Some songs never really leave us — they just wait for the right heartbreak. That’s exactly what’s happening with Coldplay’s 2000 ballad Sparks, which has suddenly resurfaced in a big way following the news of Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson’s breakup.

What was once a quiet, nostalgic track from Coldplay’s early days is now the unofficial soundtrack of heartbreak on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and beyond. Since the breakup went public, thousands of users have paired their personal breakup stories, POV edits, memes, and even ironic videos with the soft, melancholic intro and lyrics of Sparks. The hashtags #Sparks and #BreakupAnthem have exploded across platforms, sending the song soaring up the viral charts and spiking its streaming numbers.

It's the kind of organic cultural moment that only the internet can deliver. One emotional headline, one perfectly timed song — and suddenly a new generation is discovering Sparks for the first time, while longtime fans are seeing it through a fresh, digital lens.

Martin and Johnson had long been one of Hollywood’s most low-key couples, and the quiet end of their relationship somehow made this sudden burst of musical nostalgia even more poignant. Once again, social media proves: the right song at the right emotional moment can feel like it was written just for you — even if it came out two decades ago.