Don't Panic

Who it's for

This early Coldplay song pairs a sense that things are precarious with a quiet reminder that there is still beauty around.

Feelings it meets

• Anxiety
• Existential Anxiety
• Loneliness

What it is

"Don't Panic" is the opening track of Coldplay's debut album Parachutes. It grew out of an early Chris Martin song called "Panic," and an earlier recording appeared on the band's 1999 EP The Blue Room. Wikipedia describes the lyrics as recounting a slightly disastrous evening Martin spent with a woman.

Where to find it

All major streaming services.

Before you start

Age: All ages

And what is fear of need but need itself?Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Giving”