X&Y is the third studio album by British alternative rock band Coldplay, released 6 June 2005 in the United Kingdom via the record label Parlophone. The album, which features influences of electronic music, was produced by the band and British record producer Danton Supple. Development of the album was often troubled; the album's original producer, British record producer Ken Nelson, was supposed to produce much of the album, however, many songs written during their sessions were ditched due to the band's dissatisfaction. The album's cover art is a combination of colours and blocks, which is a representation of the Baudot code.
The album contains twelve tracks and an additional hidden track, "Til Kingdom Come". It is omitted from the track listing on the album sleeve, but listed as "+" on the disc label and inside the album booklet. It was originally planned for American singer-songwriter Johnny Cash to record it with lead singer Chris Martin, but Cash died before he was able to do so. The song "Talk" appeared on the main track listing, although it was thought to have been downgraded to a B-side for the album's subsequent single releases, after it leaked online in early 2005.
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by Conflict
A Message To Who
by: ConflictA few words spoken quietly mean so much when said just right
Those words can also break a heart when two begin to fight
A love so strong is now nothing; his life begins to fall apart
She loves him so dearly but her mind is demanding a new start
He tries to be understanding about the life she is now requiring
She wants her independence, wants herself to be deciding
For her future that in reflection can't be a glossy picture
The family ties, emotions rise, he ends his love resistance
Hopelessly he strives on, making advances to the world
Trying hard to forget what once stood as one, and what shall remain untold
He drifts away, life's in a daze, the mental pain he can't erase
She meant so very much to him, his life, his world, his everything
He questions what remains in life, whether or not it's worth living
It seems she was always taking and he was forever giving
Alone he sits in his quiet room wondering where it all went wrong
Looking for the pieces to the puzzle, remembering all her favorite songs
The nightclub scene she now enjoys seems to be so mistimed
To him, he has already been there; he has used all the chat up lines
Laying in his bed awake, staring at the clock
Feeling lonely, lost and ill, and praying all this will stop
The boys cluster around his naive love as they move in for the thrill
He cries himself to sleep, concerned that maniacs will kill
For less than she would ever give, he must try to forget
The years they spent when love was strong that finally made him write this song
So if you ever think that life is just not worth living
If you doubt that you have anything left at all, worthy of truly giving
When life's not making any sense and you're filled with anger and resent
Remember love can conquer all, it is the start of state hates final fall
If people laugh because their mind is drifting, they're acting out the part
Of not holding any feelings or having any heart
Just smile in their face and then walk away for they will realise one day
As life moves on and they grow old they will realise they have been living the way they're told
That their life has been a sacrifice to Government's systematic lies
That true friendship is inseparable and emotions if used responsibly
Will light the spark for all to see the start of our mass unity