8 Coldplay Songs to Listen to While Waiting for their New Album

Coldplay is allegedly preparing to release a new album next year! Sources say that the band’s next album will be their most experimental album to date. While we wait for the band’s new album, let’s listen to the past hits that are sure to make you miss them more:

Fix You

When you try your best, but you don’t succeed. This heartbreaking song was written by all four members of the band. According to Martin, he wrote the lyrics for his late father-in-law Bruce Paltrow. Martin used an old keyboard that Bruce gave to his daughter, Martin’s then-wife Gwyneth. The song was well received by the public because of its beautifully tragic lyrics.

The Scientist

A song about a man’s desire to love and apologizing for all his past mistakes, “The Scientist” is another heartbreaking Coldplay song. “The Scientist” is the second single from the band’s third album A Rush of Blood to the Head. The song also won 3 MTV Video music awards the year it was released.

Princess Of China

This duet by Chris Martin and Rhianna topped international charts worldwide. The song was written by the band along with Brian Eno.

Paradise

This song was originally supposed to be for the finale of the X Factor, but Coldplay’s drummer Will Champion insisted that the song should be a part of Mylo Xyloto. “Paradise” quickly soared on top of charts and was nominated at the Grammy’s in the category of Best Pop Duo/ Group Performance.

Yellow

This song will make every heart flutter because of its sweet lyrics. Imagine someone singing how the stars are shining for you? “Yellow” is the first Coldplay song that made the top five of the UK charts, it is also Coldplay’s breakthrough song.

Hymn For The Weekend

This catchy song features the one and only Queen B! “Hymn for the Weekend” is an upbeat song by the band. The song reached the sixth spot on the UK’s Singles Chart and ranked number one in 20 countries.

Viva La Vida

“Viva La Vida” received widespread critical acclaim for its historical and Christian references. The song reached both the top spot on the UK Singles chart and the Billboard Top 100. The song became Coldplay’s first number-one single in the UK and in the US. The song also won Song of the Year at the 2009 Grammy’s.

Something Just Like This

The song is a collaboration between Coldplay and The Chainsmokers, and it quickly reached the top ten of music charts around the world. It was also nominated for the Grammy awards under the Best Pop duo category.

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