Video): Coldplay - Orphans (official

: 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".

: Key scenes feature the band performing upside down or sideways in a bombed-out room , which literally and figuratively represents a world turned upside down by conflict. Joy as Resistance Coldplay - Orphans (Official Video)

: In line with the album Everyday Life , the video emphasizes the "human-ness" of its subjects. Chris Martin has stated that the song aims to strip away labels like "refugee" or "migrant," replacing them with the simple reality that these are just people who want to "go home and be normal". : By pairing "gut-wrenchingly sad" lyrics with a

: The action frequently cuts between high-energy studio sessions and intimate, black-and-white footage of the band performing in backyards and on beaches. Chris Martin has stated that the song aims