charoon December 19th, 2008 02:42PM  
i think they are talking about heaven..adn talking to god..think abou tit "how long before i get in..before it starts before i get in before you decide?"

anonymous December 31st, 2008 01:01PM  
He is singing to a girl whom he wishes to, well ...you know. Life begins with a single cell being "implanted" for all of us. The birds flying at the speed of sound from the underground is describing an orgasm which will begin a new life. How long before I get in? How long before you decide or before I know what it feels like? How long do I have to climb up on the side of this mountain of mine? Man could never invent something so wonderful. If you could see it then you'd understand.

anonymous April 16th, 2009 11:19PM  
Speed of Sound- first object that pops to my mind is the retired CONCORDE. It was an amazing aircraft that later went on to be dismissed from use. Ohh the lucky people that got a chance to fly Concorde :)

anonymous May 21st, 2009 06:34AM  
It seems to me it is about the Pattern behind reality, and discovering it. Hard to explain, "when you see it then you'll understand!"

Birds=representation of God/Tao/Dharma/the Logos/Aum/etc.
Or in other words the living Word of God, a vibration which generates everything.

Do experiments with I Ching, but make binary computer sprite images from the numbers, and observe the world and how it relates to those pictures. You will begin to see the Birds everywhere!

nerdbombb May 25th, 2009 08:48PM  
When asked what this song meant, Chris said it was about when the band was desperate for fame and attention. How long before I get in? Before it starts, before I begin? How long before you decide? Before I know what it feels like? Where do, where do I go? If you never tried, then you'll never know. How long do I have to climb, Up on this side of this mountain of mine? He is talking about fame and how much he wants it, and asking how much longer the band must live in the shadows. But to me, it kind of describes my transition into high school and reaching my dreams and everything. Great song, Coldplay is the best band of all time♥

Professor June 3rd, 2009 04:54AM  
I would love to hear what others think about this interpretation, because I have enjoyed reading all of your interpretations. To me, this song has deep spiritual significance and, at the same time, it addresses the evolution of life (and human development) on earth, as well as the often-felt wish to know the truth behind all of it. When the lyrics refer to buildings that were put up, and things that could not be invented, it may be acknowledging the possible influence of aliens (or some unearthly influence) in the development of such structures as Stonehenge or the Great Pyrmamids. Some parts of the lyrics refer to humans trying so hard throughout the ages to understand how it all began. Other parts of the lyrics are, in a very humble fashion, asking some higher power (God) what one has to do in order to understand (or to get one's head out of the sand). When the lyrics refer to birds flying from the underground, this again may be referring to aliens, and the possible significance of extraterrestrials in human development. Ringing throughout the lyrics seem to be a hope that a human actually has the capability to uncover the truth. Please let me know what you think.

anonymous June 7th, 2009 04:19AM  
I think that the PROFESSOR (directly above) is onto someting. (Why isn't anyone else responding...come on!) When Coldplay use the word "birds," the group cannot be referring to "real-life" birds because, in fact, "real-life" birds cannot fly at the speed of sound. However, I know that the word "birds" is an informal or slang term for spacecraft. Think about it! "Birds came flying from the underground" must be referring to spacecraft (aliens) involved in our early development. I can't believe that no one else is responding to this profround (and likely accurate) interpretation.

anonymous July 1st, 2009 02:50AM  
Why is it that no one will comment on recent interpretations, such as the interpretation provided by PROFESSOR? "Birds keep flying at the speed of sound to show us how it all began"--this must be referring to the frequently cited UFOs. Like someone else noted, birds cannot really fly at the speed of sound, and the term "bird" is often used to refer to spacecraft. This is getting tiresome...why is there no interest in these recent interpretations?!

anonymous July 1st, 2009 02:50AM  
Why is it that no one will comment on recent interpretations, such as the interpretation provided by PROFESSOR? "Birds keep flying at the speed of sound to show us how it all began"--this must be referring to the frequently cited UFOs. Like someone else noted, birds cannot really fly at the speed of sound, and the term "bird" is often used to refer to spacecraft. This is getting tiresome...why is there no interest in these recent interpretations?!

anonymous August 17th, 2009 11:33PM  
This song is about human exploration of space. How long before I get in, before it starts before I begin? It's all about getting cleared for launch and going flying in man made birds at the speed of sound. If you have ever seen humans go to space in 8min and 45 seconds then you'd understand.

anonymous August 17th, 2009 11:35PM  
Birds that come flying from underground at the speed of sounds are missiles. That's how it all began!

anonymous August 18th, 2009 09:53AM  
Its about making music, chooseing sounds from all universe, like a writer is chooseing words from all chaotic realities of life just to make one thing that could make a difference. For me, this song is a most beautifull ode to music itself, and to life also, as those two things cant realy be separated... Its about creating, and the beauty of creative life... Thank you...

Kahfi August 23rd, 2009 11:12PM  
I guess the birds at the speed of sound meant how fast birds disseminate the information. Like web apps called 'Twitter'. ..Birds came flying from the underground...represents birds is coming from underground group whose holds the god's system.

anonymous December 29th, 2009 07:23AM  
As all meanings are painted by our own experiences, this song speaks to me about living courageously. For me specifically, it brings to mind thoughts about how I dislike my work, and how I'd rather do something more meaningful. It speaks about not being scared to go down the road not taken. As for the reference to birds, they never had to figure anything out. They simply evolved. They just flew and went with it. No logic to stop them, no reason to confuse them, it seems as thought it was always that way, and that we too should follow suit. I heard this song only recently while surfing in Jervis Bay, Australia. I just kept playing it over and over again on my waterproof ipod. The color and movement of the sea, the spray blown back by the winds, the intense blue sky, sunlight on the white sand landscape, the sensation of it all was really mind blowing. I felt free, uncertain, but not afraid. This were the few times in my life where I felt peace. The experience was telling me to live without fear or worry. To follow what comes naturally and to trust that ultimately, God still calls the shots and we're just in for the ride.

Ryan_Schoolday333 January 7th, 2010 05:49AM  
For me, the song is all about being a believer in Christ, spreading of good news. because of the speed of sound the whole world already knows who is Jesus Christ. the birds flying represents the holy spirit that when the time you could see it then you will understand what Christ did on the cross for your life. and and as a believer, some things you have to believe.

anonymous February 7th, 2010 03:53PM  
Aren't they singing about on being drugs?

anonymous February 9th, 2010 01:04PM  
I think that the song is about taking chances in live, eather is trying acid or travelling around the world, like nike would say just do it.