Gravity (Embrace song)

"Gravity" is a song by English rock band Embrace, released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Out of Nothing (2004). Written by Coldplay, the song was first performed live by Coldplay in 2002. Ultimately, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin gave the song to Embrace, although Coldplay released their own version in 2005 as a B-side to their single "Talk".^[2]

"Gravity"
Single by Embrace
from the album Out of Nothing
B-side	"Wasted"
Released	30 August 2004 (2004-08-30)^[1]
Studio	Olympic (London)
Length	4:40
Label	Independiente
Songwriter(s)	Guy Berryman Jonny Buckland Will Champion Chris Martin
Producer(s)	Youth Embrace
Embrace singles chronology
"Make It Last" (2001) "Gravity" (2004) "Ashes" (2004)

"Gravity" was released in the United Kingdom on 30 August 2004. It subsequently peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart and earned a silver sales certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in October 2019. Radio X ranked it among the best indie songs of 2004.^[3] The B-side, "Wasted", was originally conceived during the Drawn from Memory (2000) sessions.

Track listings

UK CD1^[4]

1. "Gravity" – 4:39
2. "The Shot's Still Ringing" – 3:39
3. "Waterfall" – 5:04
4. "Gravity" (video)

UK CD2^[5]

1. "Gravity" – 4:39
2. "Too Many Times" – 3:59

UK limited-edition 7-inch red vinyl single^[6]

A. "Gravity" – 4:39

B. "Wasted" – 4:24

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2004) Peak position Scotland (OCC)^[7] 2 UK Singles (OCC)^[8] 7

Year-end charts Chart (2004) Position UK Singles (OCC)^[9] 142

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)^[10]	Silver	200,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "Reviews: Singles". Music Week. 21 August 2004. p. 21.
2. Talk (UK 7-inch single sleeve). Coldplay. Parlophone. 2005. R 6679, 00946 346924 7 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
3. "The 25 Best Indie Songs of 2004". Radio X. 9 May 2024. from the original on 9 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
4. Gravity (UK CD1 liner notes). Embrace. Independiente. 2004. ISOM87MS.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
5. Gravity (UK CD2 liner notes). Embrace. Independiente. 2004. ISOM87SMS.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
6. Gravity (UK 7-inch single sleeve). Embrace. Independiente. 2005. ISOM87S.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
7. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
8. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
9. "The Official UK Singles Chart 2004" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
10. "British single certifications – Embrace – Gravity". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 7 July 2020.