, six, five, four, three
We are meeting for the first time
Singing this space symphony

They'll be tearing us apart moving us to mars
Past the satellites and stars
They'll be moving us to mars

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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: BRIAN ENO, CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION, Christopher Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonathan Buckland

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14 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Moving To Mars" is a song by the British rock band Coldplay.
Album Release
It was released in 2011 as part of the "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" EP.
Not Featured
Despite its popularity, the song was not included in their fifth studio album "Mylo Xyloto," much to the disappointment of some fans.
Song Duration
The song has a running time of 4 minutes and 18 seconds.
Song Theme
The song articulates the longing for change and the desire to escape current circumstances, a recurring theme across Coldplay's work.
Composition
It begins with a soft piano intro, picking up pace with the inclusion of a full band sound.
Chris Martin's Vocals
The vocals by lead singer, Chris Martin, are heavily highlighted in the song.
Visual Component
An animated video was made for the song, though it was not officially released as a single.
Sci-fi Influence
The title "Moving to Mars" suggests a sci-fi influence, consistent with the broader themes of the Mylo Xyloto album.
Reception
Despite not being a single, the song received positive reviews from critics and fans, frequently highlighted as a standout in the EP.
Live Performances
"Moving To Mars" was performed live during the band's appearances at Glastonbury and some shows in the Mylo Xyloto Tour.
Connection to Reality
The song whimsically discusses the desire to escape Earth for Mars, something which has ironically become more topical given today's advancements in Space Travel.
Limited Availability
The song is only available in the iTunes version of the EP, making it less accessible to some listeners.
Song Writing
All 4 members of the band, Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion, are listed as writers of the song.

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