Gravity
From WikiColdplay
Gravity is a b-side recorded for release on the dvd version of the Talk single, in 2005. A solo version was originally debuted by Chris Martin at the end of one of the bands American tour dates in 2003. A version soon found its way onto the internet and became incredibly sought after by many fans. It came as a shock to many fans when Chris announced that he had given the song to the band, Embrace to record, as many had expected it to feature on the next Coldplay album. It was a hit for Embrace and gave the band new life as they re-found commercial and critical success, after being out in the cold since the late 1990's. Coldplay recorded a full band version for the Talk single and it was quite different, in style, from the Embrace one. It was slower and had a more haunting feel than the Embrace version which was fairly quick and shiny designed to make it more radio friendly. Unsurprisingly, most Coldplay fans prefer the Coldplay version.
The Oracle on Gravity
June 1, 2010 - submitted by MARTIN, Denmark
Q. How come you very rarely play Gravity? In my opinion that is the most beautiful number written ever!!!
I'm sure it also has a lot of feelings connected to it, as I'm sure you simply can't write something that beautiful without deep feelings...
The Oracle replies:
Once the single was released by Embrace it was more their song than Coldplay's even though it is theirs originally of course. I'm pretty sure they haven't played Gravity live since 2002 apart from a brief time in 2005. Around that time it was performed live, recorded and released as a b-side for the single Talk.
July 23, 2009 - submitted by Miguel, United States of America
Q. Where can I get Gravity?
The Oracle replies:
Coldplay's version of Gravity is available on the Talk single. Embrace released it as their single from their 4th studio album; Out Of Nothing. Coldplay had been performing it live prior to this and it wasn't included on any album. It was then given to Embrace who gained a number 7 on the UK charts with it.
February 4, 2009 - submitted by Bonnie, United States of America
Q. Hey there Oracle! I've heard a live Coldplay song that starts "Honey, its been a long time coming, and I can't stop now..."? Can you please tell me what this track is and where can I find it? It sounds beautiful! Thanks!
The Oracle replies:
This is Gravity, which was first played live during the Rush of Blood tour. It was officially released by Embrace as a single in 2004. Coldplay later recorded it in 2005 and it appeared on the Talk single and that's where you can find it.
Lyrics
Baby, It's been a long time coming, Such a long long time, And I can't stop running, Such a long long time. Can you hear my heart beating? Can you hear that sound? 'Cause I can't help thinking And I won't stop now. And then I looked up at the sun and I could see Oh, the way that gravity pulls on you and me And then I looked up at the sky and saw the sun And the way that gravity pushes on everyone On everyone Baby, When your wheels stop turning, And you feel let down, And it seems like troubles Have come all around, I can hear your heart beating, I can hear that sound, But I can't help thinking And I won't look now. And then I looked up at the sun and I could see Oh, the way that gravity pulls on you and me, And then I looked up at the sky and saw the sun And the way that gravity pushes on everyone. On everyone (x5)
