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Coldplay — Warning Sign
Album: A Rush Of Blood To The Head
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Released: 2002
Length: 5:24
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A warning sign, I missed the good part then I realized
I started looking and the bubble burst
I started looking for excuses
Come on in, I've got to tell you what a state I'm in
I've got to tell you in my loudest tones
That I started looking for a warning sign

When the truth is I miss you
Yeah, the truth is that I miss you so

A warning sign, you came back to haunt me and I realized
That you were an island and I passed you by
When you were an island to discover
Come on in, I've got to tell you what a state I'm in
I've got to tell you in my loudest tones
That I started looking for a warning sign

When the truth is I miss you
Yeah, the truth is that I miss you so
And I'm tired, I should not have let you go

So I crawl back into your open arms
Yes I crawl back into your open arms
And I crawl back into your open arms
Yes I crawl back into your open arms
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The first album was terrific and this one even better. But then the marketing guys and accountants got involved.  A few singles here and there emerged but that was about it.  Although I will say their live shows are excellent.
Posted 5 months ago by dickmahoon    [ Reply ]
Coldplay is easy to pick on but songs like these are definite 7s and 8s.
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 marysclark wrote:

I reckon if he really misses Gwyneth he just can buy one of her candles.




Hahaha! Brilliant!
Posted 1 year ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 marysclark wrote:

I reckon if he really misses Gwyneth he just can buy one of her candles.




ROTFLMAO
Posted 1 year ago by yesnojoe    [ Reply ]
 CCSandman wrote:

Their first 2 albums really are top notch - their next batch of albums had highlights, but many meh/formulaic songs scattered, and their last lot of albums haven't given me any reason to invest time in re-listening after giving them a go.... Their drop is such a shame, but yeah, thanks for the good-to-great output guys - both albums are still on rotation nowadays 👍




Agree. Same goes to REM, U2 etc. etc. No more innovations.
Posted 2 years ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
Their first 2 albums really are top notch - their next batch of albums had highlights, but many meh/formulaic songs scattered, and their last lot of albums haven't given me any reason to invest time in re-listening after giving them a go.... Their drop is such a shame, but yeah, thanks for the good-to-great output guys - both albums are still on rotation nowadays 👍
Posted 2 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
yes sir I like it.  Lovely melody 
Posted 2 years ago by murr69st335    [ Reply ]
This is a beautiful song that really holds up well a couple of decades after it was released.
Posted 3 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 Grayson wrote:

They're that houseguest who can't read the room and overstays the welcome.


By about six months, in relative terms.
Posted 3 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
 corbu wrote:

17 years ago I lost my wife and this song still brings tears to my eyes.  
I miss you.  and I'm tired.



I jumped on here to write something blatantly disrespectful of the band when I saw your post and it caused me to pause and reflect. I love my wife dearly and if she were gone, well . . . I'm not sure I how I would go on.  

Music makes such a strong connection in the mind, heart, and soul. If this song brings you peace, then peace to you my brother. 

Respect. 
Posted 3 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
I reckon if he really misses Gwyneth he just can buy one of her candles.
Posted 3 years ago by marysclark    [ Reply ]
 corbu wrote:
17 years ago I lost my wife and this song still brings tears to my eyes.  
I miss you.  and I'm tired.
 

Hang in there, Corbu.
Posted 3 years ago by captbradders    [ Reply ]
Arguing over Coldplay is like Pelosi and McConnell trying to do a second stimulus bill: Nothing ever moves the meter. Bottom line is you can't get away from them. Here or commercial radio or in elevators and dentists' offices. They're that houseguest who can't read the room and overstays the welcome. Coldplay too. 
Posted 3 years ago by Grayson    [ Reply ]
 corbu wrote:
17 years ago I lost my wife and this song still brings tears to my eyes.  
I miss you.  and I'm tired.
 

While the comments section here is the place to comment on what you think of a song, good or bad... remember comments like this when you go to pen something about how embarrassing or shitty you think a song is.

