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Paradise
Coldplay
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- Album
- Mylo Xyloto
- Released
- 2011
- Genres
- Length
- 4:39
- Tempo
- 140 BPM
- Label
- Parlophone UK
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About this song
"Paradise" is the third track and second single from Coldplay's album Mylo Xyloto. It is built on jittery synths, orchestral hooks, thunderous drumming, and falsetto vocals by frontman Chris Martin.
What it's about
The song is about escaping the real world through dreams and paradise. In the context of the album's concept, it follows the rebel leader Fly, for whom escape is just a short sleep away, and her growing awareness that the government in Silencia is corrupt.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 12 other songs, like “PARADISE (MIT DIR) by Liaze”.
- Covered 10 times, including “Paradise by Willyrex”.
- Written by Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, Brian Eno and Chris Martin.
- Produced by Markus Dravs, Daniel Green and Rik Simpson.
- Recorded at The Bakery and The Beehive.