Oceans
Coldplay
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Wait for your call, love The call never came Ready to fall, love Ready to claim I'm ready for it all, love I'm ready for a pain Meet under sun Meet me again In the rain In the rain In the rain The rain Behind the walls, love I'm trying to change And I'm ready for it all, love I'm ready for a change Meet under blue sky Meet me again In the rain The rain, the rain In the rain The rain Got to find yourself alone in this world You've got to find yourself alone
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Written by: Christopher Anthony John Martin, Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Oceans" is part of Coldplay’s sixth studio album, "Ghost Stories," which was released in 2014.
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Song ThemeThe song, "Oceans," has a nautical theme and is about the metaphorical journey that involves going through the struggles of life and the feeling of being lost at sea.
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Music VideoUnlike many other Coldplay songs, "Oceans" does not have an official music video.
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Live DebutThe song was first performed live during a BBC Radio 1 live lounge session on April 23, 2014.
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Indie Music Influence“Oceans” is a return to Coldplay's indie roots and this return was seen with the song featuring heavy use of acoustic guitars, which was quite common in their early music.
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Charts PerformanceDespite not being a single, "Oceans" peaked at #83 on the UK Singles Chart due to its popularity from streaming.
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Presence of Hidden MessageThe song contains a hidden message at the end of it which can be heard when the audio is played in reverse, an artistic decision by the band.
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Metaphorical LyricsThe lyrics of the song seem to carry a deep emotional tone suggested to be a reflection of Chris Martin's feelings during his divorce with Gwyneth Paltrow.
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Link with Other SongsThe end of the song serves as a transition into the next song in the album, "A Sky Full of Stars," which contrasts with "Oceans" as it is more upbeat.
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Length"Oceans," which has a running time of 5:21, is one of the longer songs on the album "Ghost Stories."
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Music StyleIncorporating ambient and folk elements, the song's music style showcases the band's versatility in blending different genres.
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Critical ReceptionCritics appreciated "Oceans" for its melancholic tone and its similar vibe to the band’s earlier works. However, some felt the track was overshadowed by other standout songs in the album.
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