The second track and first single of A Rush of Blood to the Head, “In My Place” won the award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards.

Thematically, it speaks of the inevitably unchangeable characteristics present in all humans. Chris warns listeners from letting these flaws deteriorate relationships with loved ones.

The song is directly related to the whole concept of the album and the song “A Rush of Blood to the Head” : the mental state the singer is in, his impulsive behaviours, his insecurities, and all the lack of emotional intelligence in his characteristics. In this song, he asks his significant other to understand him and the place and state he is in because he feels lost.