So much less annoying to all of those who like each song (and if Bill plays it, you know many/most will like it) if you can be constructive with what you don't like. Or better yet, like your momma hopefully told you, "if you can't say something nice..."
Posted 3 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
A song doesn't have to be technically or historically significant to be great. "The truth is" this one right here is a great song because of its simplicity and accessibility; and at the same time evoques feelings and times many can relate to.

A 9 in my book.
Posted 4 years ago by Mpayan    [ Reply ]
 corbu wrote:
17 years ago I lost my wife and this song still brings tears to my eyes.  
I miss you.  and I'm tired.
 
Sorry for your loss.  Hang in there and push forward, it's all we can do.
Posted 4 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
This doesn't suck nearly as much as I thought it would.
Posted 4 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
 Sjaaks wrote:
Hearing a song like this makes me realize how much Coldplay has changed over the last years. This was magical to me in 2002, but with Viva La Vida and their latest album (don't even know the title) it's a very long way from magical.

Too bad......

This one however: 9
 

Exactly!
Posted 4 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
17 years ago I lost my wife and this song still brings tears to my eyes.  
I miss you.  and I'm tired.
Posted 4 years ago by corbu    [ Reply ]
Wow, I forgot what a great song this was and still is. Just beautiful. Bumping to a 9 today
Posted 4 years ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
rate 10 
Posted 4 years ago by sonymagellan    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
Yes, I know it's fashionable to hate Coldplay, but this is a great ballad.
 

I'm not a big fan of the band but "hate" is somewhat extreme - one wastes a lot of energy when they go around "hating" things.  These guys had some good songs; this one's pretty cool.
Posted 4 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Gawd, isn't this bad?
Posted 4 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
Ah, coldplay from back when coldplay was coldplay, spirits were brave, the stakes were high, men were real men, women were real women and small furry creatures from Alpha Centauri were real small furry creatures from Alpha Centauri.
Posted 5 years ago by amb599    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
Yes, I know it's fashionable to hate Coldplay, but this is a great ballad.
 
I like this song very much.  Hah!  There's another one out here.
Posted 5 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
Yes, I know it's fashionable to hate Coldplay, but this is a great ballad.
 
Not to mention beautifully rendered.
Posted 5 years ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
Yes, I know it's fashionable to hate Coldplay, but this is a great ballad.

 
My buddy put this on his annual compilation disc he burns for 2002.  He sends one out to everyone at the end of each year. 

It's OK, but I still prefer "The Scientist".

(ducks under desk for expected flying debris)
Posted 6 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
Yes, I know it's fashionable to hate Coldplay, but this is a great ballad.
Posted 7 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
I think this CD should be banned.
 
Yes, all hail to censorship, right? Like in the old days, when one was hung from a tree for saying his/her opinion!

YOU do not like it, so one else should like it or listen to it , right!

Cos YOU say whats worth listening to and what not! And who made you God?

Geez, sometimes when I read the postings here I wonder if I am really living 2016, and not 1616!

{#Iamwithstupid} 
Posted 8 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
I think this CD should be banned.
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 Spiderwoman wrote:
Coldplay's popular right? Like, mainstream? Yuck.

 
At that time, coldplay was not so popular. I liked them then and now.
Posted 10 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Great song live, and in the studio, nice melody. Passionate and heartfelt lyrics, and music to back it up.
Posted 10 years ago by einsteinstoe    [ Reply ]
IMO this is from one of the top 10 albums of all-time; like 'Wish Were Here'; 'Joshua Tree'; 5 Beatle albums, etc.
Posted 10 years ago by pinem    [ Reply ]
Like this one. Deserves more credits than a 7.2.
Posted 10 years ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
Coldplay's popular right? Like, mainstream? Yuck.
Posted 11 years ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
Horrid vocals, as usual.  Leave the falsetto alone.
Posted 11 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]

Posted 11 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
Equally laughable!
 

