Christmas Lights
Coldplay, Chris Martin, Will Champion, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland
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Christmas night, another fight Tears we cried a flood Got all kinds of poison in Of poison in my blood I took my feet To Oxford Street Trying to right a wrong Just walk away Those windows say But I can't believe she's gone When you're still waiting for the snow to fall Doesn't really feel like Christmas at all Up above candles on air flicker Oh they flicker and they float But I'm up here holding on To all those chandeliers of hope Like some drunken Elvis singing I go singing out of tune Saying how I always loved you darling And I always will Oh when you're still waiting for the snow to fall Doesn't really feel like Christmas at all Still waiting for the snow to fall It doesn't really feel like Christmas at all Those Christmas lights Light up the street Down where the sea and city meet May all your troubles soon be gone Oh Christmas lights keep shining on Those Christmas lights Light up the street Maybe they'll bring her back to me Then all my troubles will be gone Oh Christmas lights keep shining on Oh Christmas lights Light up the street Light up the fireworks in me May all your troubles soon be gone Those Christmas lights keep shining on
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Written by: Christopher Anthony John Martin, Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release and Chart Performance"Christmas Lights" was released as a digital download by British Rock Band Coldplay on 1st December 2010. It peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles chart and number 25 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart in the USA.
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CompositionThe track is a mid-tempo somber song written in the key of G Major with varied elements including the piano, strings, and a festive orchestra.
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Video ProductionThe music video for "Christmas Lights" was directed by Mat Whitecross, a long-time collaborator with the band. It features surreal elements like Elvis impersonators and floating Christmas decorations.
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Live PerformancesThe band made their live debut of the song at Liverpool's Royal Court theatre on the same day of the release. Since then, it has been frequently played during their winter tours and holiday television appearances.
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Song InspirationAccording to lead vocalist, Chris Martin, "Christmas Lights" is a deeply nostalgic song lamenting a troubled relationship during the holiday season.
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Creative ProcessThe band reportedly did 342 takes to get the perfect recording for "Christmas Lights," showcasing their dedication and commitment to the song’s production.
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ReviewsThe song was well-received by critics. Rolling Stone described it as a "great, bittersweet holiday ballad," while PopMatters commended the song for its uplifting tone and traditional holiday spirit.
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Artists InspirationThe artwork for "Christmas Lights" was inspired by French artist couple Pierre et Gilles.
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Monument AppearanceIn the music video, the lit-up front refers to the famed Cité de la Musique, a cultural place in Paris.
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Celebrity AppearanceSimon Pegg, a close friend of Chris Martin and a famous actor, made a surprise appearance during a live performance of the song in London, playing the harmonica.
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