The song was inspired by Dido's real-life breakup with her former fiancé, entertainment lawyer Bob Page. They had been together for seven years (1995–2002), and Dido has stated that the lyrics were a way of processing the "mess and destruction" of that split. It captures the specific emotional state where one person has moved on while the other is still deeply, quietly attached. The Symbolic Meaning
: Throughout the video, the two characters narrowly miss each other in public spaces like record stores and street corners. Dido - White Flag
Directed by Joseph Kahn , the music video stars actor David Boreanaz and tells a visual story of two people living separate lives but still haunted by each other. The song was inspired by Dido's real-life breakup