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\n[E-mail : sofyanoktaviansyah9@gmail.com](E-mail : sofyanoktaviansyah9@gmail.com), [imanudinjajat@gmail.com](imanudinjajat@gmail.com)  \n\n| Article Info | Abstract |\n| --- | --- |\n| Received : 24 June 2026\u003Cbr>Accepted : 1 July 2026\u003Cbr>Revised : 8 July 2026 | This study examines the linguistic subtleties found in the lyrics of four well-known Coldplay songs: \"Yellow,\" \"Paradise,\" \"Viva la Vida,\" and\"Fix You.\" It focuses on the use oftenses in these songs. The goal is to investigate how the band's use of verb tenses affects the emotional range and narrative coherence of their songs. The qualitative approach entails a thorough examination of the lyrics in order to identify, classify, and interpret the use of tenses. Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, and Chris Martin, collectively known as Coldplay, are the subject of this analysis because of their profound influence on the music business over the course of more than 20 years. The results show that every song has unique tense patterns. For example, \"Yellow\" uses the simple past tense 53% of the time, whereas \"Paradise\" uses it 73% of the time. \"Viva la Vida\" exhibits a wide variety of tenses, such as past perfect, present, simple past, and others. The present tense is most prevalent in \"Fix You,\" at 65% . All things considered, Coldplay masterfully uses tense variation to portray a range of feelings and viewpoints, which adds to the song's timeless appeal. Our knowledge of the function of language in song writing storytelling is improved by this study. |\n| Keywords:\u003Cbr>Tenses, Songs, Lyrics |  |\n\nIntroduction  \nEnglish is currently the most significant language in the world. In this world, language is the foundation of communication. There are countless languages spoken throughout the world (Arba et al., 2023) . Humans use language to communicate thoughts, sensations, and ideas in a variety of contexts (Gina Anggraeni, M. Bahri Arifin, 2022) . Language has become a tool for communication, both written and verbal (Ni Wayan Swarniti, 2022) . English is a language that many people speak as a first, second, or foreign language worldwide (Imliyana et al., 2015) . Being a universal language, music has the unmatched power to tell tales, arouse emotions, and cut through time. Harmonious wordplay is a form of artistic expression found in music (Harnia, 2021) . As art evolvesin today's world, song lyrics serve as a means for people to communicate their opinions (Permatajaya, 2015) . In the context of songwriting, artists can effectively communicate their stories and feelings through the careful selection of words. Song lyrics serve as a vehicle for the songwriter's ideas to be communicated to listeners in order to deliver messages (Hidayah, 2022) . Of all the bands whose songs have become part of the world's soundtrack, Coldplay is one of the most well-known, beloved for their ethereal arrangements and moving lyrics. We take a close look at the linguistic fabric of Coldplay's song lyrics in this scholarly investigation, paying particular attention to the subtle usage of tenses.  \nThe members of the British rock group Coldplay are Guy Berryman on bass, Jonny Buckland on guitar, Will Champion on drums, and Chris Martin on vocals and piano (Ditharifiasari & Putri, 2022) . The lyrics to Coldplay songs have particular meaning because the verb tense used can create the sense of place and emotion in the narrative. The group has been recording music for over 20 years, and the songs they have released explore a wide range of topics, including love, grief, hope, and existential concerns. We'll see how Coldplay employs tension to accentuate the beauty and significance of their lyrics.  \nThe goal of this study is to investigate Coldplay song tenses in detail. Four of their well-known songs will be examined: \"Yellow,\" \"Paradise,\" \"Viva la Vida,\" and \"Fix You.\" These songs wer","cbCaivrrqDqYCop5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivrrqDqYCop5","pdf",295332,"English","# Introduction\n# Research Methods\n# Findings and Discussion","[{\"question\":\"Which Coldplay songs are analyzed in this study?\",\"answer\":\"The study analyzes four Coldplay songs: \\\"Yellow,\\\" \\\"Paradise,\\\" \\\"Viva la Vida,\\\" and \\\"Fix You.\\\"\"},{\"question\":\"What is the main focus of the analysis?\",\"answer\":\"The analysis focuses on how verb tenses are used in the lyrics and how tense variation influences emotional expression and narrative coherence.\"},{\"question\":\"What do the results show about tense patterns across the songs?\",\"answer\":\"The results show that each song has unique tense patterns, such as \\\"Yellow\\\" using simple past 53% of the time, \\\"Paradise\\\" using it 73%, and \\\"Fix You\\\" showing present tense as the most prevalent at 65%.\"}]","ANALYSIS OF TENSES IN COLDPLAY SONGS LYRICS | PDF",23]