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The Hardest Part

Coldplay
Track 10 on X&Y 

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Jun. 6, 20051 viewer51.7K views

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“The Hardest Part” is about the ending of a long and loving relationship, and the feelings that are left behind when the person is gone. The lyrics talk about the sorrowful and painful feelings and memories that remain when somebody you loved leaves your life. Chris is confused and tries to work out what went wrong (similar to The Scientist), and in the 3rd verse it all collapses in a storm of sadness and self-loathing.

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According to magazine Rolling Stone, “The Hardest Part” is an ode to R.E.M:

Martin is careful to pay tribute to Michael Stipe: “I’ve lost all respect for fame, but I haven’t lost all respect for respect. So the one great thing about being famous is that I get to meet people who I respect. Our relationship is akin to a dog and its master. I’ll always look up to him.”

Credits
Produced By
Drums, backing vocals
Bass Guitar
Synthesizer
Acoustic Guitar
Vocals, Piano
Recorded At
AIR Studios (London, England), Parr Street (Liverpool, England), CRC (Chicago, Illinois), Sarm West Studios (London, England), Townhouse Studios (London, England) and The Hit Factory (New York)
Release Date
June 6, 2005
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