Coldplay - Orphans (official Video) Direct

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

The video leans heavily into what critics have called a "profound, paradoxical message". Coldplay - Orphans (Official Video)

: The visuals are filled with blooming flowers and joyous dancing, yet the lyrics tell the tragic story of Rosaleen and her father ("Baba") who are killed in a Damascus bombing. Watch the official music video for 'Orphans' to

Central to the video’s impact is the inclusion of a diverse group of young dancers who surround the band. Ultimately, the "Orphans" video is a tribute to

Ultimately, the "Orphans" video is a tribute to the enduring human spirit. It celebrates the "life bursting out on our planet" while refusing to look away from the bombs and "missile monsoons" that threaten it.

: 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".