i have thousands of songs in my itunes and sometimes i lose track of what music is actually in my library.  a recent example, “everything’s not lost” by coldplay (i know i’ve heard it before, but i just listened to it the other day).  here, chris martin sings about not losing hope through tough times.  the band promotes a similar message in other songs, but one way this rendition stands out is in its structure.  the track is built more like a gospel choir hymn, especially with its almost spiritual call to “sing your demons away” while winding down with the title as a repeated refrain.  lyrics below:

When I’m counting up my demons.
Saw there was one for every day.
With the good ones on my shoulder,
I drove the other ones away. 

If you ever feel neglected,
If you think all is lost,
I’ll be counting up my demons, yeah,
Hoping everything’s not lost.
When you thought that it was over,
You could feel it all around,
Everybody’s out to get you,
Don’t you let it drag you down.
Cause if you ever feel neglected,
If you think that all is lost,
I’ll be counting up my demons, yeah.
Hoping everything’s not lost

everything’s not lost

01/25/13 — coldplay, depression, hope, inspiration, loss, mental health, motivation, singing