The video originally featured four alternate endings , and fans were invited to vote for their favorite version.
While the narrative focus is on Danny at the corner, these scenes are spliced with shots of the full band performing together in a car park. Impact & Legacy The video originally featured four alternate endings ,
Released in July 2008, the song peaked at #2 on the UK Singles Chart , narrowly missing the top spot to Katy Perry’s "I Kissed a Girl". It has been notably covered by artists like
It has been notably covered by artists like Ed Sheeran and the a cappella group Straight No Chaser . It explores the selfless act of waiting for
To emphasize the passage of time, the production used time-lapse photography and lighting shifts to show Danny remaining stationary while the world moves around him.
The band describes it as a " Forrest Gump-style song ". It explores the selfless act of waiting for a lost love at the exact spot they first met, hoping their presence will eventually reach her through word of mouth or the news.
The track gained significant visibility through its use in the TV show Ghost Whisperer and as part of the 2009 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.