Coldplay has a potential Christmas classic on their hands. Today the English rock band debuted their video for “Christmas Lights.” In true Coldplay fashion, it begins as a sullen ballad about a couple breaking up but then swirls into rousingly anthemic cut. In the video the foursome plays on a small stage as if starring in a play with no audience. The show closes with an array of fireworks, signaling all lost loves to return home. It’s a great spin on the Christmas music genre–stocked with jingling bells, lyrics about Santa, and heroic tales of a red-nosed reindeer.
Check out the video after the jump and let us know what you think of Coldplay’s yuletide plea.
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I really like it, they’re such a great band.
Yay! I love Christmastime, and I love Coldplay! Great new Christmas tune!
The tag “Things That Are Awesome” applies SO MUCH to this song, this video… this band. Coldplay are my absolute favorite band of all time and they never fail to do incredible things!
yes!! finally something good that can replace the recurring nightmares of Wham and Mariah Carey! Love Coldplay!!
Thanks you Coldplay, Merry Christmas.
pure perfection! i really missed them.
thank you for the best Christmas present ever!
So good! Thank you Coldplay!
That’s a wonderful early christmas present! I love it!
Great song. Coldplay put on one of the best shows I’ve ever been to. Worth every last penny I paid! Marry me, Will Champion!!
get in line!
I totally and completely agree. It’s doing very well on I – Tunes too!
This is really nice, definitely one of the best original Christmas songs I’ve ever heard. I can’t wait for their next album
Fantastic guys! A brilliant Christmas song, Coldplay forever!!
A new Coldplay song is like a breath of fresh air, especially when the band looks so darn good in the video!
Yay! A great song from my favorite band!
Can’t wait for their new album!!!!!!!
Three cheers for hope!
Love this Song!!! Another classic from Coldplay.