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Kaleidoscope by Coldplay

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Coldplay

Kaleidoscope

Release date: 4th December 2015

From A Head Full of Dreams
Track 7
1:52
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'Kaleidoscope' draws its lyrical spine from Rumi's poem 'The Guest House', a meditation on accepting the full spectrum of human emotion as it arrives unbidden. Coldplay frames this spiritual philosophy over a lofty piano-led instrumental, inviting listeners to welcome each feeling, whether joy or sorrow, as a necessary guide. The track features vocal contributions from Coleman Barks alongside a sample of Barack Obama singing 'Amazing Grace', layering voices across its contemplative arrangement. It sits as a moment of quietude within the album's broader arc, offering respite through acceptance rather than resolution.

"Kaleidoscope" is a track by Coldplay, from the album A Head Full of Dreams, released 4th December 2015. The track is 1:52 long. It's filed under Alternative. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 11 articles about Coldplay.

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Lyrics

Kaleidoscope

This being human is a guest house
Every morning a new arrival
A joy, a depression, a meanness
Some momentary awareness comes
As an unexpected visitor
Welcome and entertain them all!
Be grateful for whoever comes
Because each has been sent as a guide

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From A Head Full of Dreams

1:522015
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A Head Full of Dreams
A Head Full of Dreams
Coldplay
4th December 2015
Track number
7
Release year
2015
  1. 1A Head Full of Dreams
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  3. 3Hymn for the Weekend
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    • Credits

    Production & Engineering

    Writer
    John Newton, Rumi
    Producer
    Rik Simpson, Stargate
    Engineer
    Bill Rahko, Daniela Rivera, Miles Walker
    Drums
    Will Champion
    Additional Vocals
    Barack Obama, Coleman Barks
    Bass Guitar
    Guy Berryman
    Electric Guitar
    Jonny Buckland
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    Barack Obama
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    Chris Martin, Khatia Buniatishvili
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