Violet Hill

So. Coldplay has a new single. It just came out this past week (Tues. 4/29) and it completely has blown me A-WAYYY.

Violet Hill by Coldplay.

There are so many things about this song that get me.. The beginning starts by quietly pulling you out into space. The chilling voice of Chris Martin, a few chords being struck on the piano, the immediate marching beat... It completely takes a hold of me and my body from the beginning; I cannot help but close my eyes and move to the beat.. The beat... The beat.. The beat.. it's consistent. So consistent throughout the entirety of the song. The guitar and the drums are heavy and intense. When the march stops and the song is nearly ending...... Martin's voice calms down, the piano is slow; you can hear distinct notes and not just the pounding chords. This quiet ending... this soft, beautiful ending.... It gives me the chills. If I'm listening via headphones and get the whole experience? Yeah, I won't lie--my eyes water up a bit. Not even listening to the words of the song... it's the way Chris Martin sings it... the way the song is so intense and then all of a sudden it floats in space again.. I become overwhelmed with emotion. It's so beautiful! So powerful!

These are the songs I live for!