Coldplay

You should know right off the bat that Coldplay is my favorite band. I know some people think they are overdramatic or not remotely in tune, but I disagree. I love their music, their message, their style. The high notes in "Up in Flames" send shivers down my spine. Coldplay songs cause me to think about myself and evaluate how I am living my life, something no other music has compelled me to do before.
I went to Dallas for their concert (I got tickets for my birthday, by far the best present I have received) and it truly was a great experience. The reason I know Coldplay is my favorite band is because my seats weren't first or fourth or tenth row. I wasn't even on the floor. I was in the middle section, back on the right side of the stage, a little far up, and loved every second. It was as if I had been close enough to reach out and touch Chris Martin.
What I love the most about their music is the real messages they convey through the lyrics. Chris sings about soaring love, soul-crushing loss, and wanting to help so badly but not knowing how. I know every word to every song and just embrace the way the music is so applicable to my life. When I'm sad or happy or confused or concerned or stressed-on-the-verge-of-a-mental-breakdown, I turn on Coldplay. "Fix You" has made me cry multiple times, "Parachutes" is a mere 45 second song that is arguably my favorite, and "Green Eyes" remains one of the prettiest songs I have ever heard.
I introduced them to my best friend last year and brought her to the concert with me, and this really showed me something about myself. I started to become so protective of Coldplay, as if they were my own personal iPod that people had to ask permission to use. It was strange, and a bit unhealthy, but I had to control myself before I could enjoy myself. Besides, sharing my favorite music with the world brings me more joy in the end, right?