Coldplay - Orphans — (official Video)

The video leans heavily into what critics have called a "profound, paradoxical message".

Watch the official music video for 'Orphans' to see the vibrant choreography and behind-the-scenes footage mentioned above: Coldplay - Orphans (Official Video) YouTube• Oct 25, 2019 Orphans | Coldpedia, the Coldplay Wiki | Fandom Coldplay - Orphans (Official Video)

: The action frequently cuts between high-energy studio sessions and intimate, black-and-white footage of the band performing in backyards and on beaches. The video leans heavily into what critics have

: The shout-along chorus features a full choir, including Chris Martin’s children, Apple and Moses. This collective voice reinforces the theme of communal yearning for home and youthful innocence. Lyric and Visual Disconnect This collective voice reinforces the theme of communal

: By pairing "gut-wrenchingly sad" lyrics with a major-key melody and a joyous video, Coldplay prompts viewers to self-reflect and empathize with the resilient spirit of those who have lost everything but still long for the simple joy of being "young again".