Moses

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About Moses

"Moses" is a song by British rock band Coldplay. It was written by all members of the band for their live album, Coldplay Live 2003. The song was released on 6 October 2003 as the only single from the album.


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2003
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Come on now, don't you want to see 
This thing that's happening to me 
Like Moses had power over sea 
So you've got power over me 

come on now don't you want to know 
You're a refuge, somewhere I can go 
You're air that, air that I can breathe 
You're my golden opportunity 

And oh, oh yes I would 
If I only could 
And you know I would 
And baby I, oh baby I 
I wish 

Come on now, don't you want to see 
Just what a difference you've made in me 
I'll be waiting oh no matter what you say 
'Cause I've been waiting for days and days and days 

And oh, oh yes I would 
If I only could 
And you know I would 
And baby I, oh baby I 
I wish 
I wish 
Oh, oh, oh 
Oh, oh, oh 

If the sky's gonna fall down let it fall on me 
If you're gonna break down you can break on me 
If the sky's gonna fall down let it fall on me 
If it's gonna rain down it can rain on me 
It can rain on me

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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

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Moses" by Coldplay is a non-album track from the British rock band. It was featured as part of their live performance album, "Live 2003."
Introduction
It was originally introduced to the public during a live performance at the 2003 BRIT Awards.
Song Theme
The song is generally considered as a love song by Coldplay’s lead singer, Chris Martin, to his then-wife, actress Gwyneth Paltrow. Martin reportedly once stated that the song was about "falling in love with the most beautiful woman in the world."
Concert Highlight
"Moses" was a highlight of the band's live shows during the 2003 tour, and it also appears in the concert film "Coldplay Live 2003".
Composition
The song showcases the band's simpler, more stripped-back style contrasted with the sound of their earlier albums.
Unique Aspect
Unlike many of Coldplay's songs, "Moses" was never released as a studio recording on any of their studio albums.
Song Reception
Due to its poignant lyrics and raw presentation, "Moses" quickly became a fan favorite and a standout track on their live album.
Notable Performances
One of the most noteworthy performances of the song was during the band's concert at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion in July 2003.
Origin of Song Title
The title "Moses" is quite unique as it shares its name with a prophet figure from the Christian Bible, although the song is said to be about personal and romantic love.
Lead Singer Influence
"Moses" is commonly seen as a testament to Chris Martin's ability to channel his personal life into his music, a trait that's prevalent throughout Coldplay's discography.

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