Moses (song)
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| Single by Coldplay | ||||
| from the album Coldplay Live 2003 | ||||
| Released | 6 October 2003 | |||
| Format | CD | |||
| Recorded | 21 July 2003 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 5:29 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
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"Moses" is a song by British alternative rock band Coldplay. It was written by all members of the band for their live album, Coldplay Live 2003. The song was released on 6 October 2003 as the only single from the album.
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Background
The song was written about lead singer Chris Martin's then wife, Gwyneth Paltrow. Martin has said that the song is "about falling in love with the most beautiful woman in the world."[1] The song's title later served as the namesake for the couple’s second child, Moses Bruce Anthony Martin.[2] It was written in mid-2002 during the A Rush of Blood to the Head sessions but it got rejected.
Personnel
- Chris Martin – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Jonny Buckland – lead guitar
- Guy Berryman – bass guitar
- Will Champion – drums
Track listing
- CD single
- "Moses" – 5:29
Chart performance
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
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| US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[3] | 24 |
| US Adult Pop Songs (Billboard)[4] | 38 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
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| United States[5] | 6 October 2003 | Modern rock radio | Parlophone |
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