The highly anticipated presale for Coldplay’s concert at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi kicked off today, September 25, 2024, at 12 PM UAE time. Fans who pre-registered eagerly waited with unique links to secure their spots. However, with over 300,000 fans queued on Ticketmaster, thousands were left disappointed without tickets.
If you were one of the unlucky ones who didn’t manage to score a ticket, here are 15 Coldplay songs to help you through the disappointment:
Fix You
“When you try your best, but you don’t succeed…” This is the ultimate Coldplay song for disappointment. Missing tickets can feel heartbreaking, but this song reminds you that healing will come, and a light will guide you home.
The Scientist
The feelings of regret and missed opportunities are reflected in this ballad. “Nobody said it was easy,” sums up how it feels when you come so close, yet fall short.
In My Place
This song’s deep longing captures the same feeling as wishing you could have secured those tickets. The lyrics resonate with dreams that didn’t quite materialize.
Everglow
Even if you couldn’t get tickets, this track reminds you that the emotions Coldplay’s music evokes will always stay with you, giving you that warm, ever-present glow.
Trouble
Feeling like you’re stuck in a rut of bad luck? This song reflects the frustration and helplessness of missing out on something you’ve been looking forward to for so long.
A Sky Full of Stars
This upbeat track encourages you to find light in the darkness. Sure, you missed out this time, but there’s beauty all around you—like a sky full of stars.
Up&Up
An anthem of resilience and hope, “Up&Up” reminds you to keep moving forward. Didn’t get the tickets? Don’t worry, there’s always another way to uplift yourself.
Shiver
The sting of disappointment is real, and this song mirrors that aching feeling. But sometimes, no matter how much you want something, it just doesn’t happen.
Paradise
When your dream doesn’t come true—like missing Coldplay live—this song lets you escape into the idea of something better waiting for you, a paradise not yet reached.
Don’t Panic
This short, sweet track encourages you to move past the things you can’t control. Sure, you missed out on tickets, but “we live in a beautiful world” full of other opportunities.
Clocks
The ticking clock reminds us of fleeting moments, much like missing a chance for tickets. This song captures that bittersweet realization, but its rhythm keeps you moving forward.
Lost!
“Just because I’m losing, doesn’t mean I’m lost.” This anthem of resilience tells you that even though you didn’t get tickets, it’s not the end. There’s always another way to enjoy the music.
Yellow
One of Coldplay’s most iconic songs, “Yellow” offers comfort when you’re feeling low. There’s still something bright and beautiful in the world, even when it feels far away.
Magic
There’s a wistfulness in “Magic” that reflects the feeling of missing out on something special. But the magic of Coldplay’s music is still there, no matter the circumstances.
Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall
When you’re ready to let go of the disappointment, this high-energy song will help you dance away the frustration and turn every tear into something beautiful.
Despite the disappointment, Coldplay has announced a second show due to overwhelming demand. If you missed out on the presale for the January 11, 2025, concert, you still have a chance to grab tickets for their newly added show on January 12, 2025, at Zayed Sports City Stadium.