Top Ten Worst Coldplay Songs

One thing I would advise Coldplay to do in the future is to not collaborate with mainstream pop and rap artists, as both collaborations have made the top three on this list. This song is with Rihanna, and starts with a load of synth. TOO much synth! Did Rihanna take part in the music production too? A large majority of the song is so filled with synth it becomes unbearable to listen to!

Rihanna's vocals are amazing - definitely better than her abysmal performance in FourFiveSeconds. However this song was released in 2011 and FourFiveSeconds in 2015. But the whole thing is just so thickly-coated in synth it's just unnecessary. I tend to give this song a skip sometimes.

I had to mute the volume because the synth was un-audible, which as a Coldplay fan, leads into major disappointment.

When synths are done right, they can enhance a song (think The Cars). When they're done wrong, this is what you get.

Like electricity and water, Coldplay and mainstream rap do not mix. This song starts out like the original Lost!, (and yes, there is an exclamation mark in the song's title, ) and halfway through Jay-Z comes in with a verse that is NOTHING to do with the original song. For example, take a look at some lyrics from the two different vocalists:

Chris Martin:

I just got lost!
Every river that I tried to cross
Every door I ever tried was locked
Oh and I'm just waiting til the shine wears off

Jay-Z:

... Just waitin' til the... the... yeah
Aha, I gotcha, uh...
With the same sword they knight you, they gon' good night you with
S***, that's only half if they like you
That ain't even the half what they might do
Don't believe me, ask Michael
See Martin, see Malcolm
See Biggie, see Pac, see success and its outcome
See Jesus, see Judas
See Caesar, see Brutus, see success is like suicide

What. The Serious. Flip.

In Chris ...more

Definitely not one of my favorites by far but tolerable to listen to. Much prefer the piano to the rap...

Army of one and all other a head full of dreams songs should be the only songs on this list

Jay-z ruined my favorite Coldplay song. Just like how Kendrick Lamar ruined Radioactive by Imagine Dragons

This song is just a musical mess. Not lyrically, but musically.

It starts out as slow strings, with a faint accompaniment of piano, if you listen closely. Then the strings fade and there's a sudden change of instruments, making a creepy sound that makes me nauseous just listening to it. I understand it being experimental, as there is no other Coldplay song like it, but it is downright creepy!

Then the percussion starts and the creepy instruments fade a bit, but can still be heard in the background. In this song Chris Martin's vocals seem lower than usual, compared to other songs on the same album, like Cemeteries of London and Violet Hill - both good songs.

After the first verse there's an instrumental break: similar to the creepy part of the intro but slower. The second verse makes a Lord's Prayer reference, something I don't have a problem with but just wanted to point out because it makes a thin link to a theory about the album this song is in. (I'll explain that in a blog post. )

Straight after the second verse comes the thing that most irked me about this song: the strings. The creepiest, wrongest use of a strings instrument in a Coldplay song. Although the instrument is well played, the sound is painful to listen to and makes me want to vomit even more!

Then comes the chorus, one of the only things I actually like about this song. The jumble of instruments actually works quite well with the low soft vocals.

Another creepy instrumental break between chorus and verse. The slightly higher pitched sounds contrast against the background instruments, breaking the mellow feel from the chorus, again plunging the song into a state of bad. Just under a third of the way through this song, and it's already guaranteed itself a place on this list.

Third verse, and the vocals return to normal pitch. The verse creates weird imagery of someone being dropped from a rooftop, which can severely injure or kill someone. What the... more

A very weak song. It's bland, but has sense of calming. The chorus isn't bad - but it isn't good either. It's bearable, but has no defining qualities that makes it recognisable. The ending is just... ugh. Coldplay is just so much better than this!

Up in flames. Yeah. That's exactly what Coldplay should have done. Make it, then burn it, and watch it go up in flames. Not worth a first time listen in my opinion.

