Coldplay have released the music video for "True Love," the third single off British rock band's latest "Ghost Stories" album. The theme of that album was frontman Chris Martin's conscious uncoupling from wife Gwyneth Paltrow. The "True Love" video tells a sad, yet heartwarming story about two outcasts who find strength through their struggles and ultimately find happiness within themselves and each other. And the message behind the video is that, in spite of the obstacles blocking our access, 'anything is possible.'
This song finds Martin missing the passion they had at the beginning of their relationship and questioning if she still loves him. During an interview with BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe, Martin was asked directly by the DJ whether the subject of the album was the breakdown of his relationship, Martin responded, "I wouldn't use the word breakdown, this was more a realization about trying to grow up basically."
Romantic at heart: Martin shows how huge his heart is by putting on an inflatable sumo suit to portray a backstage janitor with a 'big' heart yearning in search of the bigger picture dance on stage in Jonas Åkerlund-directed video which serves as a moving representation of the song's lyrics about wanting not only love, but a love that's real. Martin sings, "Just tell me you love me/ If you don't then lie/ Lie to me/ And call it true/ Call it true love." But Martin actually isn't alone, he has Canadian actress Jessica Lucas, starring opposite him as an aspiring lithe ballerina sporting her own sumo suit and is therefore ostracized by her fellow dancers and frequently turned down for gigs.
However, the free-spirited, beautiful ballerina doesn't let it get her down, and she's proud to dance to the beat of her own drum, while Martin's more lonesome-seeming janitor goes about his daily duties and entertains his own fantasies about the corps de ballet. Mocked and chastised for their appearance, they both aspire to be dancers despite repeated put-downs by those around them. They eventually meet, fall in love and put on a dance show of their own showcasing their unique styles. The whimsical video is a sweethearted affair that disgustingly cute!
This song finds Martin missing the passion they had at the beginning of their relationship and questioning if she still loves him. During an interview with BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe, Martin was asked directly by the DJ whether the subject of the album was the breakdown of his relationship, Martin responded, "I wouldn't use the word breakdown, this was more a realization about trying to grow up basically."
Romantic at heart: Martin shows how huge his heart is by putting on an inflatable sumo suit to portray a backstage janitor with a 'big' heart yearning in search of the bigger picture dance on stage in Jonas Åkerlund-directed video which serves as a moving representation of the song's lyrics about wanting not only love, but a love that's real. Martin sings, "Just tell me you love me/ If you don't then lie/ Lie to me/ And call it true/ Call it true love." But Martin actually isn't alone, he has Canadian actress Jessica Lucas, starring opposite him as an aspiring lithe ballerina sporting her own sumo suit and is therefore ostracized by her fellow dancers and frequently turned down for gigs.
However, the free-spirited, beautiful ballerina doesn't let it get her down, and she's proud to dance to the beat of her own drum, while Martin's more lonesome-seeming janitor goes about his daily duties and entertains his own fantasies about the corps de ballet. Mocked and chastised for their appearance, they both aspire to be dancers despite repeated put-downs by those around them. They eventually meet, fall in love and put on a dance show of their own showcasing their unique styles. The whimsical video is a sweethearted affair that disgustingly cute!
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