Orphans
Coldplay
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Boom boom ka, buba de ka Boom boom ka, buba de ka Boom boom ka, buba de ka Rosaleem of the damascene Yes, she had eyes like the moon Would have been on the silver screen But for the missile monsoon She went, "Woo woo, woo woo ooh ooh ooh" Indigo go up to heaven today "Woo woo, woo woo ooh ooh ooh" With bombs going boom ba-boom-boom She say I want to know when I can go Back and get drunk with my friends I want to know when I can go Back and be young again Baba would go where the flowers grow Almond and peach trees in bloom And he would know just when and what to sow So golden and opportune And he went "Woo woo, woo woo ooh ooh ooh" Tulips the color of honey today It's true true, woo woo ooh ooh ooh With bombs going boom ba-boom-boom He say I want to know when I can go Back and get drunk with my friends I want to know when I can go Back and be young again (yeah) Woo woo, woo woo ooh ooh ooh Woo woo, woo woo ooh ooh ooh Cherubim, Seraphim soon Come sailing us home by the light of the moon Oh I want to know when I can go Back and get drunk with my friends I want to know when I can go Back and feel home again Woo woo, woo woo ooh ooh ooh I guess we'll be raised on our own then Woo woo, woo woo ooh ooh ooh I want to be with you 'til the world ends I want to be with you 'til the whole world ends Boom boom ka, buba de ka Boom boom ka, buba de ka Boom boom ka, buba de ka Boom
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Written by: Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Moses Martin, Will Champion
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Album Classification"Orphans" is a song from the British rock band Coldplay's eighth studio album "Everyday Life".
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Chart PerformanceThe song debuted at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart on November 8, 2019. It also became Coldplay's 14th top ten on US Hot Rock Songs chart and peaked at number 2.
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Release DateIt was released as a single on October 24, 2019.
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Musical StyleThe song is an upbeat track, with a sound reminiscent of Coldplay's earlier, more rock-focused style.
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Song themeThe song’s lyrics are based on the perspective of war-affected people and children. It was written for everyone who isn’t where they want to be and is missing their loved ones.
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Music Video ProductionThe music video was directed by Mat Whitecross, a frequent collaborator with Coldplay.
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Live PerformanceColdplay debuted "Orphans" on Saturday Night Live on November 2, 2019.
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Song PremiereThe song was premiered on BBC Radio 1's Future Sounds with Annie Mac show.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by all the four members of Coldplay - Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion.
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RecognitionNME listed "Orphans" as one of the top 50 songs of 2019.
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Streaming SuccessUpon its release, "Orphans" reached over a million streams within just a week on Spotify.
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RecordingAlthough the band is British, "Orphans" was recorded in Los Angeles, California.
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Unique VoiceThe children's voices that can be heard in the song are actually those of Chris Martin's children, Apple and Moses Martin.
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Dual Single Release"Orphans" was released alongside another single, "Arabesque," from the same album.
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Album ConceptThe song fits into the overall theme of the "Everyday Life" album, presenting a biographical sketch of the band’s life in the past few years.
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