The song explores themes of existential anxiety, the passage of time, and the urgency of the human experience ( Genius Lyrics ).
Released as a single on March 24, 2003, from the album A Rush of Blood to the Head .
The song is famous for its iconic, circular piano melody, which frontman Chris Martin initially considered a "throwaway" idea.
It was ranked 490th on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list in 2010.
The official video has over 559 million views on the Coldplay YouTube channel as of early 2026.
The song explores themes of existential anxiety, the passage of time, and the urgency of the human experience ( Genius Lyrics ).
Released as a single on March 24, 2003, from the album A Rush of Blood to the Head .
The song is famous for its iconic, circular piano melody, which frontman Chris Martin initially considered a "throwaway" idea.
It was ranked 490th on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list in 2010.
The official video has over 559 million views on the Coldplay YouTube channel as of early 2026.
