Coldplay: Clocks (2002)

"Clocks" is one of the few iconic songs to come out of the 2000s. It's a piano driven song with minimalist accompanyment. The main theme seems to be the obsession over time as well as a sense of urgency. On a totally unrelated note, the Detroit Tigers play "Clocks" after a loss.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d020hcWA_Wg&ob=av2n