Mr. Positive!
Posted 11 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
Equally laughable!
Posted 11 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
10 years ago I lost someone close.  this song has since been able to reduce me to tears.  the simple line " I just miss you".
Posted 11 years ago by corbu    [ Reply ]
N i c e
Posted 11 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
What 'Sjaaks' and 'mineralBOB' said earlier.
Posted 12 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
"old-school" Coldplay {#Good-vibes}
Posted 12 years ago by milipili    [ Reply ]
 Sjaaks wrote:
Hearing a song like this makes me realize how much Coldplay has changed over the last years. This was magical to me in 2002, but with Viva La Vida and their latest album (don't even know the title) it's a very long way from magical.

Too bad......

This one however: 9
 
Exactly what I feel.
Too bad......
Posted 12 years ago by mineralBOB    [ Reply ]
My favorite song from Coldplay.
Posted 12 years ago by reindeer    [ Reply ]
Hearing a song like this makes me realize how much Coldplay has changed over the last years. This was magical to me in 2002, but with Viva La Vida and their latest album (don't even know the title) it's a very long way from magical.

Too bad......

This one however: 9
Posted 12 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
Great song, love it :) 
 
Posted 12 years ago by sarahg70    [ Reply ]
Going through a volatile time - this came at the perfect moment. I think I can sleep now. And the Jennys... Thanks, Bill - I think I'll see tomorrow now.
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Sweet, dreamy, and enchanting.
Posted 13 years ago by jberko    [ Reply ]
Exhibit A for the Coldplay bashers.  I'm OK with Coldplay, but I can surely see where Martin's late falsetto on this cut does not work for everybody... 

Posted 13 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
Always welcome your Coldplay selections—especially since it has become so fashionable to disregard anything they do.  Thanks for keeping so much good stuff in front of us, Bill, even when we are not supposed to want to hear it.  
Posted 13 years ago by dsd    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
I love this. Used to listen to it while I was sitting outside on the top step of my upper-floor apartment in the country, watching the sunrise over the Ruby Mountains. Still perfect, even though I'm in a different situation.  Perfect.  Still. {#Sunny}
 

Elko?
Posted 13 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
meh & yeh = vandal wrote:  don't ask me what it means though
meh
 

Posted 13 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
meh
Posted 13 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Attention ladies: I love Coldplay.
Posted 13 years ago by badgerv    [ Reply ]

In a recent Newsweek article, Coldplay front man Chris Martin explained his inferiority complex to label mates Radiohead. "We're like an eager dog just yapping around their heels, and they're trying to kick us away," he joked. "It's like unrequited love. I'm in love with a lot of things. Some of those things love me back. And some of them don't — and one of them is Radiohead."


Posted 14 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
Not a huge Coldplay fan, but this song is beautifully written.
Posted 14 years ago by htowncoog    [ Reply ]
I love this. Used to listen to it while I was sitting outside on the top step of my upper-floor apartment in the country, watching the sunrise over the Ruby Mountains. Still perfect, even though I'm in a different situation.  Perfect.  Still. {#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 zaknafein wrote:
This disc has thus far proven to be their high point.

They probably won't ever top this album, but that shouldn't detract from it.
 
Dear sweet garlicky Iaweh, if this is their high point, then how does it get worse?

 
Posted 14 years ago by catnip    [ Reply ]
 lattalo wrote:
I could go the rest of my life never hearing Cold Play again and I would be missing nothing!
 

...smiling agreement!
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 scraig wrote:
i must have under appreciated the power of this song. either that or i'm manstrating.{#Cry}
 

You are what...?

Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Yes, I know, people say it's "wimpy". I say it's a great ballad.

Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
This disc has thus far proven to be their high point.

They probably won't ever top this album, but that shouldn't detract from it.
Posted 14 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
i must have under appreciated the power of this song. either that or i'm manstrating.{#Cry}
Posted 14 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
What a great disc!
Posted 14 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]

Getting duller all the time


Posted 14 years ago by rp1125    [ Reply ]
 lattalo wrote:
I could go the rest of my life never hearing Cold Play again and I would be missing nothing!
 
