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Violet Hill

Coldplay - Violet Hill

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“Violet Hill” is the first single from Coldplay’s fourth studio album Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, released 6 May 2008.
Chris Martin described the song as having a “chalky, pastel feeling” which he said reminds him of his childhood. “Imagine a pseudo guitar-like circus music with a pinch of Chicago… It’s something new from us and you will be impressed.” The song is the first anti-war protest song from the band, and borrows its rhythm from the Beatles; Violet Hill is a street near Abbey Road. Martin told Rolling Stone that lyrics about a fox becoming a god and a “carnival of idiots on show” were a commentary on Fox News.

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kasiunia90 wrote:
6 hours ago

the best.

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fiestea wrote:
yesterday morning

good song

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helloyaeh wrote:
yesterday morning

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terryna wrote:
yesterday morning

@crimblecrumble and @l4tency: guys...i think the same about your link between this song and pink floyd...so....i realize that i'm not alone!!! ;)

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implicaZrevo wrote:
Tuesday morning

Thanks Eno, Coldplay REALLY benefited from your help. this is an amazing track.

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XxDJNebulaxX wrote:
Monday evening

Love this song, and I usually don't listen to Coldplay.

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evileyeesmer wrote:
Monday evening

this song is amazing. <3

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intheluminol wrote:
Monday afternoon

definitely an old school rock vibe on this... great song

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chorie_cohen wrote:
Monday morning

I really don't like coldplay, but this song ROCKS!!!

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MakQueen wrote:
Sunday evening

when i first heard it..it reminded me of the old clasical masterpieces of rock i loved it at first..hearing:)...so if U love me wont u let me know:P

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ImGreeN-SoWoOT wrote:
Sunday morning

*♥*

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suchOdd wrote:
Sunday morning

<3

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Cheerleader25 wrote:
Saturday evening

"There was Snow,... white Snow..." Wants me to get some snow again on Christmas ;)

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asiakaczka wrote:
Saturday evening

o ja pierdole i love this song^^

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HrenZnaWo wrote:
Saturday evening

Ohh, I realy like it song...

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Stachigga wrote:
Friday evening

OMG I Love It <3.

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maki_arden wrote:
9 days ago

..0(*_*)0

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skandalism wrote:
10 days ago

One of the best songs, awesome!

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l4tency wrote:
10 days ago

@CrimbleCrumble: the first thing I thought of when I heard this song was the Pink Floyd song "Time", which isn't post-Waters, but it's still funny to seee that there are others that think it sounds like Floyd.

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evil_penguin09 wrote:
10 days ago

Violet Hill = Another reason for me to love Coldplay <3

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