In six days, Coldplay will make their return to the Philippines in two-sold-out concerts at the Philippine Arena this January 19 and 20. The British rock band formed in London in 1997 consisting of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer Will Champion captured the hearts of the world by bringing Britpop to the world and not being afraid to adapt it to a more pop direction. Along the way, they have arguably turned into the world's biggest pop-rock band.

The much-awaited concert is presented by Live Nation Philippines and will feature Jikamarie as the special guest front act.

Without further ado, here are our Top 12 picks:

12). Everything's Not Lost (2000)

"'Cause if you ever feel neglected
And if you think that all is lost
I'll be countin' up my demons, yeah
Hopin' everything's not lost..."

A simple, elegant and criminally-underrated track.

11). In My Place (2002)

"In my place, in my place
Were lines that I couldn't change
I was lost, oh yeah
And I was lost, I was lost
Crossed lines I shouldn't have crossed
I was lost, oh yeah..."

The emotional power of "Yellow" multipled tenfold.

10). Paradise (2011)

"Life goes on, it gets so heavy
The wheel breaks the butterfly
Every tear, a waterfall
In the night, the stormy night, she'd close her eyes
In the night, the stormy night, away she'd fly

And dream of paradise..."

A ballad of escapism.

9). My Universe (with BTS) (2021)

"In the night, I lie and look up at you
When the morning comes, I watch you rise
There's a paradise they couldn't capture
That bright infinity inside your eyes..."

A heavenly ode to brotherhood, hope, and love.

8). Hymn for the Weekend (2015)

"Oh, angel sent from up above
You know you make my world light up
When I was down, when I was hurt
You came to lift me up
Life is a drink and love's a drug
Oh, now I think I must be miles up
When I was a river dried up
You came to rain a flood..."

7). A Sky Full of Stars (2014)

"'Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars
I'm gonna give you my heart
'Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars
'Cause you light up the path..."

Clubby transpositions of their old sound.

6). Sparks (2000)

"Did I drive you away?
I know what you'll say
You say, "Oh, sing one you know"
But I promise you this
I'll always look out for you
Yeah, that's what I'll do..."

The tender, wistful instrumentation, the straightforward lyrics that lodge right in the heart, the rawness of Chris Martin's beautiful voice, the lullaby-like melody and the dream-like piano and guitar.

5). The Scientist (2002)

"I was just guessin' at numbers and figures
Pullin' the puzzles apart
Questions of science, science and progress
Do not speak as loud as my heart
And tell me you love me, come back and haunt me
Oh, and I rush to the start
Runnin' in circles, chasin' our tails
Comin' back as we are..."

An ode to a fresh separation.

4). Something Just Like This (with The Chainsmokers) (2017)

"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..."

A soundtrack for the starry atmosphere and the impending apocalypse.

3). Fix You (2005)

"When you try your best, but you don't succeed
When you get what you want, but not what you need
When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse
And the tears come streamin' down your face
When you lose somethin' you can't replace
When you love someone, but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?"

A masterclass in simplicity and universality.

2). Viva La Vida (2008)

"I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
"Now the old king is dead, long live the king"
One minute, I held the key
Next, the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castles stand
Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand"

A very poignant depiction of the hubris that comes when one's kingdom is falling apart.

1). Yellow (2000)

"Look at the stars Look how they shine for you And everything you do Yeah, they were all yellow I came along I wrote a song for you And all the things you do And it was called "Yellow"

This song epitomizes Coldplay's ability to create these universal anthems of emotions wrapped in such a tight and accessible package that’s so enjoyable.