As Coldplay fans flooded social media with posts from the Grammy-winning band’s India tour, many who missed out on tickets expressed their frustration. One X user addressed these fans, sharing advice: “Attending the concert isn’t a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, though it might appear like that.”.
In a lengthy note on X, the woman said that she knew how it felt to miss out and cautioned against the flood of concert posts that could exacerbate feelings of exclusion. She told fans to step back and said, “Over the next two weeks, you’re going to see endless stories of the Coldplay concert—people posting blurry videos, screaming lyrics they barely know, and acting like it’s the most life-changing experience ever.”. And if you’re sitting there, just watching and skipping through, feeling a little left out or wondering why your life isn’t as exciting, take a deep breath.
Not everyone is a die-hard fan
She was of the view that very few could get ticket passes and further told that most the attendee do not even listen to the best of Coldplay. “Let’s be real—90% of the Indian crowd at that concert probably knows only 5-6 songs at best. I know so many people who are just going because it’s the ‘cool thing’ to do, not because they’re die-hard fans,” she stated, further making a case why social media goes wild over such activities.
“This isn’t some once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that defines success, happiness, or whether you have your life figured out. It’s just another event that’s been hyped up beyond measure,” she concluded, offering solace to those feeling left out.
Focus on Your Own Journey
She told the fans not to get caught up in other people’s lives, instead encouraging them to focus on their self-improvement: You don’t have to chase every trend to feel like your life is meaningful. What you see online is just a highlight reel, and people will move on to the next thing in no time. Just scroll past those stories like you always do, focus on your own journey, and trust that you are exactly where you need to be.
Mixed Reactions Online
The post garnered thousands of views, with responses ranging from agreement to criticism. “Respectfully, not everyone at the concert is chasing trends or FOMO. Some of us are die-hard fans who know the lyrics to almost all their songs, including the lesser-known albums,” said one user.
Another user defended the post’s intent, saying, “She wanted people not to think about something social media overhyping and manipulating us into believing it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
