Cemeteries of London
Coldplay
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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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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."
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Track PlacementIt serves as the third track on the album, positioning it as an early highlight of the record.
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GenreThe 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."
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Lyrics ContentThe 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.
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Live PerformanceIt was frequently performed during the band's "Viva la Vida Tour", usually in a slightly faster tempo.
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Song InspirationThe song was reportedly inspired by a stroll around London at night, showing influences from the city's rich history and the atmospheric narratives.
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Musical ElementsThe 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.
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UK Singles ChartEven though "Cemeteries of London" was not released as a single, it did chart in the UK, peaking at number 92.
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Musical ExperimentationThis song represents one of Coldplay's experimental detours, stepping away from their usual sound to a somewhat darker and spectral music style.
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Band Members' InputAll 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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