Midnight
Coldplay
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In the darkness before the dawn In the swirling of this storm When I'm rolling with the punches and hope is gone Leave a light, a light on Millions of miles from home In the swirling swimming on When I'm rolling with the thunder but bleed from thorns Leave a light, a light on Leave a light, a light on Leave a light, a light on Leave a light, a light on In the darkness before the dawn In the darkness before the dawn Leave a light, a light on Leave a light, a light on
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Written by: Jon Hopkins, Christopher Anthony Martin, William Champion, Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Bluewater Music Corp., Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Midnight" falls under the genre of ambient, electronica, and alternative rock.
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Album InclusionThe song is from the album "Ghost Stories," the sixth studio album by Coldplay, released in 2014.
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Song InspirationBand member Chris Martin was reportedly inspired by Bon Iver's ambient music when crafting "Midnight."
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Unique Release"Midnight" debuted unexpectedly in February 2014 as a surprise release without any prior announcement.
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Video DirectorThe official music video for "Midnight" was directed by Mary Wigmore, a close friend of Chris Martin.
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Recording TechniqueThe song uses a vocoder, a technological tool that can change the tone and sound of a voice, thereby creating the unique sound heard in "Midnight".
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Chart Performance"Midnight" peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart and number 29 on the US Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs.
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Video AestheticThe accompanying music video is shot entirely in night vision, adding to the ethereal, dreamlike quality of the song.
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Live PerformanceThe band typically performs "Midnight" live using laser instals and LED wristbands to create a visual spectacle that complements the atmospheric quality of the song.
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Song Length"Midnight" is one of Coldplay's longest songs, clocking in at almost five minutes long.
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Song Themes"Midnight" presents themes of forgiveness and letting go, exemplified in the lyric "leave a light on.”
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ReceptionDespite its divergence from Coldplay's typical sound, "Midnight" received mainly positive reviews from music critics for its experimental nature.
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RemixesThe song has been remixed by several artists, including Giorgio Moroder, an Italian producer and DJ regarded as the "Father of Disco."
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Production"Midnight" was produced by Jon Hopkins, a British producer and musician known for his work in the electronic music genre.
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StudioThe song was recorded in 'The Bakery and The Beehive', the band's primary recording studios in London.
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