As much as I loved the album Ghost Stories in general, a few songs just didn't live up to my expectations. Oceans is one of them. However the music is clever: the soft sound of the guitars and the other sound giving the feel of being underwater is really creative and clever The vocals are too high-pitched and whiny in some parts. Sometimes the lyrics are too mumbly to be heard. This song also flows quite nicely onto the next song in the album, A Sky Full of Stars. It's okay, but not one of the better songs on Ghost Stories.

Have the music download/cd and this song is so forgettable I forgot it after a first listen. Wait what did I hear? What was the melody? O well. Guess it was so weak it's not even worth another listen.

The whole album was dead quiet, and then Sky Full Of Stars blasted my eardrums because I wasn't used to how loud a song can get. But good song!

A soft song compared to all the other songs on the album X & Y. The thing I liked about this album is the build up from a soft, quiet intro into a masterpiece with the electric guitars and steady percussion. But Til Kingdom Come didn't have that, falling below my expectations. I can understand it being a soft outro for the album, but tis song just stuck out like a sore thumb.

This is not a bad song. Don't know why it's posted but it is definitely different from the rest on X&Y and at least the melody and words are somewhat memorable. Decent song and I have enjoyed it.

At first I didn't care for it, but it grows on you over time...

"This song lacks Coldplay's primary style. Even though A Head Full of Dreams went on a more pop path, "Hymn for the Weekend" just doesn't seem like Coldplay.

Everything about this song is appalling. I really don't have one good thing to say about it. And yet I've played it more than any other song on A Head Full Of Dreams. Doesn't change things, though. Only song worse than this is X Marks The Spot.

Disgusting lyrics. Beyonce. And mainstream pop sound. What's not to dislike about it?

This song makes no effort to differentiate itself from any of the other alternative songs in the Hot 100.

I disagree with the hate about this song; while it is short and undeveloped, I can't think about what the album would be like without it. Similarly to M.M.I.X., it's nobody's favorite song, but it just kind of had to be there. The transition as an album and from Trouble to High Speed would be awkward without it. I know M.M.I.X. is pretty much a transition to Every Teardrop is a Waterfall, while this song is more independent, but still; would you hate M.M.I.X. for not being much when it wasn't meant to be? Also, I feel that this song would have been worse with more put into it. While Chris Martin is beyond genius and I have no musical ability in thinking of new stuff, I don't think it would have worked for Parachutes to be longer. It was meant solely for the album. Take it out, and like M.M.I.X., it's misplaced. It's fine to not like this song, but I don't think it deserves to be seriously disliked.

Less than a minute long, this short track on Coldplay's first studio album Parachutes, is nothing more than a guitar and some mumbled vocals. It just seems so unnecessary for the album.

Nice thing. Short. Easy to play on guitar. Nice transition if anything. Underdeveloped yes. But not terrible.

What a terrible way to start a band

I know I'm in the minority, but I really dislike this song. I find it extremely boring and overly simplistic. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy simple songs, but this song just goes way to far. The buildup is nothing special, it's the same boring electronic instrumentals after every verse and nothing interesting happens through the rest of the song. I guess I get what they where going for and why people enjoy this song, but I feel like this song goes nowhere, feels half-assed, and just sounds like a mediocre pop/house song. I rather listen another Coldplay or Avicii song than listen to this and I don't even like Avicii very much. Just my opinion though.

On a side note, I quite like Yes, Oceans, Magic, and especially Fix You. What I'm wondering is why is that last song even on this list?

This is probably the only memorable song on the entire CD! Compare to the rest this is the best! in my opinion Ghost Stories is the worst CD Coldplay has ever made to date! Although this song is very simple in every aspect the falsetto is still nice and the only thing holding this simplistic song together.

This is annoying. There was an advert for a music streaming service where a guy kept doing the"oooh" part to his colleagues at the end of the lyric "I think I saw you". So annoying!

