Abstract
This paper first explains that the British rock band Coldplay has been entertaining fans worldwide since 2000 with a consistent roster of rock anthems, all of which are atmospheric in tone and socially conscious in lyrical scope. Next, the author describes the members of the band, the band's production quality and their path to success through their recordings and concerts. The paper analyzes some of their songs such as "Viva la Vida" and "42".

From the Paper
"The song "Viva la Vida" is uplifting, as was the entire performance. Lyrics about church bells ringing and choirs singing accompany violin strings. The strings impart a choral effect, and so do the guitar sounds emanating from Buckland's impressive wall of amps. The overall effect of the peak moments in each Coldplay song is like a religious experience. Most if not all of their songs contain peaks and valleys: slow, languid beats that suddenly rise up and awaken the senses. Earthy drumming gives way to ethereal angelic tones."

Tags:instrumentation lyrics mood, energy level, chris martin

Abstract
The paper relates that "Viva la Vida" by Colplay is a song about the facade of heroism in light of today's political arena and the tyranny of force. The paper explains that this song is an anthem of hope that has outsmarted itself, dissolutely realizing that all utopian visions implode and that governments will lie to their people. The paper describes how the song's lyrics, orchestration and Brian Eno's production weave a brilliant evocation, deliberately not fulfilling a saleable sense of self-empowerment. The paper argues that this is a unique and thoughtful retooling of the beloved rock anthem format, which has produced some of the finest (and most frequently shouted) pop songs ever written.

From the Paper
""Viva la Vida" by Colplay is a song about the facade of heroism in light of today's political arena and the tyranny of force. This song is an anthem of hope that has outsmarted itself, dissolutely realizing that all utopian visions implode and that governments will lie to their people. The song's lyrics, orchestration and Brian Eno's production weave a brilliant evocation, deliberately not fulfilling a saleable sense of self-empowerment. This is a unique and thoughtful retooling of the beloved rock anthem format, which has produced some of the finest (and most frequently shouted) pop songs ever written. For the purposes of this essay, let us regard `pop' as a catch-all for the..."

Tags:coldplay, viva la vida, music

Abstract
This paper discusses the concern over the effect music lyrics have on youth, due to the explicit messages which are prevalent in many songs of today's popular music. The paper examines the escalation of the problem following the emergence of music videos. This issue is analyzed through examples of three song lyrics taken from three prominent artists of today - the band, Coldplay, the rapper Eminem, and John Mayer.

From the Paper
"These lyrics in the Coldplay song are a thought-provoking one; it expresses the sentiments of the singer about the life that we lead in this world. "We live in a beautiful world" resounds the positive outlook the singer has to his world, however, the second line saying, " we're sinking like stones" shows how his positive outlook is clouded over by the negative fact that despite the wonderful world that we live in, the singer sees a negative aspect to it, that whatever we do to make our world a better place to live in, we are inevitably immersed in life's hardships and sufferings, just like the hopeless sinking of the stones the song describes. The last three lines of the song reiterate the fact that whatever positive things we have done in this world, we are again inevitably put in a situation wherein the worst possible things can still happen to us. "Don't Panic" illustrates the negative aspect of life as seen through the Coldplay band, and this message is extended to the listeners, the youth, who are easily influenced by the song's message because of the band's credibility and charisma as entertainers and performers."

Tags:songs, lyrics, coldplay, eminem, john, mayer, rap, band, artists