UPCOMING ARTISTS

👋 Welcome on our website dedicated to the stories of iconic songs. In the section below you’ll find the explanations related to the song Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall. You can also find other tracks via the search bar. Enjoy your reading!

Discover the story of the song > Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall – Coldplay

Who sang Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall?

Coldplay released the song Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall. Date of release: 2011.

Release date: 2011
Duration: 04:1
The story of the song ' Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall '

Share with your friends

The meaning of the song 'Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall ', based on the lyrics
What is Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall about?
🎶 Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall song analysis
The protagonist sings that he wants to escape the world around him and focus on his favorite song. He refers to the idea of heaven in sight, as well as the song of a rebel under the rubble. In the chorus, he sings that every tear is a waterfall, meaning that with every tear, his sorrow is replaced by joy and hope. The protagonist also sings about how, despite all the pain he is going through, he will remain strong and continue to raise the flag.

Share with your friends

This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.
👉 Listen to ' Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall ' on Spotify

Don't Miss The Mix

music email cmf radio

Receive our exclusive music mix, every Monday.

A selection of the very best tracks from around the globe, played for you by our resident DJs. There’s no better way to start the week!

Coldplay - Short Biography

Coldplay is a British rock band formed in London in 1997, consisting of five members: Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, Will Champion and Phil Harvey. The band members met while studying at University College London (UCL) and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, initially calling themselves Starfish. With over 100 million records sold worldwide and numerous awards, including seven Brit Awards and nine Grammy Awards, Coldplay has established itself as a top band around the globe.
Image credit: Raph_PH – Wikimedia
Story of the song Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall - Coldplay
music email cmf radio

Join The Mix

"Every Teardrop is a Waterfall" is a song by British rock band Coldplay. It was released as the lead single from their fifth studio album Mylo Xyloto on June 3, 2011. An exclusive digital EP version of the single was released, featuring the B-sides "Major Minus" and "Moving to Mars". The track contains elements of the 1976 song "I Go to Rio" written by Peter Allen and Adrienne Anderson. It debuted at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, selling 85,000 copies in its first week before climbing to number 14. On the UK Singles Chart, the song reached #6.

Receive our exclusive music mix, every Monday.

A selection of the very best tracks from around the globe, played for you by our resident DJs. There’s no better way to start the week!

Do you like this song?

Click on a star to rate it!

Average rating 5 / 5. Vote count: 1

No votes so far! Be the first to rate this song.

As you liked this song...

Follow us on social media!

Please login

Not registered yet? SIGN UP NOW

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY