List of unreleased songs by Coldplay

This is a list of known unreleased songs by the British rock band Coldplay.

List
Title Period written Album intended for Notes
"1000 – 1 (Ballad Of...)"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3]
"Aiko"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3] Also appeared written in marker on a piano, alongside other song titles.[4]
"Alien Radio"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]The name "Alien Radio" appeared written on graffiti on Jonny Buckland's guitar and on a list of songs that were being considered for the band's fifth album.[3] A website, created by the band, known as Alien Radio FM, was developed in early 2021. The website contained multiple cryptic texts, audios of people speaking in different languages and snippets of music.[5]
"Alive Day"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3] Also appeared written in marker on a piano, alongside other song titles.[4]
"Arabesque"2008–2010, 2019Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Seen on a whiteboard of a list of songs to appear on Mylo Xyloto.[3] The title also appears written on a piano at the band's studio, as shown in a 2009 interview.[4] In 2019, a song with the same title appeared on the track listing of the band's eight studio album Everyday Life. Guy Berryman and Chris Martin explained on different occasions that the new song was built upon the old one and that a snippet of the original version can be heard at the very beginning of it.[6]
"Bit of a Bastard"2015Game of Thrones: The MusicalWritten for Game of Thrones: The Musical.[7]
"Blasphemy"[8]2002–2005X&YWritten for X&Y and was slated to appear on the album but was scrapped in early 2005, just prior to X&Y's release.
"Bloodless Revolution"2005–2006Viva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsA demo version of the song can be found on the Internet.
"The Blue Room"1998–1999The Blue RoomSome parts of the song would later be used in "Square One".
"Boyfriend"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3] The title also appears written on a piano at the band's studio, as shown in a 2009 interview.[4]
"Break of Dawn"2014–2015A Head Full of DreamsA song considered for the band's seventh studio album album and ultimately scrapped. The song leaked on the internet in late 2021.
"Bucket for a Crown"2006Viva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsWas performed once by Chris Martin in a charitable concert.
"The Butterfly"[9]2005Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends
"Buzz"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3] The title also appears written on a piano at the band's studio, as shown in a 2009 interview.[4]
"Call Me"[9]1998none
"Car Kids"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3] The title also appears written on a piano at the band's studio, as shown in a 2009 interview.[4] Pictures of Chris Martin's diary show multiple references to the song as well.[10]
"Cartoon Head"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3] Elements of "Cartoon Head" were incorporated into "Charlie Brown", a song included on the eventual fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto.
"Cartoon Heart"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Early version of "Charlie Brown", a song included on the eventual fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto. Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3]
"Closer to Home"2014–2015Game of Thrones: The MusicalWritten for Game of Thrones: The Musical.[7]
"December"[9]1997noneWritten by Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland in 1997. A line from this song would later end up as the opening line of "Violet Hill".
"Déjà Vu"[8]2002–2005X&YWritten for X&Y and was slated to appear on the album but was scrapped in early 2005, just prior to X&Y's release.
"Deserter"[11]2000–2002A Rush of Blood to the Head
"Drift"2014–2015A Head Full of DreamsThe song title was registered in the ASCAP website.
"Drinks on Me"2014–2015A Head Full of DreamsThis was presumably the working title for "Hymn for the Weekend".
"Drunk & High"2014–2015A Head Full of DreamsAn alternative working title for "Hymn for the Weekend". A demo was leaked in late 2021. The recording does not feature Beyonce.
"Drunks and Guns"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3]
"The Dubliners"2008–2010Viva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsIt was performed during the Viva La Vida Tour.
"Echo My Name (I Can't Believe You're Gone)"[8]2002–2005X&YWritten for X&Y and was slated to appear on the album but was scrapped in early 2005, just prior to X&Y's release. A piano cover of the song can be found on the internet.
"Eyes for Eyes"[9]2000–2002A Rush of Blood to the Head
"The Fall of Man"[9]2006–2008Viva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsA demo version of the song can be found on the internet.
"Family Tree" / "A Head Full of Dreams"2014–2015A Head Full of DreamsThe song is an alternative version of "A Head Full of Dreams", with different lyrics. The guitar solo bridge from "A Head Full of Dreams" is present throughout "Family Tree".
"Famous Old Painters"2008Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends / Prospekt's MarchThe name "Famous Old Painters" was revealed along with "Glass of Water", "Poppyfields", "Rainy Day" and other songs to be included on the Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends or on the Prospekt's March EP, though it was never released. An instrumental version of the song was leaked.
"Fingers Crossed"[11]2000–2002A Rush of Blood to the Head
"First Steps"2005–2006Viva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsA demo version of the song can be found on the Internet.
"Forever, Whatever"2014–2015A Head Full of DreamsA song that was considered to be part of the album "A Head full of Dreams". Eventually it was dropped and sat on an archive before it was leaked on the internet late 2021.
"Fun"2006–2009Viva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsWritten by all members of the band and was likely slated for Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends. While the song was recorded by Natalie Imbruglia and included with "Lukas" on her 2009 album Come to Life, a recording by the band has never been released. Not to be confused with the song "Fun" featured in A Head Full of Dreams.
"Fury"[8]2002–2005X&YWritten for X&Y and was slated to appear on the album but was scrapped in early 2005, just prior to X&Y's release.
"Gardeners on the Frontline"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3]
"A Ghost"[11][12]2001A Rush of Blood to the HeadPlayed once by Chris Martin on the American radio station KCRW on 10 December 2001. The song was intended for A Rush of Blood to the Head but was scrapped. It was leaked into the internet. Also named "Ghost" alternatively.
"Ghost Stories"2012–2014Ghost StoriesAppears on a list of songs considered for the band's sixth studio album. A song named "Ghost Story" was eventually released as part of the A Sky Full of Stars EP and in the Target Deluxe Edition of Ghost Stories; it is not clear whether the two songs are actually the same.[13]
"Golden Arrow"[11]2000–2002Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3] The title also appears spray-written on a wall at the band's studio, as shown in a 2011 interview.[14] Elements of "Golden Arrow" were used for the song "Don't Let It Break Your Heart".
"Gone But Not F. Cotton"2015noneWritten and recorded on occasion of Fearne Cotton's last show for BBC Radio 1.[15]
"Goodbye and Goodnight"2005–2006Viva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsA demo version of the song can be found on the Internet.
"Great Expectations"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3] The title also appears written on a piano at the band's studio, as shown in a 2009 interview.[4]
"Harbingers of Doom"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3] The title also appears written on a piano at the band's studio, as shown in a 2009 interview.[4]
"Harmless"2000none"Harmless" was performed only once by Chris Martin, during Coldplay's 2 Meter Sessies performance on 26 June 2000.
"Harmony" / "Harmony for My Song"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3] The title also appears written on a piano at the band's studio, as shown in a 2009 interview.[4]
"Heart on Fire"2014–2015A Head Full of DreamsSome snippets of the song were first leaked throughout 2020 and early 2021. The full song was leaked in middle 2021.
"Hook Up"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]The title appeared written on a piano at the band's studio, as shown in a 2009 interview.[4]
"I'm Strong"1998noneEarly version of "Bigger Stronger", that later it would appear in Safety EP, 1998.
"Idiot"[16]2001A Rush of Blood to the HeadWritten for A Rush of Blood to the Head but ultimately scrapped and left off the album. Some live performances of the song can be found on the internet.
"If All Else"[9]1998nonePerformed under the name "Starfish" in 1998.
"If I Ever Fall in Love Again"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3]
"If She Comes Back"[9]2002nonePlayed once during a soundcheck in 2002, but never performed in a proper concert. A very sketchy recording of the song can be found on the Internet. No official title has been given to the song; "If She Comes Back" was the title given to the song by one of its listeners.
"In Isolation"[11]2000–2002A Rush of Blood to the Head
"It Was a Wonderful Day"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3] The title also appears written on a piano at the band's studio, as shown in a 2009 interview.[4]
"Julens Ljus"2015Game of Thrones: The MusicalWritten for Game of Thrones: The Musical.[7]
"Ladder to the Sun"[17]2002–2003X&YPlayed live during 2003 and has not been played since. Was usually played as a closer to a concert.
"Kaleidoscope"2014–2015A Head Full of DreamsNot to be confused with the instrumental piece that appears on the album. This demo is a reworked version of unreleased song "The Race" which had originated from the Ghost Stories sessions. Two demos leaked on the internet.
"LeftRightLeftRightLeft"2006–2009Viva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsViolinist Davide Rossi said in an interview hat he had been playing the electric violin on this song during his sessions with Coldplay.[18][9] The title was later used for a live album released in 2009.
"Legends"2015A Head Full of DreamsA song that was developed for the band's seventh studio album, but did not make the final cut. The guitar riff in "Legends" was sped up and incorporated into "Adventure of a Lifetime", as well as other elements from the song. It leaked on the internet in 2021.
"Life Is Beautiful"2017A Head Full of DreamsWas first played in San Diego, CA on the last leg of the A Head Full of Dreams Tour. It is dedicated to the victims of the 2017 Puebla earthquake. Multiple elements of the song, including its opening synthesizer and its basis in the "Olé, Olé, Olé" football chant, were included in "" ("Infinity Sign") from Music of the Spheres.
"Love I'm So Tired"[9]1998none
"Love in a Lethal Dose"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3] Was re-written during the Avicii sessions and renamed "Lethal Drug" but was later scrapped. This last version eventually leaked.
