All Good Things (feat. Nelly Furtado) (Unreleased)

Coldplay's unreleased track "All Good Things (feat. Nelly Furtado)" delves into the transient nature of life and relationships. The song opens with a sense of existential dread, as the narrator grapples with the harshness of reality. The lyrics, "Honestly what will become of me / Don't like reality / It's way too clear to me," reflect a discomfort with the clarity and inevitability of life's progression. This discomfort is juxtaposed with a sense of escapism, as the narrator admits to missing out on life by daydreaming, suggesting a preference for the comfort of imagination over the starkness of reality.

The recurring refrain, "Flames to dust / Lovers to friends / Why do all good things come to an end," serves as a poignant reminder of the impermanence of joy and love. The metaphor of flames turning to dust symbolizes the inevitable decay of passion and excitement, while the transition from lovers to friends highlights the bittersweet evolution of relationships. This theme is further explored in the verses, where the narrator reflects on the fleeting nature of youth and the stress of living a restless life. The line, "I want to pull away when the dream dies / The pain sets in and I don't cry," captures the emotional numbness that often accompanies the end of a cherished experience.

The imagery of dogs barking at the new moon and the sky falling adds a surreal, almost apocalyptic layer to the song. These lines evoke a sense of longing and anticipation for change, yet also a resignation to the inevitable end. The repeated motif of dogs hoping for the new moon "so that they could die" underscores the cyclical nature of life and death, and the acceptance that all good things must eventually come to an end. Coldplay and Nelly Furtado's collaboration in this track creates a hauntingly beautiful meditation on the ephemeral nature of existence, urging listeners to cherish the fleeting moments of joy and love.