Moses (Coldplay song)

"Moses"
Promotional single by Coldplay
from the album Live 2003
Released6 October 2003 (2003-10-06)
Recorded21 July 2003
GenreAlternative rock
Length5:29
Label
Songwriters
Producers

"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

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

  • Chris Martin – vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Jonny Buckland – lead guitar
  • Guy Berryman – bass guitar
  • Will Champion – drums

Track listing

CD single
No.TitleLength
1."Moses" (Live in Sydney)5:29

Chart performance

Chart performance for "Moses"
Chart (2003) Peak
position
US Adult Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[3] 10
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[4] 38
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[5] 24

Release history

Country Date Format Label Ref.
United States 6 October 2003 Modern rock radio Parlophone [6]

References

  1. ^ "Moses by Coldplay Songfacts". Songfacts. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  2. ^ Template:CCte web
  3. ^ "Coldplay Chart History (Adult Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
  4. ^ "Coldplay Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  5. ^ "Coldplay Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  6. ^ "Alternative: Week Of: October 6, 2003". Radio & Records. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2012.