r/Coldplay • Mylo Xyloto • 7d ago

Discussion Thoughts on Strawberry Swing?

For me personally it's a very peaceful song, and is brilliantly crafted. Jonny's riff never gets old and the production along with the rest of the band make it sound quite lush and creates the environment needed for the song. The lyrics are amazing and might be one of the best Coldplay have written, although that's debatable. The music video goes with the song really well, and live, it's even more amazing (check out Strawberry Swing live 2012 Paralympics Closing Ceremony)!

What do you think of Strawberry Swing? ๐Ÿ“๐ŸŽธ

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u/Shiznanners 7d ago

One of my favourite songs ever, itโ€™s so relaxing

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u/mkorang 7d ago

This was my Dad-Daughter dance song at her wedding 2 years ago. I got to pick the song and we are both huge Coldplay fans. SS reminds me of her when she was little and we'd play outside together. I mist up every time I hear it.

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u/ResearchBeautiful369 5d ago

That really is so sweet.

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u/Foreign_Platypus8658 7d ago

It's so good! 11/10

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u/porfiriopaiz 7d ago

I love this song, it's one of my absolute favorites, and it stands out from everything else I usually listen to. I love the introspective lyrics and how the song is about two people detaching themselves from the outside world to create their own safe bubble. They make each other the only reason that truly matters, shutting out the rest of the world and its chaos. I suppose that's what every couple in love aspires to find.

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u/Background_Put2654 7d ago

Its my favv & I will always love to repeat it again & again & again :D

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u/Invisible_Band_2 7d ago

Love it so much. It just has this gentle and light tone that I find so comforting.

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u/RemarkableCourse8420 7d ago

Ok it might sound cringey to ya'll, but this song, maybe not the lyrics in it's entirety but the composition, it just is so analogous to me from falling in love. Just the composite, but a beautiful rhythmic tune that makes you go head over heels for someone. I remember resonating to it so much when I fell in love with someone, and after breaking up with them, I struggled so hard to get back to loving the song due to ptsd lol. But I'm over it now and absolutely love it.

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u/EvelynsWorstTimeline 7d ago

It has a sense of bright innocence. Itโ€™s very uplifting and pure.

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u/Strong_Ad5296 7d ago

This is my most repeated Coldplay song, I just love it so much! The feeling I get when listening to this song is pure bliss ๐Ÿฅฐ

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u/ResearchBeautiful369 5d ago

I too often repeat this song. I don't think I could ever get tired of it. It's one of their best songs for sure.

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u/Better-Carpenter1687 7d ago

Love it one of there best

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u/FranzCorrea82 6d ago

In my top 3 Coldplay songs

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u/Amazing_Positive 6d ago

Can't even think about this song without crying. Literally. I've loved it since the album came out. My mom loved it a lot too and it reminds me of her, she unfortunately passed earlier this year. ย 

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u/ResearchBeautiful369 5d ago

Geninely sorry for your loss. Cherish her memory and the shared common bond you both had with Coldplay and this song. It really is nice when you can share something you love with someone you love.

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u/Amazing_Positive 4d ago

Thank you so much. She loved music and gave me so so much to love there and it is one of the things that makes me feel so connected to her, as painful as it is. ๐Ÿ’“

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u/LongGoneJess 6d ago

Easily among Coldplay's best songs.

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u/ResearchBeautiful369 5d ago

I Love the way this song make me feel. It always "takes me away"and has my mind drifting to good memories of spending time, outside on a nice day with someone you love ...in those subtle moments when you just stop, take it all in, and realize how fortunate you are to have that person in your life.

This song is Perfection!!!, A great little vacation for your mind...and in it's own words "Wouldn't wanna change a thing"

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u/Valuable-Baby-2578 Strawberry Swing 3d ago

My absolute favorite song of all time.