In a 20th-anniversary article, credited the song for altering the course of 21st-century rock, given how it was responsible for beginning Coldplay's trajectory as one of the biggest bands in the world.
We held hands, Our wind against the water, white blown back Against dark winged edges, painted black by winter's age.
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Prompted by co-producer Ken Nelson to 'look at the stars', Martin was inspired into playing the main melody of Yellow.
With Martin as lead singer, rhythm guitarist and pianist, Coldplay's debut album, Parachutes, topped the charts in the U.
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