By Nola Ojomu
Published: 17:58 EST, 27 April 2014 | Updated: 18:15 EST, 27 April 2014
Chris Martin has spoken about how his personal issues played a part in his marital split from Gwyneth Paltrow.
In an revealing interview with BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe, the Coldplay frontman gave the first real insight into troubles within his ten-year marriage to the actress.
'About two years ago I was mess really because I can't enjoy the thing that we are good at and I can't enjoy the great things around me because I'm burdened by this,' the 38-year old said. 'I've got to not blame anyone else and make some changes.'
Ready to talk: Coldplay frontman Chris Martin - seen outside his hotel in Germany on Saturday - has spoken about his split from Gwyneth Paltrow in a new interview
He continued: 'I wouldn't use the word breakdown, this was more a realisation about trying to grow up basically.
'If you can't open yourself up, you can't appreciate the wonder inside. So you can be with someone very wonderful, but because of your own issues you cannot let that be celebrated in the right way.
'What changed for me was - I don't want to go through life being scared of it, being scared of love, being scared of rejection, being scared of failure.'
Happier times: The musician spoke exclusively to BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe about how 'breakdown' of his ten-year-marriage inspired his new album, Ghost Stories
Moving on: Gwyneth was spotted stepping into her car after apparently getting her chakras balanced in Los Angeles on Friday
Chris revealed how the end the couple's troubles began as he said: 'Up to a certain point in my life I wasn't completely vulnerable and it caused some problems.
He added: 'If you don't let love really in then you can't really give it back. So what Ghost Story means to me is like you've got to open yourself up to love and if you really do, of course it will be painful at times, but then it will be great at some point.'
The musician took part in an hour long interview, which will air on Monday 28th April, and while he did not mention his estranged wife by name, he spoke about candidly about his love and life.
Chris mused: 'I think in life everyone needs to be broken in some way.
'I think everyone in their life goes through challenges, whether it's love or money, kids, or illness... You have to really not run away from that stuff.
'Life throws these colorful challenges at you … what we decided to do on Ghost Stories was to really be honest about it and say, this is what's been happening.'
Hard to love: Chris revealed that his inability to let in love has caused problems in his life
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Speaking about his new single magic, Chris explained: 'It's about saying this person is really awesome and is magic, and of course certain parts of it have to change because that's life but not everything has to be black or white or clear cut and that's okay.
'It's not a question of you either really love someone or you really hate someone, its more nuanced than that - especially with the modern world's complications – like travelling and all the stuff that come to life, and illness and addiction and all that sort of thing.
While the video sees Chris saving a damsel from an unhappy relationship, Chris said: 'It's just saying - ultimately there is magic between two people no matter what anyone else thinks.'
The couple, who were considered one of Hollywood's most solid partnerships, stunned fans when they confirmed their split less than two months ago on March 25.
Conscious uncoupling: Gwyneth and Chris are parents to Apple, eight, and Moses, six
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The interview also saw Chris reveal his admiration for pop boyband One Direction.
Chris admitted: 'I think One Direction are the biggest band in the world, their songs are great.
'I'm saying One Direction are brilliant and I'm not kidding. You know why? Because their songs are really good and I don't think that any of them are going to go solo. I think they appreciate their chemistry from watching their movie.
He spoke candidly about his appreciation of Harry Styles as he added: 'Harry has come to a couple of our shows, I think I probably said the same thing about chemistry.
'I can't remember - I was too enamored with his hair cut. I was like this: 'I was pretty sure I was a straight guy before' - I was having a hot flush.'
The rocker also admitted that Zane Lowe's infamous interview with rapper Kanye West was the reason why he chose to sit down with the DJ.
Chris said: 'I have to say the reason I wanted to do this was because I love your Kanye interview.
'That guy is amazing and I think he is misunderstood by people who only look on the surface. I understand what he is talking about and I understand what he means.'
The full hour-long interview with Chris Martin will be broadcast at 8pm on Monday 28 April on Zane Lowe's BCC Radio 1 show.
It's getting real: Removal men were seen at the London home of Gywneth and Chris earlier this week
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