"Loveless"2005–2006Viva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsA demo version of the song can be found on the internet.
"Lucky Sevens"[9]2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3]
"Lukas"2006–2009Viva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsThe song was recorded by Natalie Imbruglia and included on her 2009 album Come to Life, an album in which she collaborated with Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin on some songs. An instrumental version of the song performed by Coldplay was leaked onto the internet.
"A Man for All Seasons (Still Goin' Strong)"2015Game of Thrones: The MusicalWritten for Game of Thrones: The Musical.[7]
"The Man Who Swears"2006–2008Viva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsA two-parted-demo version of the song can be found on the Internet. Lyrics and multiple other elements of the demo were later used in "People of the Pride" from Music of the Spheres.[19]
"Mining on the Moon"[9]2006Viva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsWas performed live in by Chris Martin in a charitable concert. It has not been mentioned since.
"Mist"2012–2014Ghost StoriesShown in a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's sixth studio album in the "Making of Ghost Stories" documentary.[13]
"Name and Likeness"2014–2015A Head Full of DreamsWas registered in the ASCAP website.
"The Nappies"2004X&YA joke song written by Chris Martin for his then wife Gwyneth Paltrow for the birth of their daughter Apple. A video can be found on the band's timeline section of the band's website.
"Nobody Will Understand"1998Safety EPOriginally performed under the name "Pectoralz". Later would be included in Safety EP, but was not recorded.
"On My Way Home"2014–2015A Head Full of DreamsThe song was given to American a cappella group Pentatonix for their fourth extended play, PTX, Vol. III
"One Day"2015A Head Full of DreamsComposed during the recordings of the album, but considering it was a 'bad song', it was not recorded. "One Day" was played during the recordings of Kaleidoscope, although without being recorded.
"Out of this World"2014–2015A Head Full of DreamsAn unreleased demo that ended up being "Miracles", included as a bonus track on the album. This version got leaked late 2021.
"The Race"2012–2014Ghost Stories / A Head Full of DreamsShown in a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's sixth studio album in the "Making of Ghost Stories" documentary. It was recorded alongside "Always in My Head" during the Madeon sessions. The song was later reworked, with different lyrics, for their seventh album but was eventually scrapped. A studio version of the track was leaked onto the internet.[13]
"Rastafarian Targaryan"2015Game of Thrones: The MusicalWritten for Game of Thrones: The Musical.[7]
"Red Wedding"2015Game of Thrones: The MusicalWritten for Game of Thrones: The Musical.[7]
"Rescue Street"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]The song was mentioned by Chris Martin in an interview, where he said the song had an a cappella section but that it "sounded horrific".[20]
"School"[9]2006–2008Viva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsThe first section of "Death and All His Friends". Originally intended as an intro to "Rainy Day" (featured on Prospekt's March).[21]
"Set me Free"2014–2015A Head Full of DreamsAn alternative name for the song "Birds" from the album. A demo was leaked on the internet in late 2021.
"Sex & Violence"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3] The title also appears written on a piano at the band's studio, as shown in a 2009 interview.[4]
"Silencia"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]This was presumably the working title for "Major Minus".
"So Sad"1997–1998nonePerformed in 1998 under the name "Starfish".
"Solid Ground (Until the Water Flows Over)"2003X&YIt was performed live only once in 2003. It was intended to be a short opening of the song "Violet Hill" but was scrapped. An instrumental version of the track was leaked onto the internet.[22]
"Someone to Love"[9]2002nonePlayed once during a soundcheck in 2002, but never performed in a proper concert. A very sketchy recording of the song can be found on the Internet. No official title has been given to the song; "Someone to Love" was the title given to the song by one of its listeners.
"Something Ain't Right"[8]2004–2005X&YWritten for X&Y and was slated to appear on the album but was scrapped in early 2005, just prior to X&Y's release.
"Space Symphony"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3] Presumably the original title of "Moving to Mars".
"Spanish Rain"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3] A live version, which can be found on the internet, was played during the band's last leg of the Viva La Vida Tour in February and March 2010; it was then referred to as "Don Quixote". It shares some similarities with the later-released songs "Charlie Brown" and "Don't Let It Break Your Heart" from the band's fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto.
"Spiderwebs"2000noneEarly version of "Trouble"; an audio sample can be found in the timeline section of the band's website.
"St. Stephen"2006–2008Viva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsA demo version of the song can be found on the Internet.
"Sweet Marianne"[17]2002–2004noneAlso referred as "Marianne" only. Written by drummer Will Champion for his then girlfriend.
"This Hollow Frame"[11]2000–2002A Rush of Blood to the Head
"Thought You Might Be a Ghost"[11]2008Viva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsThis was most likely the working title for "42".
"To Likely You"1999The Blue Room
"Tomorrow"2011–2014Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1] / Ghost StoriesFound in the database of 'ASCAP' and/or 'BMI'. A song with the same name was initially included in a provisional track listing for Ghost Stories.[13]
"Turn Your World Around"[9]2004–2005X&Y
"Unbroken"2013–2014Unbroken – Original Motion Picture SoundtrackWas registered in the ASCAP website. This was most likely the original title for "Miracles".
"Vampire Symphony"UnknownUnknownFound on a large poster with the band's guitar tunings. Probably an alternative name for unreleased song "Break of Dawn".
"A View from the Top"2002A Rush of Blood to the HeadPlayed once during a soundcheck in 2002. While This song was played during a soundcheck in 2002, but never in a proper concert. A very sketchy recording of the song can be found on the internet. The title of this song is unofficial and was given by the first listener.
"Vitamins"[9]1998nonePerformed in 1998 under the name "Starfish".
"Waiting in Line"[9]1999–2000ParachutesAppeared in 1999 on Coldplay's website as a working title for their debut album Parachutes. This was most likely the original title for "Shiver".
"Walking for Always"2009–2010noneThe song name comes from a verse of the B-side "Waiting to Get to Your Face".
"Wedding Bells"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album and was performed on guitar by Martin during an episode of The South Bank Show.[3] The lead singer also played the song on other occasions, such as the Apple Keynote convention press conference in 2010, when he played it on piano.
"Wilderness"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3] The title also appears written on a piano at the band's studio, as shown in a 2009 interview.[4]
"Wondering Star"2008–2010Mylo Xyloto[lower-alpha 1]Appeared on a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's fifth studio album.[3]
"World Without You"2012–2014Ghost StoriesShown in a list of songs written on a whiteboard that were being considered for the band's sixth studio album in the "Making of Ghost Stories" documentary.[13]
"Your Guess Is as Good as Mine"2001A Rush of Blood to the HeadEarly version of "God Put a Smile upon Your Face" played live during 2001.
"Your World Turns Upside Down"2003X&YOnly played in 2003. Not to be confused with the B-side "The World Turned Upside Down", was replaced with that song. Live versions can be found on internet.

Notes
  1. Indicatively. Coldplay had originally envisioned two different albums: one acoustic and stripped down, the other more upbeat and electric; they eventually merged the two projects and produced one single record, Mylo Xyloto. Therefore, the unreleased songs from the Mylo Xyloto sessions were not necessarily intended to be on the same album.[1][2]

References
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  2. "Coldplay is the playing field". The Herald Sun. Archived from the original on 22 January 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2012.
  3. Coldplay, Melvyn Bragg (20 September 2009). The South Bank Show - Coldplay (TV show). ITV.
  4. "Coldplay on 60 Minutes (CBS) in 2009". YouTube. 8 February 2008. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  5. "Alien Radio FM". Archived from the original on 21 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  6. "Rehearsing Orphans for Everyday Life – Live in Jordan". YouTube. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  7. "Coldplay's Game of Thrones: The Musical". YouTube. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  8. "Coldplay – New Album Details Emerge". Xfm. 14 February 2005. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
  9. "Unpublished Songs". ColdplayZone.com. Archived from the original on 14 April 2009. Retrieved 17 April 2010.
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  11. Roach (2003) p.89
  12. "Limited edition, for KCRW members Live at KCRW on Morning Becomes Eclectic 12.10.01". KCRW. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
  13. Coldplay (19 May 2014). Making of Ghost Stories (TV show). Sky Arts. Ghost Stories (provisional track listing):
    1. "O"
    2. "The Race"
    3. "Another's Arms"
    4. "Atlas"
    5. "True Love"
    6. "Ghost Stories" (new) [sic]
    7. "Oceans"
    8. "Tomorrow" "World Without You"
    9. "Fly On"
    Others: "Mist" [...]
  14. "Coldplay on Sunday Morning (CBS) in 2011". YouTube. 16 October 2008. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  15. "Coldplay - Gone But Not F. Cotton". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  16. Roach (2003) p.90
  17. Slender Fungus (16 April 2010). "Roadie #42 – Blog #119". Coldplay.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 25 November 2010.
  18. "Intervista a Davide Rossi (#1)". ColdplayZone (in Italian). 28 May 2008. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  19. @coldplaying (24 September 2021). "People Of The Pride seems to have originated from the old Viva demo of "The Man Who Swears"!" (Tweet). Retrieved 24 September 2021 – via Twitter.
  20. "Interview: Coldplay (Part Two)". YouTube. MAXmusicTV. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  21. "Coldplay Promo Interview on Viva La Vida, Part Six (2008)". YouTube. Retrieved 28 February 2010.
  22. "Coldplay - Solid Ground (Until the Water Flows Over) & Violet Hill [Instrumental Studio Version]". YouTube. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
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