Charlie Brown

Coldplay

About Charlie Brown

"Charlie Brown" (originally titled "Cartoon Heart") is a song by British rock band Coldplay. The song was released as the third single from their fifth studio album Mylo Xyloto. The single was listed by Q magazine as their track of the day on 2 December 2011. The music video for the song was released on 2 February 2012, as well as a live version on 6 December 2011.


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Stole a key
Took a car downtown where the lost boys meet
Took a car downtown and took what they offered me
To set me free

I saw the lights go down at the end of the scene
I saw the lights go down and standing in front of me

In my scarecrow dreams
When they smashed my heart into smithereens
Be a bright red rose come bursting the concrete
Be the cartoon heart

Light a fire, light a spark
Light a fire, a flame in my heart

We'll run wild oh
We'll be glowing in the dark
We'll be glowing in the dark

All the boys, all the girls
All that matters in the world
All the boys, all the girls
All that matters that occurs
All the highs, all the lows
As the room is spinning, oh

We'll run wild 
We'll be glowing in the dark

Living innocent wild
We'll be glowing in the dark

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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 PETER GEORGE ENO, GUY BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION, CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN

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13 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Charlie Brown" by Coldplay is classified under the alternative rock genre.
Released Date
The song "Charlie Brown" was initially released on December 30, 2011.
Album Inclusion
It is the third single from their fifth studio album, "Mylo Xyloto".
Chart Success
"Charlie Brown" peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and was a top 10 hit on Billboard's alternative and rock songs charts in the United States.
Recording process
Coldplay worked with producer Markus Dravs and Brian Eno on the creation of "Charlie Brown".
Origin of the Name
The song named "Charlie Brown" doesn't have any direct connection to the character from the comic strip Peanuts. According to lead singer Chris Martin, the song was named after Charlie Brown just because it felt it had a hopeful yet slightly melancholic feeling like the character.
Inspiration
Chris Martin once said that he was inspired to write this feel-good anthem after attending a Bruce Springsteen concert.
Progress Change
Interesting to note, that originally "Charlie Brown" was a much different song that was discarded during the recording sessions. But the band took the best bits from it and created a completely new song.
Music Video
The lively music video of "Charlie Brown" shows the band playing amongst a crowd of people with lit wristbands known as xylobands. It was directed by Mat Whitecross, a long-time collaborator with Coldplay.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics, with some highlighting it as the album's standout track. It has been complimented for its energetic rhythm and catchy melodies.
Noted Performances
Coldplay performed "Charlie Brown" at the 2012 Brit Awards, and during their headlining set at the 2016 Glastonbury Festival.
Festival Anthem
"Charlie Brown" is often known as Coldplay's 'festival anthem', due to its high energy, soaring harmonies, and uplifting lyrics, making it a crowd favorite at live performances.
Remix Version
"Charlie Brown" also spawned a remix by renowned producer Dave Audé, which catered to the dance music crowd, further showcasing the song's versatility.

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