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An Explanation Of Chris Martin's Song 'Yellow'

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Coldplay formed as a band in 1996 and have been making music every since. Their music is a mix between alternative rock and pop rock. Chris Martin is the lead singer of the band, who also writes their songs. When the band first came out they had a more depressing tone to their music, the lyrics were not as upbeat. I chose coldplay because their songs have always stuck out to me, atleast their earlier years, they leave you questioning the meaning of their songs and in the end you're left with your own perspective of what you think they mean. Yellow by coldplay is a song about love and devotion. It portrays a loving and caring tone throughout the whole song. The title of the song “yellow” is repeated throughout the song numerous of times it also holds a symbolic meaning, yellow represents a state of mind, a feeling of joy and happiness. The writer also uses imagery “ for you i'd bleed myself dry” this line shows his devotion, that he would die for his love. There is repetition used throughout the song, “ look how they shine for you” he’s describing how the stars always shine for his love. …show more content…

This song speaks to you in first person wich gives you a better understanding of the relationship between the person speaking and the person he’s talking about. The theme of the song revolves around never giving up on a loved one, reassuring them of hope. The rhyming scheme used throughout the song was mostly AAAB or AAB. When the tears come streaming down your face - A 'Cause you lose something you can't replace -

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