Hear hear!!!!
Posted 14 years ago by jools    [ Reply ]
Yuk - thought I heard Coldpalys horrible caterwauling....
Posted 14 years ago by jools    [ Reply ]
For whinings, I'd rather Yorke's {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 14 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
 OCDHG wrote:
One of their best.  Their first two albums, and probably this one especially, were just excellent.
The stuff they are doing now— sorta lame and soulless. 
THIS, though, is great.  At least a 7.  I give it a 9.
  I agree — good description of their recent stuff IMHO.


Posted 14 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
This goes back to when I still liked Coldplay.

But now I just can't seem to care for them.


Posted 14 years ago by flatpicker    [ Reply ]
I could go the rest of my life never hearing Cold Play again and I would be missing nothing!
Posted 14 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
 Rick_V wrote:
This is the only Coldplay song that's any good.
 
Hardly......

Posted 14 years ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
This is the only Coldplay song that's any good.
Posted 15 years ago by Rick_V    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:
This is one of the few Coldplay songs that will stand the test of time! Coldplay sucks, but not this song!{#Clap}
 
Agree with you about the song, not so much about the band.  I think that the number of good tunes these guys have made exempts them from the suckage category.

Posted 15 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
I'm heavily burned out on Coldplay due to over-airplay from commercial radio. But the fact is, they are an outstanding band. Once known as "Radiohead Lite", they have since commanded their own success and to that I feel they have earned.

Posted 15 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
This is one of the few Coldplay songs that will stand the test of time! Coldplay sucks, but not this song!{#Clap}
Posted 15 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
9!  Great Disc!
Posted 15 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz boycott coldplay
Posted 15 years ago by AdyMiles    [ Reply ]
I admit i'm falling victim to the Coldplay hysteria....I was enjoying this song, until I realized it was CP...must re-create my own opinions!! {#Frustrated}
Posted 15 years ago by redstorm    [ Reply ]
Definitely not a good song to hear when you're suffering through a horrible breakup with a serious girlfriend. {#Cry}
Posted 15 years ago by swinghamer    [ Reply ]
Chris Martin's voice is a warning sign for me to mute my speakers for a few minutes...{#Mrgreen}
Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
I'm not a huge Coldplay fan, but this is pretty nice, for them. :)
Posted 15 years ago by canadave    [ Reply ]
...and this is also true:

 horstman wrote:

This is a good song by a pretty good band that has been picked on maybe a little too much.
 


Posted 15 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
Bump. I don't hate Coldplay, and I quite like this song, but I think this comment is perfect.


 jedley wrote:
Coldplay has spent, what, 8 years? trying to write a song as good as any of the slow ones on The Bends (Fake Plastic Trees, High and Dry, Street Spirit), and so far they've failed miserably.
 


Posted 15 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
Striking a bit of a chord with me today. Maybe a little too much.
Posted 15 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
I accidentally made out with a married woman at a party to this song. I should have seen the warning sign *gasping from her friends*... oops.....{#Headache}
Posted 15 years ago by shawshank    [ Reply ]
I always agree with mister Bobcat! {#Angel}
Posted 15 years ago by neegij    [ Reply ]
{#Cry} it's a nice song, when you miss someone

Posted 15 years ago by bobcat1963    [ Reply ]

The truth is.........this is a gorgeous song.


Posted 15 years ago by araja    [ Reply ]
OCDHG wrote:

One of their best. Their first two albums, and probably this one especially, were just excellent.

The stuff they are doing now— sorta lame and soulless.
THIS, though, is great. At least a 7. I give it a 9.




I find myself listening to Parachutes a lot lately. It's interesting to compare it to Viva la Vida. Parachutes has some gorgeous songs. "Sparks" melts me every time. But I guess that's for another message board.


Posted 16 years ago by Tana    [ Reply ]
 jedley wrote:
Coldplay has spent, what, 8 years? trying to write a song as good as any of the slow ones on The Bends (Fake Plastic Trees, High and Dry, Street Spirit), and so far they've failed miserably.

 
{#Yes}  Dead on!

Posted 16 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
Saw them in DC last Sunday. They were fantastic.
Posted 16 years ago by MidLyfe    [ Reply ]
One of their best.  Their first two albums, and probably this one especially, were just excellent.

