Cemeteries of London

Coldplay

About Cemeteries of London

"Cemeteries of London" is a song by British rock band Coldplay. It was written by all members of the band for their fourth album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends. The song is darker than Coldplay's previous recordings.


Year:
2008
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At night they would go walking 'till the breaking of the day
The morning is for sleeping
Through the dark streets, they go searching, to see God in their own way
Save the nighttime for your weeping
Your weeping

Singing la lalalalala la la
And the night over London lay

So we rode down to the river, where the toiling ghosts spring
For their curses to be broken
We'd go underneath the arches, where the witches are in the saying
There are ghost towns in the ocean
The ocean

Singing la lalalalala la la
And the night over London lay

God is in the houses and God is in my head
And all the cemeteries in London
I see God come in my garden, but I don't know what he said
For my heart it wasn't open
Not open

Singing la lalalalala la la
And the night over London lay
Singing la lalalalala la la
There's no light over London today.

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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: CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION

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10 facts about this song

Album Association
"Cemeteries of London" is a track from the 2008 Coldplay album entitled "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends."
Track Placement
It serves as the third track on the album, positioning it as an early highlight of the record.
Genre
The song has a darker and more atmospheric mood, representing a kind of folk rock and alternative rock blend that Coldplay explored on "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends."
Lyrics Content
The lyrics to "Cemeteries of London" weave a mystical tale of ghosts in the city's cemeteries, showing their fascination with the supernatural and the spiritual.
Live Performance
It was frequently performed during the band's "Viva la Vida Tour", usually in a slightly faster tempo.
Song Inspiration
The song was reportedly inspired by a stroll around London at night, showing influences from the city's rich history and the atmospheric narratives.
Musical Elements
The song is characterized by its distinctive guitar riff, mournful piano chords and repetitive rhythm, which together reflect a certain coldness and melancholy associated with the theme.
UK Singles Chart
Even though "Cemeteries of London" was not released as a single, it did chart in the UK, peaking at number 92.
Musical Experimentation
This song represents one of Coldplay's experimental detours, stepping away from their usual sound to a somewhat darker and spectral music style.
Band Members' Input
All four members of Coldplay (Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, Will Champion) are credited as writers of this song, indicating a collaborative effort.

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