Charlie Brown
Coldplay
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Stole a key Took a car downtown where the lost boys meet Took a car downtown and took what they offered me To set me free I saw the lights go down at the end of the scene I saw the lights go down and standing in front of me In my scarecrow dreams When they smashed my heart into smithereens Be a bright red rose come bursting the concrete Be a cartoon heart Light a fire, a fire, a spark Light a fire, a flame in my heart We'll run riot We'll be glowing in the dark ooh ooh ooh We'll be glowing in the dark ooh ooh ah All the boys, all the girls All that matters in the world All the boys, all the girls All that matters that occurs All the highs, all the lows As the room is spinning, oh We'll run riot We'll be glowing in the dark So we’ll soar Luminous and wired We’ll be glowing in the dark
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Written by: BRIAN PETER GEORGE ENO, GUY BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION, CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN, GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Charlie Brown" by Coldplay is classified under the alternative rock genre.
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Released DateThe song "Charlie Brown" was initially released on December 30, 2011.
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Album InclusionIt is the third single from their fifth studio album, "Mylo Xyloto".
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Chart Success"Charlie Brown" peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and was a top 10 hit on Billboard's alternative and rock songs charts in the United States.
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Recording processColdplay worked with producer Markus Dravs and Brian Eno on the creation of "Charlie Brown".
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Origin of the NameThe song named "Charlie Brown" doesn't have any direct connection to the character from the comic strip Peanuts. According to lead singer Chris Martin, the song was named after Charlie Brown just because it felt it had a hopeful yet slightly melancholic feeling like the character.
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InspirationChris Martin once said that he was inspired to write this feel-good anthem after attending a Bruce Springsteen concert.
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Progress ChangeInteresting to note, that originally "Charlie Brown" was a much different song that was discarded during the recording sessions. But the band took the best bits from it and created a completely new song.
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Music VideoThe lively music video of "Charlie Brown" shows the band playing amongst a crowd of people with lit wristbands known as xylobands. It was directed by Mat Whitecross, a long-time collaborator with Coldplay.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics, with some highlighting it as the album's standout track. It has been complimented for its energetic rhythm and catchy melodies.
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Noted PerformancesColdplay performed "Charlie Brown" at the 2012 Brit Awards, and during their headlining set at the 2016 Glastonbury Festival.
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Festival Anthem"Charlie Brown" is often known as Coldplay's 'festival anthem', due to its high energy, soaring harmonies, and uplifting lyrics, making it a crowd favorite at live performances.
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Remix Version"Charlie Brown" also spawned a remix by renowned producer Dave Audé, which catered to the dance music crowd, further showcasing the song's versatility.
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