Yes
Coldplay * Track #6 On Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends
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Album Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends
Yes by Coldplay
Release Date
Performed by
ColdplayProduced by
Markus Dravs & Brian EnoWrited by
Guy Berryman & Will Champion & Jonny Buckland & Chris MartinAbout
“Yes” is the sixth track from Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, the fourth studio album by British rock band Coldplay. It was written by all four band members and features the hidden track “Chinese Sleep Chant” at the end.
Yes Lyrics
[Verse 1]
When it started, we had high hopes
Now my back's on the line, my back's on the ropes
When it started, we were alright
But night makes a fool of us in the daylight
[Verse 2]
There we were dyin' of frustration
Sayin', "Lord, lead me not into temptation"
But it's not easy when she turns you on
Sin, stay gone
[Chorus 1]
If you'd only, if you'd only say yes
Whether you will's anybody's guess
God only, God knows I'm tryin' my best
But I'm just so tired of this loneliness
[Interlude]
(Hey!)
[Verse 3]
So up they picked me by the big toe
I was held from the rooftop, then they let go
Dizzily screamin', "Let the windows down!"
As I crumble to the ground
[Chorus 2]
If you'd only, if you'd only say yes
Whether you will's anybody's guess
God only, God knows she won't let me rest
But I'm just so tired of this loneliness
I've become so tired of this loneliness
Yes Q&A
Who wrote Yes's ?
Yes was written by Guy Berryman & Will Champion & Jonny Buckland & Chris Martin.
Who produced Yes's ?
Yes was produced by Markus Dravs & Brian Eno.
What did Coldplay say about "Yes"?
Martin: Everyone was complaining to us about people not buying albums, so we thought maybe the reason people don’t want to buy music is because there’s not enough value for money. So we tried to add a bit of value [with the hidden track, “Chinese Sleep Chant”]. It’s as simple as that. It comes from...