Fun

Tove Lo, Coldplay

About Fun

"Fun" is a song by British alternative rock band Coldplay, featuring Swedish singer Tove Lo. It is the sixth track from their seventh studio album, A Head Full of Dreams (2015). The song was produced by the band's long-time record producer Rik Simpson along with Norwegian production duo Stargate.


Year:
2015
4:27
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I know it's over before she says
I know it falls at the water face
I know it's over, an ocean awaits
For a storm
The sun and snow
Rivers and rain
Crystal ball could foresee a change
And I know it's over, parting our ways
And it's done

But didn't we have fun?
Don't say it was all a waste
Didn't we have fun?
Oh-oh-oh
From the top of the world
Top of the waves
You said forever, forever always
We could have been lost
We would have been saved
Oh, I-aaah
Now we're stopping the world, stopping it's spin
Oh come on don't give up
You see me give in
Don't say it's over
Don't say we're done
Oh, didn't we have fun?
Woo-oh-oh-oh
Woo-oh-oh-oh
Woo-oh-oh-oh
Oh, didn't we have fun?

I know it's over before she says
Now someone else has taken your place
I know it's over Icarus says to the sun
And so it sinks in, lightning strikes
You're too forced to force his glide
The fact that it's over, the fact that it's done
Ah-ah-ah

Didn't we have fun?
Don't say it was all a waste
Didn't we have fun?
Oh-oh
From the top of the world
Top of the waves
You said forever, forever always
We could have been lost
We would have been saved
Oh, I-aaah
Now we're stopping the world, stopped it in its tracks
Nothing's too broken to find our way back
So before it's over, before you run
Ah, didn't we have fun?

Just you and me
We were always meant to, always meant to
Be
We were always meant to, always meant to
You and me
We were always meant to, always meant to
Be
Oh-ooh-ooh
Oh-ooh-ooh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, didn't we have fun?
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, didn't we have fun?
But didn't?
Maybe we could again

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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: Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Hermansen, Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Will Champion, Johnny Buckland

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16 facts about this song

Release Information
"Fun" is a track from Coldplay's seventh studio album "A Head Full of Dreams" which was launched in 2015.
Collaboration
This song was a collaboration between Coldplay and Tove Lo, a Swedish singer-songwriter, marking a unique blend of their musical styles.
Credits
Chris Martin, the lead vocalist of Coldplay, and Tove Lo are acknowledged as the primary writers of the song "Fun".
Album Success
"A Head Full of Dreams" the album "Fun" is a part of, peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking significant success for Coldplay.
Theme
The song is about a breakup, focusing on the positives that the relationship brought rather than the negatives. People interpret it as a message from Chris Martin to his ex-wife, Gwyneth Paltrow.
Musical Style
"Fun" comprises an eclectic mix of genres such as pop, rock, and electronic music, embodying the diverse musical styles that Coldplay is known for.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity, "Fun" has rarely been performed live by Coldplay.
Reviews
While the song received mixed reviews from critics, fans appreciated its uplifting outlook on a traditionally sad topic.
Video Elements
The official video of the song, like many other tracks from "A Head Full of Dreams", highlights vibrant colors and stunning visual effects, complementing the song's lively tone.
Recording
"Fun" was recorded at The Bakery and The Beehive, two of Coldplay's long-serving studios in London.
Length
The song runs for approximately 4.27 minutes, making it one of the longer tracks on the "A Head Full of Dreams" album.
Streaming Success
Despite not being released as a single, "Fun" has achieved good streaming numbers on platforms like Spotify, thanks to the popularity of the album it's part of.
Production
"Fun" was co-produced by Rik Simpson and Stargate. This marked the first time Coldplay had worked with Stargate, a Norwegian production duo.
Lyrics
The song is famous for its optimistic lyrics like "Didn't we have fun?". Despite referring to a breakup, it emphasizes remembering the good times.
Backing Vocals
Along with Chris Martin, other members of Coldplay - Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion - also contributed to the backing vocals of "Fun".
Instrumentation
The song features a blend of acoustic guitar and piano, which forms the basis of its melody, with both percussive and electronic detailing.

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