It isn't actually a bad song at all, but this song is the confirmation that Coldplay isn't that good anymore as they were in the good old days.

Remember when Coldplay sounded like Radiohead, U2, Oasis, Keane, Snow Patrol and Travis? Me neither.

And that is the fall of Coldplay kids!

Absolute crap

This song is just weird. The piano intro leading onto a small jumble of sounds representing what seems to be like a rainy, upbeat, modern city. The theme of this song seems so modern compared to the themes of other songs on the same like Prospekt's March/Poppyfields or Cemeteries of London. Overall this song is just so unfitting for the album and weird. However, it's one of my favourites, definitely in my top ten.

Another song not worth even a second listen. Very odd. Doesn't sound like Coldplay at all. Don't waste your lime buying it MP3, save 0.99 and buy some tootsie rolls, at least after you eat them there's no lame melody stuck in your head. (If you can even remember the melody in this "song".)

It's a fun song

Is it just me or any song, made by Coldplay, with the title with birds in it fails miserably...not to jump on the bandwagon early, I can see how this one earns a spot on one of the worst.

What? No. NO! It's my favorite song off the album and its already on the worst list? People are crazy!

An awesome, upbeat, uplifting song. Go listen to it right now with this in mind!

That second song from A Head Full of Dreams? Wasn't a fan of it.

I barely even remember the title of this song much less the words or melody. Guess that means it was pretty lame. Yes. I have the MP3's for the CD and this one is forgettable. Don't buy it. Tell your ears to run and never look back.

This song is just creepy. Some of the imagery it creates is slightly scary in a way, and the music doesn't help to improve that. I seriously dislike this song.

This song is calming althought a lil bit creepy when you heard it at first

Least favorite song on the album.

I've already seen 5 songs from Ghost Stories on this list of horrible songs ever made by Coldplay. Surprised there are not a few more as Ghost stories IS the worst album made by Coldplay EVER. I don't even remember Midnight. I'm usually asleep by midnight and I could probably sleep through this entire song as well.

This song has no Coldplay in it whatsoever. It's just a terrible keyboard sound with Chris martin's vocals over top of it. Boring, creepy, cheap, and just dumb. Not a true Coldplay song in my opinion.

This song is boring but when you see this song live (you can find it on youtube) you'll start adore this song

Obviously the person who posted this as the worst got it mixed up with "We Never Change" from Parachutes. Polar opposites, "We Never Change", if not the worst while "Fix You" arguably one of the best. I understand, author, we're all human and all make mistakes sometimes. Good thing I caught it in time, otherwise people might not give this song a chance, which it very much deserves.

Remove fix you, I'm not a big fan it's one of my favorites but remove it

What people this is Coldplay's best song not their worst.

I think this one lost its way and ended up here

This song is easy to play, especially on guitar. Good falsetto interesting descending sequence, easy to remember, whistle and get used to. Did I mention nice use of the piano? Definitely not one of the worst, rather in the top 20 best if not 30.

Hey this song is awesome

Remove it please

Great song

Awesome song with an awesome loud chorus. Don't know why it's on here.

Just boring. Rush of Blood to the Head album is amazing, but this song is definitely the worst on there. Super repetitive and it always gets a skip when it comes on for me.

This is so dreadful. A Rush of Blood to the Head is on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of all Time list. This album is filled with nothing but boring piano ballads and soft guitar playing throughout the entire album. I have no idea how Coldplay got so big with this album. I hope the band will break up in the near future. No sane person wants to hear that whiny voice anymore.

Feels like it goes on forever

This song is actually really good. Probably the only good song off ghost stories. Sure it's quiet, and a little repetitive, but every album needs a song like this to be complete. And this one is actually listenable.

No way. I love this song.

I don't believe in magic. And when I heard the song it affirmed my disbelief. Unmemorable, shallow, weak lyrically and "musically". Forgettable lyrics and song, thank goodness.

A musically weak song.