In My Place
Coldplay
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In my place, in my place Were lines that I couldn't change I was lost, oh yeah I was lost, I was lost Crossed lines I shouldn't have crossed I was lost, oh yeah Yeah how long must you wait for it? Yeah how long must you pay for it? Yeah how long must you wait for it? Oh for it I was scared, I was scared Tired and under prepared But I wait for it If you go, if you go Leave me down here on my own Then I'll wait for you (yeah) Yeah how long must you wait for it? Yeah how long must you pay for it? Yeah how long must you wait for it? Oh for it Sing it, please, please, please Come back and sing to me, to me, me Come on and sing it out, now, now Come on and sing it out, to me, me Come back and sing it In my place, in my place Were lines that I couldn't change And I was lost, oh yeah, oh yeah
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION
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21 facts about this song
Album Release"In My Place" is a song by British rock band Coldplay. It was released on 5 August 2002 as the lead single from their second album, "A Rush of Blood to the Head."
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Song RecognitionThe song peaked at number two on UK Singles Chart and reached number seventeen on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "In My Place" was directed by Sophie Muller, who had previously worked with the band for the video of their song "Don't Panic." The band members played their instruments in a deserted warehouse for the clip.
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Award AccoladesIn 2003, "In My Place" won the award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Song CreationChris Martin, the band's lead singer, admitted in an interview that the song was developed quickly, in ten minutes, but the band took about a year to finalize it.
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Band Members' OpinionThe band's guitarist, Jonny Buckland, stated that "In My Place" was his favorite song from the "A Rush of Blood to the Head" album.
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Live PerformanceColdplay performed the song live for the first time at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City on 17 July 2002, for The Today Show.
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Song Meaning"In My Place" is considered a song of melancholy and hope. While Chris Martin never explicitly revealed its true meaning, it's often speculated that the song revolves around love and lost opportunities.
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Chart SuccessBesides its success in the UK and the US, the song also achieved significant positions in charts around the world. It reached the top 10 in Italy, Netherlands, Norway and Ireland.
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Song ReviewsThe song generally received positive reviews from critics. They appreciated the melody of the song and the overall maturity of Coldplay's music in their second album.
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Album Release"In My Place" is one of the songs included in the second studio album of Coldplay, called "A Rush of Blood to the Head."
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Chart PerformanceThough released as the album's second single in August 2002, "In My Place" quickly climbed the UK Singles chart, reaching the number two spot.
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Grammy RecognitionColdplay's "In My Place" won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 2003, which is a significant achievement for the band.
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CompositionThe song, which is written in the key of A Major, is recognized for its catchy, simple guitar riff, and emotional, melancholy lyrics.
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InspirationAccording to lead singer Chris Martin, the lyrics of "In My Place" might be about growing up and accepting responsibilities.
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Music VideoDirected by Sophie Muller, the music video for the song portrays the band members playing in a rundown theatre, symbolizing their own personal struggles.
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Song WritingThe melody for "In My Place" was reportedly the first one that Coldplay worked on for their second album.
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Live Performances"In My Place” has been a constant staple in the band's live performances, often accompanied by confetti drops and epic light shows.
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Critical ReceptionMost critics praised this song, commending its anthemic nature, Chris Martin's vocal performance, and the catchy guitar riffs.
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Preview Single"In My Place" was previewed on Coldplay's website before its release and attracted significant attention, further boosting the excitement for their second album.
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Recorded LocationThe song was recorded in London at Parr Street Studios, which has been used by other famous bands like Oasis and The Smiths.
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