A Sky Full of Stars

Coldplay

About A Sky Full of Stars

"A Sky Full of Stars" is a song by the British rock band Coldplay. It was released in 2014 as the third single from their sixth album, Ghost Stories (2014). The band co-wrote and co-produced the song with Avicii and received production assistance from Paul Epworth, Daniel Green and Rik Simpson. It was recorded at The Bakery and The Beehive in North London, England. Upon its release, "A Sky Full of Stars" garnered mostly positive reviews from music critics and charted inside the top 10 in over 16 countries such as Australia, Canada, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and United States. A music video for the song was directed by Mat Whitecross and was released on 19 June 2014. The single peaked at number one in Italy, Israel, Luxembourg, Portugal, Lebanon, and the Walloon region of Belgium. It also topped the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart. It was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 57th Grammy Awards.  


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'Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars
I'm gonna give you my heart
'Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars
'Cause you light up the path

I don't care, go on and tear me apart
I don't care if you do, ooh
'Cause in a sky, 'cause in a sky full of stars
I think I saw you

'Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars
I wanna die in your arms
'Cause you get lighter the more it gets dark
I'm gonna give you my heart

I don't care, go on and tear me apart
I don't care if you do, ooh
'Cause in a sky, 'cause in a sky full of stars
I think I see you
I think I see you

'Cause you're a sky, you're a sky full of stars
Such a heavenly view
You're such a heavenly view

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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: Tim Bergling, Guy Berryman, Chris Martin, Jonathan Buckland, William Champion

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6 facts about this song

Release and Chart Performance
"A Sky Full of Stars" was released as the second single from Coldplay's sixth studio album, "Ghost Stories," in 2014. - The song reached number one in numerous countries, including the UK, Australia, and several European nations. It also peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Collaboration and Production
The song was co-written and co-produced by Coldplay and Swedish DJ, Avicii. This marks the first time Coldplay collaborated with a dance music artist. - Other famous composers, like Tim Bergling and Ash Pournouri, have also contributed to the song’s composition.
Genre and Style
"A Sky Full of Stars" marks a departure from Coldplay's usual style. It features elements of house music, a genre known for its 4/4 beat and kick drum, which is somewhat unusual for the band. - The song is noted for combining elements of electronic dance music (EDM) and Coldplay's traditional piano rock sound.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Mat Whitecross, was filmed in Sydney, Australia, featuring the band performing on the street while interacting with fans. - It was released in June 2014 and to date has garnered over a billion views on YouTube, making it one of the band's most viewed videos.
Reception and Accolades
The song was nominated for "Best Pop Duo/Group Performance" at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, held in 2015. - Despite some mixed reviews from critics, with some criticizing its EDM influences, it still became one of the band's most commercially successful songs.
Impact and Legacy
"A Sky Full of Stars" is considered a significant song in Coldplay's discography due to its successful blend of rock and dance music. - Nearly a decade after its release, it continues to be a staple in the band's live performances and is often used to close their concerts.

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