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“Yellow” is a song by English alternative rock band Coldplay. The band wrote the song and co-produced it with British record producer Ken Nelson for their debut album, Parachutes. The song’s lyrics are a reference to band vocalist Chris Martin’s unrequited love, and its musicscape is built on a varied instrumentation.
The song was released in June 2000 as the second single off the album, following “
Shiver”, and the lead single in the United States. The single reached number four in the UK Singles Chart, giving the band their first top-five hit in the United Kingdom.
Helped by heavy rotation and usage in promotions, the song thrust the band into massive popularity. “Yellow” has since been covered by various recording artists worldwide, and remains one of the band’s most popular songs.
While composing the song’s lyrics, however, Chris Martin could not find the right words. He was thinking of a specific word, which he deemed a missing key word in the lyrics, to fit the song’s concept. He looked around the studio and found the telephone directory Yellow Pages, which happened to be situated nearest to him. Chris Martin later titled the song “Yellow” as a reference to the directory. But according to him, “In an alternate universe, this song could be called ‘Playboy.’” The lyrics progressed from there with the band collaborating. The band’s bassist Guy Berryman came up with the opening line “Look at the stars”. That night, having quickly composed the song, the band recorded it.
The song was released in June 2000 as the second single off the album, following “
Shiver”, and the lead single in the United States. The single reached number four in the UK Singles Chart, giving the band their first top-five hit in the United Kingdom.Helped by heavy rotation and usage in promotions, the song thrust the band into massive popularity. “Yellow” has since been covered by various recording artists worldwide, and remains one of the band’s most popular songs.
While composing the song’s lyrics, however, Chris Martin could not find the right words. He was thinking of a specific word, which he deemed a missing key word in the lyrics, to fit the song’s concept. He looked around the studio and found the telephone directory Yellow Pages, which happened to be situated nearest to him. Chris Martin later titled the song “Yellow” as a reference to the directory. But according to him, “In an alternate universe, this song could be called ‘Playboy.’” The lyrics progressed from there with the band collaborating. The band’s bassist Guy Berryman came up with the opening line “Look at the stars”. That night, having quickly composed the song, the band recorded it.
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ikindaloveyoux wrote:
this was my most absolute favorite song for a while, and then I forgot about it. yellow is one of my most favorite colors. <3
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steben123 wrote:
great song....and his voice is soooo beautiful!!!!!
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alf2k wrote:
I forgot how great that album was
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paanii wrote:
einfach klasse. ich liebe es.
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starsurfin wrote:
ya, it's probably their best track!
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xXunspokenemoXx wrote:
beautiful...
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Saphara wrote:
Still my fave song from them
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xx-becca-xx wrote:
aww this is so lovely :) but your skin ohh yeh your skin and bones turn into something beautiful but you know i love you so
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den-essey wrote:
i like this!!! one of my fav colors yellow
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Cheezdude wrote:
Look how they shine for you...
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Gudlucky wrote:
LOVELY ^)))
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digora wrote:
esta cancion es poesia best love song ever
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kaesepizza wrote:
This is soo great. I only miss the video!:))
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jlguo wrote:
It a wonderful song!
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AVFC1969 wrote:
gr8 track
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buscuitboy wrote:
never will forget the good old days
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grape-wine wrote:
one of my every time favourites.. simply wonderful *crying*
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VIKING516 wrote:
Won..Won,,Wonderful~
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velcrobunny wrote:
this is just so beautiful,,,*commits suicide*
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lockenkopfb wrote:
greatful!
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