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. Coldplay - Clocks (Official Video)
Directed by Dominic Leung, the video captures the high-energy, atmospheric visuals that became a staple of Coldplay's early live performances. The song is famous for its iconic, circular
The official video has over 559 million views on the Coldplay YouTube channel as of early 2026. circular piano melody
"Clocks" won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 2004. 🎼 Key Information
The song explores themes of existential anxiety, the passage of time, and the urgency of the human experience ( Genius Lyrics ).