Moses (Coldplay song)
| "Moses" | |
|---|---|
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| Promotional single by Coldplay | |
| from the album Live 2003 | |
| Released | 6 October 2003 |
| Recorded | 21 July 2003 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 5:29 |
| Label | Capitol |
| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) |
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"Moses" is a song by British rock band Coldplay. It was written by all members of the band for their live album, Live 2003, and released on 6 October 2003 as a promotional single.
Background[edit]
The song was written about lead singer Chris Martin's then wife, Gwyneth Paltrow. He said that it is "about falling in love with the most beautiful woman in the world."[1] The title later served as the namesake for the couple’s second child, Moses Bruce Anthony Martin.[2]
Personnel[edit]
- Chris Martin – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Jonny Buckland – lead guitar
- Guy Berryman – bass guitar
- Will Champion – drums
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Moses" (Live In Sydney) | 5:29 |
Chart performance[edit]
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[3] | 10 |
| US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[4] | 38 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[5] | 24 |
Release history[edit]
| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6 October 2003 | Modern rock radio | Parlophone | [6] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Moses by Coldplay Songfacts". Songfacts. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
- ^ "Coldplay, "Moses" | Song Inspirations | Comcast.net". Xfinity.comcast.net. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ^ "Coldplay Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "Coldplay Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- ^ "Coldplay Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- ^ "Alternative: Week Of: October 6, 2003". Radio & Records. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
