'Violet Hill' Mood Board

'Violet Hill' Mood Board

The majority of the pictures included in the mood board above links to the theme of war, which is the main theme/topic of the song (which is portrayed through the lyrics). Other pictures revolve around the themes of the corruption in the Government and Media.

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