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YO"Clocks" is a standout track by Coldplay from their 2002 album A Rush of Blood to the Head. Its iconic piano riff and themes of time's relentless pressure make it a fan favorite. The song was collaboratively written by all four band members—Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion—and released as a single in March 2003. It features cryptic lyrics about urgency and contrast, built around that unforgettable piano melody, with an outro melody originally whistled by producer Ken Nelson.
Clocking in at over five minutes, it follows a somewhat unconventional pop format: intro, verses, refrains, instrumental breaks, bridge, and a drawn-out coda with piano variations and layered vocals. Critics note its haunting minor chords despite a major feel, creating optimism amid dissonance. "Clocks" won Record of the Year at the 2004 Grammys and has been widely sampled. Coldplay has performed it live countless times, including a memorable 2023 rooftop version on Jimmy Kimmel Live for the show's 20th anniversary.
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