Arabesque

Coldplay

About Arabesque

"Arabesque" is a song by British rock band Coldplay from their eighth studio album Everyday Life. It was released on 24 October 2019, along with the single "Orphans", and appears on the first side of the album Sunrise. It features vocals by Belgian singer Stromae and horn sections by Femi Kuti and his band. The song was written by all band members, Karnivool guitarist Drew Goddard, Femi Kuti and Stromae, while production was handled by The Dream Team. It is the first studio release by the band to feature profanity.  


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I could be you, you could be me
Two raindrops in the same sea
You could be me, I could be you
Two angles of the same view
And we share the same blood

Comme deux gouttes d'eau
On se ressemble
Comme provenant de la même mère
Comme deux ruisseaux (You could be me)
Qui se rassemblent (I could be you)
Pour faire les grandes rivières
And we share the same blood
Yeah, we share the same blood

And we share the same blood
Yeah, we share the same blood

Music is the weapon, music is the weapon of the future
Music is the weapon, music is the weapon of the future
Music is the weapon, music is the weapon of the future

Same fucking blood
Same fucking blood

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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: Anikulapo Kuti Olufela Olufemi, Christopher Anthony John Martin, Drew Goddard, Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, Paul Van Haver, William Champion

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Origin
"Arabesque" is a song by British rock band Coldplay, released in 2019. It is part of their double album, "Everyday Life."
Special Feature
The song notably features vocals from Belgian artist Stromae and has samples from Nigerian music legend Fela Kuti, adding diversity to the track's sound.
Composition
Unlike many of Coldplay's songs, "Arabesque" includes a jazz influence, producing one of the band's most experimental tracks with a full horn section.
Language Inclusion
The song includes verses in English, French, and even Yoruba, marking it as one of the band's most linguistically diverse tracks.
Lengthy Track
At nearly six minutes in length, "Arabesque" is one of the longest songs released by Coldplay at this point in their discography.
Global Inspiration
The track's title, "Arabesque," refers to an ornamental design consisting of intertwined flowing lines, originally found in Arabic or Moorish decoration. This aligns with the band's theme of global unity and the mixing of different cultures found on the album "Everyday Life."
Official Music Video
There is no official music video for "Arabesque," which is somewhat unusual for Coldplay's releases in the era of "Everyday Life" album.
Chart Performance
Despite being an unconventional addition to their discography, "Arabesque" still made it onto several international charts, including peaking at number 55 on the UK Singles Chart.
Sales in Vinyl Format
On its release day, "Arabesque" was made available for purchase in a 7" vinyl format.
Historical Context
The song was released in a period where Coldplay was exploring different genres and taking a more political stance in their music, reflecting current world issues. This is evident in the lyrics, which comment on society and human nature.
Live Performances
The live premiere of "Arabesque" took place in Amman, Jordan, on November 23, 2019, as part of the band's two-part YouTube live-streamed concert for the launch of "Everyday Life." It is now a set list regular for their concerts.
Creative Collaboration
It had been a longstanding dream of lead singer Chris Martin to work with Stromae which was finally realized in the creation of this track.

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