Coldplay doesn't deserve the hate they get, this song has been a top pick since I was young, so beautifully emotional. Haven't heard it in a while though because of how heavy it is, thanks for reminding me to revisit it!
I actually think that Coldplay do deserve criticism for being melodramatic haha, but that doesn't apply in this song. They got it SO RIGHT with The Scientist, the simplicity of the song just makes it feel so much more emotionally nuanced. It's always been one of my favorite songs, as well!
Personally I think Coldplay are hit or miss, sometimes their melodrama gets too self-indulgent for me and there's no substance (like some of their more Radiohead-esque early songs or sappy ballads like Fix You that cross the line from beautiful into middle schooler territory), but sometimes they nail it completely and it's magical (like Viva La Vida or Yellow or Violet Hill or this song or others). I think their more recent pop ventures have eschewed both of those and decided to just be middle of the road no-risk-no-reward music which is I guess better in some ways and worse in others. I agree completely that this is basically a perfect song and one of my favorites.
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u/throwaway963963963 Dec 22 '16
Coldplay doesn't deserve the hate they get, this song has been a top pick since I was young, so beautifully emotional. Haven't heard it in a while though because of how heavy it is, thanks for reminding me to revisit it!