What if coldplay song meanings

I completly agree with that. On the other hand, I am a little sad listning to this song Memory I have an anxiety issue that I call the 'what ifs'. Like, if I'm waiting for someone or something and they're taking longer than usual, I get worried that something terrible or outrageous happened to them.

This is just how I can relate to this song. TheSkinnyElephant on August 30, Link. At the end of the day, how can you know you'll fail if you don't even try??

The next verse, which talks about how even a small step can radically change the outcome but that's the risk you must take, complements the above. Hectorcy on October 29, Link. General Comment What if means to me, What if you done something that you could never fix and much like "flying fuck" from page 1 said, the love is still there but nothing can fix that wrong.

To go as far as to say that those twoemotionally charged things can not put this wrong that was done right is saying that it truly is a lost cause, and even though the love is still there, it may be time to take a breath and jump over the side because truthfully when two people love each other and no common ground can be found it is time to jump over the side because like Chris Martin said if you dont you will never know because you never try.

When you can no longer be together with a person DESPITE how much you love them it tends to make you afraid to leave because a love so strong that it makes you afraid to leave even in the face of pain has to be a major and maybe even dare i say, a once in a lifetime thing. But on teh flipside of that is a failed relationship which still has love that strong is a horrible contradiction to live because the emotional side of you longs for that connection but the mental side of you wants to rescue you from teh pain of the realationship that has failed so you have to take a breath and jump over the side just to save yourselves Rakim on October 11, Link.

My Interpretation I believe this song is about a man who is singing to a girl who is scared of falling for him possibly due to past experiences in relationships. She is terrified of taking a risk but the guy tries to reason with her: "Every step that you take, could be your biggest mistake It could bend or it could break, but that's the risk that you take" "Oooh that's right, Let's take a breath and put it aside" He is telling the girl to put her past relationship which caused so much hurt aside.

This is a brilliant song I only found recently. What have I been missing? MirlyMe on November 12, Link. My Interpretation I've always loved this song and I love the fact that I can return to it years after first hearing it and it can still be so meaningful to me in a completely different way. I'll offer my interpretation as it applies to me, but I encourage you to find it's own meaning for you. I hope my interpretation resonates with your own as well: The song tome is about a past love.

Someone you were never able to express your feelings to, a close friend you fell in love with. Someone you've never let go of, but have maybe moved on from in your life.

Nothing wrong and nothing right your relationship was neutral. What if I got it wrong? What if I shouldn't have moved on because I thought it was the best thing to do? And now there's nothing I can do to get you back no poem or song, could put right what I got wrong. The song offers hope. Put your doubts aside, your fears, your regrets. Take a breath and leave them be.

You can't know until you try. And if you have the opportunity, then take it. But the doubt returns in the end of the song. What if? That's the question. What if you take that chance and you fail. And the person doesn't want you in their life? What if, by trying to right the wrongs, you shatter even the friendship you have or once had - effectively tarnishing the memories you hold onto.

Then the last words ring once again. I've decided to take the chance. Tags: Chris Martin Coldplay. I am the founder and lead author and editor of Justrandomthings music community. April 19, August 18, July 19, Thank you for your wonderful analysis of this beautiful song. Chris Martin has composed something which not only resonates with so many people but which will also be valued for many years to come.

This song has made me cry many times!! I lost my elder brother. Everytime I sing or okay this song. I end up in tears. Your email address will not be published. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

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