Hurts Like Heaven

Coldplay

About Hurts Like Heaven

"Hurts Like Heaven" is a song by British rock band Coldplay. It was written by all members of the band and producer Brian Eno for Coldplay's fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto. The song was released as the album's sixth overall single on 27 July 2012.


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2012
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Written in graffiti on a bridge in a park
Do you ever get the feeling 
That you're missing the mark?
It's so cold, it's so cold
It's so cold, it's so cold

Written up in marker on a factory sign
I struggle with the feeling 
That my life isn't mine
It's so cold, it's so cold
It's so cold, it's so cold

See the arrow that they shot trying 
To tear us apart took the fire from my belly and 
The beat from my heart
Still I won't let go
Still I won't let go

You, ooh, ooh
Oh you, use your heart as a weapon
And it hurts like heaven

On every street, every car, every surface in nature
And at the streets are rising and you'd rather sing
Don't let them take control
No, we won't let 'em take control

Yes, I feel a little bit nervous
Yes, I feel nervous and I cannot relax
I'm coming 'round to get us
I'm coming 'round when they don't know the facts

So on a concrete canvas and a glow in the dark
On a concrete canvas, I will make you a mark
Armed with the spray can soul
Let me out with the spray can soul

You, ooh, ooh 
Ooh, ooh, ooh 

'Cause you use your heart as a weapon
And it hurts like heaven

Whoa-oh-oh
Whoa-oh-oh

Yeah, it's true, when you
Use your heart as a weapon
And it hurts like heaven

Oh and it hurts like heaven

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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, BRIAN ENO, BRIAN PETER GEORGE ENO

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Hurts Like Heaven" is the second track on the fifth studio album "Mylo Xyloto" by Coldplay, released in October 2011.
Single Release
The song was released as the sixth and final single of the album on 27 July 2012 in the UK.
Lyrics Meaning
The song is a romantic rock sound that tells a story of a rebellious couple that goes against the world they live in. It portrays a story of love and survival in a dystopian world.
Music Video
"Hurts Like Heaven" music video was released on 2 November 2012. The comic strip style animation video was created by Mark Osborne and depicts a dystopian society.
Song Inspiration
Chris Martin stated in interviews that the song was inspired by old school U2. The group wanted to create a bouncy, vibrant track.
Live Performances
This song was frequently performed at concerts during the "Mylo Xyloto Tour". Their live performance of "Hurts Like Heaven" at Paris in 2012 was released as "Live 2012" concert film and live album.
Critics Review
The song received positive reviews from music critics. Rolling Stone Magazine described it as 'a thrilling rush of uplifting choruses and echoing guitars'.
Commercial Success
The song debuted at number 23 on the South Korea Gaon International Chart and reached 27 on the UK Singles Chart.
Comics Association
The song has a notable significance in the Coldplay Comics Universe. The art of the album including the singles was inspired by the comic concept of 'Mylo Xyloto'. The album was later made into a combined 6-part comic book series.
Musical Instruments
Guitars played a key role in the song, prominently featuring Jonny Buckland’s signature guitar licks.

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