25
Songs of Christmas
Coldplay
Christmas
Lights
This
is the first post of out ‘25 Songs of
Christmas’ List. (It’s a list not a ranking/countdown;
it’s too hard to choose!).
Many
major bands and artists have recorded and released Christmas singles over the
years, with the majority opting for the ‘safe option’ of a classic cover. Coldplay
however were different, and in 2010 released Christmas Lights. With its soft piano keys and subtle string
melodies, its beautiful opening conceals the delights within. An initially husky Chris
Martin tells the tale of lost love, pounding the streets of London “Trying to right a wrong”.
The
chorus features some classic Coldplay moves, taking inspiration from hits such as
Strawberry Swing. The brilliant line
of “Still waiting for the snow to fall/Doesn’t
even feel like Christmas at all” rings true for many (It is only the 1st
of December after all…) yet as the final chorus jutters and stutters into life,
it summons all the festivity you’ll ever need. A truly brilliant, if sadly underrated
Christmas tune. Beautiful.
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