We Never Change

Coldplay's song 'We Never Change' from their album 'Parachutes' reflects a yearning for simplicity, truth, and constancy in life. The lyrics, penned by lead singer Chris Martin, express a desire to live a life that is kind and true to others, and to maintain a sense of innocence and purity in one's actions. The repetition of wanting to 'live life' and 'be good' to someone suggests a deep longing for authenticity and genuine relationships.

The chorus, 'We never change, do we? We never learn, do we?' serves as a rhetorical question, highlighting the human tendency to remain the same despite life's experiences. It suggests a certain resignation to the fact that people often resist change and fail to learn from their mistakes. This theme of human inertia is juxtaposed with the aspiration to 'fly and never come down,' which symbolizes the wish to rise above the mundane and achieve a state of perpetual happiness and freedom.

The song also touches on themes of redemption and the acceptance of one's flaws. The lines 'Oh and I don't have a soul to save / Yes and I sin every single day' acknowledge the inevitability of human imperfection. Yet, there is a sense of peace in this acceptance, and a continued hope to live in a 'wooden house' where life is simpler and 'making more friends would be easy.' The wooden house can be seen as a metaphor for a return to nature and a simpler way of living, away from the complexities of modern life. The song ultimately conveys a bittersweet acceptance of the unchanging nature of people, while still holding onto the hope for a better, more connected existence.