Lyrics of
Charlie Brown

This song was written as part of Coldplays fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto. The album is known for its theme of contrasting darkness and colorfulness, and Charlie Brown, one of its lead tracks, captures this essence with its hopeful lyrics and lively melody. The song is partly inspired by the nostalgic image of the cartoon character of the same name, symbolizing innocence and loss. The lyrics discuss liberation, hope, and the beauty found in yout ... h and dreams. See more [+]

Stole a key
Took a car downtown where the lost boys meet
Took a car downtown and took what they offered me
To set me free
I saw the lights go down at the end of the scene
Saw the lights go down and standing in front of me


In my scarecrow dreams
When they smash my heart into smithereens
e a bright red rose come bursting the concrete
Be a cartoon heart

Light a fire, a fire, a spark
Light a fire, a flame in my heart

We'll run wild
We'll be glowing in the dark


All the boys, all the girls
All that matters in the world
All the boys, all the girls
All the madness that occurs
All the highs, all the lows
As the room a-spinning, goes

We'll run riot
We'll be glowing in the dark

So we'll soar

Luminous and wired
We'll be glowing in the dark