The final track of A Rush of Blood to the Head showcases the redemptive power of love. It was written while the band were in Amsterdam, hence the title.
It is NOT, as many have speculated, about an attempted suicide on Martin’s part.
[Verse 1]
Come on, oh, my star is fadin'
And I swerve out of control
And if I, oh, if I'd only waited
I'd not be stuck here in this hole
[Verse 2]
Come here, oh, my star is fadin'
And I swerve out of control
And I swear I waited and waited
I've got to get out of this hole
[Chorus]
But time is on your side
It's on your side now
Not pushin' you down and all around
It's no cause for concern
[Verse 3]
Come on, oh, my star is fadin'
And I see no chance of release
And I know I'm dead on the surface
But I am screamin' underneath
[Chorus]
And time is on your side
It's on your side now
Not pushin' you down and all around, oh
It's no cause for concern
[Outro]
Stuck on the end of this ball and chain
And I'm on my way back down again
Stood on a bridge, tied to a noose
Sick to the stomach
You can say what you mean, but it won't change a thing
I'm sick of the secrets
Stood on the edge, tied to the noose
And you came along and you cut me loose
You came along and you cut me loose
You came along and you cut me loose
Amsterdam was written by Chris Martin & Will Champion & Jonny Buckland & Guy Berryman.
Amsterdam was produced by Guy Berryman & Jonny Buckland & Will Champion & Chris Martin & Ken Nelson & Mark Phythian.