The song was inspired by Chris Martin's own "bad behaviour" toward his bandmates during their early studio sessions. It serves as a raw message of apology and repentance.
: Built around a gentle, melancholic piano riff, the song uses a minimalistic approach with understated drums and mournful harmonies. The song was inspired by Chris Martin's own
: Features the band as 2D cut-outs in a whimsical but dark forest scene. It won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction in 2002. melancholic piano riff
The video most commonly found on the Official Coldplay YouTube Channel is the "US Version," though two distinct versions exist: " though two distinct versions exist: