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Something Just Like This

Artist: Coldplay

Album: Something Just Like This

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Minimum age: All ages

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Detailed Analysis

These lyrics are clean and wholesome in content. The song expresses a desire for a simple, genuine romantic relationship rather than an idealized or superheroic partner. References are drawn from mythology, comic book heroes, and classic legends (Achilles, Hercules, Spider-Man, Batman, Superman), which are broadly familiar and age-appropriate. The romantic themes are mild — centered on emotional connection, longing, and a simple kiss — with no sexual innuendo, double entendres, suggestive euphemisms, profanity, violence, or drug and alcohol references. The overall message promotes authenticity and realistic expectations in relationships, which is a positive and constructive value. The mention of 'somebody I can kiss' is innocent in context and does not carry sexual undertones.

Themes
romance
relationships
mythology
superheroes
longing
authenticity
emotional connection
simplicity

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Lyrics

I've been reading books of old The legends and the myths Achilles and his gold Hercules and his gifts Spider-Man's control And Batman with his fists And clearly, I don't see myself Upon that list But she said, "Where d'you wanna go? How much you wanna risk? I'm not looking for somebody With some superhuman gifts Some superhero Some fairy tale bliss Just something I can turn to Somebody I can kiss" I want something just like this Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo Oh, I want something just like this Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo Oh, I want something just like this Yeah I want something just like this I've been reading books of old The legends and the myths The testaments, they told The moon and its eclipse And Superman unrolls A suit before he lifts But I'm not the kind of person That it fits She said, "Where d'you wanna go? How much you wanna risk? I'm not looking for somebody With some superhuman gifts Some superhero Some fairy tale bliss Just something I can turn to Somebody I can miss" I want something just like this Oh, I want something just like this Oh, I want something just like this (Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo) your turn Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo (Oh, I want) something just like this (Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo) (Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo) Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo Where d'you wanna go? How much you wanna risk? I'm not looking for somebody With some superhuman gifts Some superhero Some fairy tale bliss Just something I can turn to Somebody I can kiss I want something just like this Oh, I want something just like this Yes, sir Oh, I want something just like this Something just like this Oh, I want something just like this Oh, I want something just like this


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Analysis performed on May 31, 2026
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