The title "The Scientist" refers to a person who relies on logic, data, and "numbers and figures" to understand the world.
The climax (which is chronologically the beginning) reveals the accident was caused by a moment of distractionβthe passenger unbuckled her seatbelt to put on a jacket just as the car veered off course. The Conflict of Logic vs. Emotion Coldplay - The Scientist (Official 4K Video)
The video opens with frontman lying on a mattress in an urban setting, appearing dazed and emotionally lost. As the story unfolds in reverse, the viewer pieces together the tragedy that has occurred: a fatal car accident. The title "The Scientist" refers to a person