Continuing the existential themes of A Rush of Blood to the Head, “Clocks” opens with a haunting piano melody into Chris Martin’s falsetto vocals.

The song concerns the paradox facing humanity: an obsession with time and punctuality versus a desire to savor every moment and “seize the day.” The lyrics speak to this universal existential anxiety.

Several remixes exist of the song, and there are many samples of the piano riff used throughout the song. “Clocks” was well received by critics and even won “Record of the Year” at the 2004 Grammy Awards.