This song was written as part of Coldplays fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto. The album is known for its theme of contrasting darkness and colorfulness, and Charlie Brown, one of its lead tracks, captures this essence with its hopeful lyrics and lively melody. The song is partly inspired by the nostalgic image of the cartoon character of the same name, symbolizing innocence and loss. The lyrics discuss liberation, hope, and the beauty found in yout ... See more [+] h and dreams.
Stole a key Took a car downtown where the lost boys meet Took a car downtown and took what they offered me To set me free I saw the lights go down at the end of the scene Saw the lights go down and standing in front of me
In my scarecrow dreams When they smash my heart into smithereens e a bright red rose come bursting the concrete Be a cartoon heart
Light a fire, a fire, a spark Light a fire, a flame in my heart
We'll run wild We'll be glowing in the dark
All the boys, all the girls All that matters in the world All the boys, all the girls All the madness that occurs All the highs, all the lows As the room a-spinning, goes