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It has been notably covered by artists like Ed Sheeran and the a cappella group Straight No Chaser .
The song was one of the last tracks added to their debut album after the record label had already "closed" it. Music Video Details It has been notably covered by artists like
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
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 It explores the selfless act of waiting for
Lead singer Danny O'Donoghue wrote it after a personal breakup, though he admitted he didn't actually go to such extremes as waiting on a street corner in real life.
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.