Square One

Who it's for

The opener of X&Y deals with feeling back at the start and searching for direction in a big, uncertain world.

Feelings it meets

• Starting Over
• Existential Anxiety
• Uncertainty

What it is

"Square One" is the opening track on Coldplay's third album X&Y, released in June 2005. Chris Martin called it a call to arms, a plea to each band member not to be intimidated by outside people or pressures. It opens an album whose songs deal with doubts, fears and hopes in a questioning, philosophical voice.

Where to find it

All major streaming services.

Before you start

Age: All ages

Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Pain”