Fix You by Coldplay - Song of the Decade

Song Info

Fix You was a track included in the band's third album, X&Y, the song was written by all four members of the band, and was released as the second single from said album. Musically, the song is especially known for following a church-like organ instrument, with slow drums marking its pace and exploding into the big sing-along chorus. As for what the song is about, reportedly Chris Martin wrote it for Gwyneth Paltrow after her fathers passing. The organ instrument we hear in the song Read more...

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This song has not won any awards that are recognised by Song of the Decade. We include BRIT Awards, Ivor Novello Awards, NME Awards, MTV Europe Awards, MOBO Awards and BPI Awards.

Comments (31)

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Phillisc

@ 12:41am on 3 December 2009

I don't mind admitting it - I cried at Wembley

jels808

@ 7:31pm on 2 December 2009

just about the only song which brings me close to tears. a true masterpiece of emotion.

bambino27

@ 5:24pm on 30 November 2009

Only 3 songs have ever had me close to tears, and this is one of them. I felt like I was having an out-of-body experience when I heard it and when it finished, I felt like a new person, being able to do anything I wanted with confidence and bravado.

rainzley

@ 7:59am on 30 November 2009

This song has so many memories for me, after an accident I was in hospital for nearly a month and saw the London Bombings, it was terrible I had been feeling pretty sorry for myself until I saw the devastation & tragedy. When they had the memorial a year on the families and friends of the victims chose this song, it makes me cry every time I hear it, in fact I am filling up now!

charliemillie

@ 1:55am on 28 November 2009

Beautiful evocative song I love it and I love Coldplay!!

Bronte01

@ 8:54pm on 27 November 2009

It's a brilliantly hopeful tune, guitar comes in perfectly - I remember they used it on a radio station on 7/7 mixed with the news - 'lights will guide you home...' very apt, very inspiring - completely deserves song of the decade!

jakehall

@ 8:09pm on 27 November 2009

Yeah, thats my mum below, was an unbelieable experience being there and witnessing it, best song of the whole night! They need to hurry up and tour again, because i'll be there!!!

ReaganMartin

@ 11:24am on 27 November 2009

Went to see Coldplay live this time last year, and when they sang this song it sent shivers down my spine!! Everyone went quiet and people were crying all around me-unforgettable!!!