The stuff they are doing now— sorta lame and soulless. 
THIS, though, is great.  At least a 7.  I give it a 9.

Posted 16 years ago by DownHomeGirl    [ Reply ]
sounds like a VERVE remake.
Posted 16 years ago by Glockman45    [ Reply ]
I usually don't like Coldplay, but this song is really good!
Posted 16 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
cutterjudd wrote:
I have been reading some negative opinions about Coldplay. And thats OK, I can be negative in a circuit of positive I guess thats why we attract...LOL. But I am new to Coldplay and I really enjoy their music....IMHO
Don't worry, plenty of us love/like Coldplay. I think they're one of the best, and Rush of Blood one of the top CD's of the past few years.
Posted 16 years ago by andrewimft    [ Reply ]
out_to_lunch wrote:
damn this song and its incredible personal relevance to my situation. dammit.
Funny how that happens sometimes. I wonder if all of the Coldplay haters are just in denial, struggling mightily against the tide of their own emotional tsunami...?
Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
damn this song and its incredible personal relevance to my situation. dammit.
Posted 16 years ago by out_to_lunch    [ Reply ]
I have been reading some negative opinions about Coldplay. And thats OK, I can be negative in a circuit of positive I guess thats why we attract...LOL. But I am new to Coldplay and I really enjoy their music....IMHO
Posted 16 years ago by cutterjudd    [ Reply ]
ya but he sounds real good..Papernapkin wrote:
He's right, he does sound tired.
Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
He's right, he does sound tired.
Posted 16 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
That's Terrible!
Posted 16 years ago by pvcnote    [ Reply ]
I can tell, Bill's in the mood today
Posted 16 years ago by ulibcn    [ Reply ]
The truth is, that I miss you so...
Posted 16 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
This is one of those songs where, when I'm in a level-headed mood I can kinda scoff it off, but if I'm feeling emotional (like today) it has an affect on me and it's kind of hard to take. Damn emotions!
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
healyf52 wrote:
Gwenyth Paltrow makes a nice consolation prize.
Isn't coming in second just a bitch?
Posted 16 years ago by Wisecrowe    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
I never apologized to anyone for liking or disliking any artist. If you agree with me, that's great. If you don't, I certainly won't lose sleep over it. This is my opinion. This is a good song by a pretty good band that has been picked on maybe a little too much.
Well put.
Posted 16 years ago by spunkyboy62    [ Reply ]
Gwenyth Paltrow makes a nice consolation prize.
Posted 16 years ago by healyf52    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by Wisecrowe    [ Reply ]
tompoll wrote:
This song helped me to get perspective on a dysfunctional relationship (i.e. get my head out of my ass) and move on. It was okay for me to miss the person I knew that wasn't around anymore.
That's really nice to hear. Isn't it beautiful when songs can touch us in that way?
Posted 16 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
ziggytrix wrote:
Formulaic song by a pop machine that couldn't care how much it were picked upon as long as album and ticket sales were still spectacular.
way too cynical
Posted 16 years ago by swinghamer    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
This is a good song by a pretty good band that has been picked on maybe a little too much.
Formulaic song by a pop machine that couldn't care how much it were picked upon as long as album and ticket sales were still spectacular.
Posted 16 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
ellenaut wrote:
If you're ever missing the people you've loved, this has got to reach you...
Well put ... and I agree. You have to find something of value in that peculiar melancholy that the missing of someone invokes.
Posted 16 years ago by secretsauce    [ Reply ]
I agree with alot of the previous comments,but I like this! Isn't that what counts in a song?
Posted 16 years ago by Flashdog    [ Reply ]
Thank you. So, personal.
Posted 16 years ago by tiare    [ Reply ]
I like just about all of their stuff..
Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
This song helped me to get perspective on a dysfunctional relationship (i.e. get my head out of my ass) and move on. It was okay for me to miss the person I knew that wasn't around anymore.
Posted 16 years ago by tompoll    [ Reply ]
I can imagine all the screaming kids waving their cellphones and cigarette lighters back and forth during the chorus
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]