Hymn for the Weekend

Coldplay

About Hymn for the Weekend

"Hymn for the Weekend" is a song by British rock band Coldplay with uncredited guest vocals from American singer Beyoncé. It was released on 25 January 2016 as the second single from their seventh studio album, A Head Full of Dreams (2015). The song was written by the members of Coldplay and produced by Rik Simpson, Avicii, Digital Divide, and Stargate. "Hymn for the Weekend" has reached number six on the UK Singles Chart and also reached the top twenty in countries such as Switzerland, Ireland, France, Sweden, Austria, Belgium, Italy and Spain. In the US, with the Seeb remix, the song reached number 25 on the US Billboard Hot 100. A music video for the song was released on 29 January 2016 and features Coldplay in various cities in India, with Beyoncé performing in some scenes. It also featured Indian Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor in a brief role. 


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Drink from me, drink from me (oh-ah-oh-ah)
Then we'll shoot across the (symphony)
Then we'll shoot across the sky
Drink from me, drink from me (oh-ah-oh-ah)
Then we'll shoot across the (oh-ah-oh-ah)
Symphony
(So high, so high)
Then we'll shoot across the sky

Oh, angels sent from up above
You know you make my world light up
When I was down, when I was hurt
You came to lift me up
Life is a drink, and love's a drug
Oh now I think I must be miles up
When I was hurt, withered, dried up
You came to rain a flood

So drink from me, drink from me
When I was so thirsty
We're on a symphony
Now I just can't get enough
Put your wings on me, wings on me
When I was so heavy
We're on a symphony
When I'm lower, lower, lower, low

Ah-oh-ah-oh-ah
Got me feeling drunk and high
So high, so high
Oh-ah-oh-ah-oh-ah
I'm feeling drunk and high
So high, so high
(Woo)
(Woo-ooo-ooo-woo)

Oh, angels sent from up above
I feel it coursing through my blood
Life is a drink, your love's about
To make the stars come out

Put your wings on me, wings on me
When I was so heavy
We're on a symphony
When I'm lower, lower, lower, low

Ah-oh-ah-oh-ah
Got me feeling drunk and high
So high, so high
Oh-ah-oh-ah-oh-ah
I'm feeling drunk and high
So high, so high

Ah-oh-ah-oh-ah
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
So high, so high
Ah-oh-ah-oh-ah
I'm feeling drunk and high
So high, so high

Then we'll shoot across the sky
Then we'll shoot across the
Then we'll shoot across the sky
Then we'll shoot across the (then we'll shoot)
Then we'll shoot across the sky
Then we'll shoot across the
Then we'll shoot across the sky
Then we'll shoot across the

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Coldplay

Coldplay are a British Alternative Rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish.Will Champion joined as a drummer, backing vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, completing the line-up. Manager Phil Harvey is often considered an unofficial fifth member. The band renamed themselves "Coldplay" in 1998, before recording and releasing three EPs; Safety in 1998, Brothers & Sisters as a single in 1999 and The Blue Room in the same year. The latter was their first release on a major label, after signing to Parlophone. more »

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Written by: Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland, Marcos Tovar, Mikkel Eriksen, Scott Alan Zant, Tor Hermansen, Venor Yard, Will Champion

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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9 facts about this song

Band History
"Hymn for the Weekend" is a song by British rock band, Coldplay. Coldplay was formed in London in 1996 by lead vocalist and pianist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland.
Song Facts
The song was released on January 25, 2016, as the second single from their seventh studio album, "A Head Full of Dreams" (2015). - "Hymn for the Weekend" is the second track on the album.
Production Specification
The song was written by all members of the band and produced by its regular collaborator, Rik Simpson along with Norwegian duo, Stargate.
Special Feature
This pop song features uncredited guest vocals by American singer Beyoncé, who later performed the song with the band during the Super Bowl 50 halftime show.
Music Video Facts
A music video for the song was shot in Mumbai, India, featuring both English and Bollywood actors. - The video also includes a guest appearance from Indian actress Sonam Kapoor. It was criticized by some for its representation of Indian culture.
Chart Performance
"Hymn for the Weekend" has charted in over 30 countries. In addition to reaching number six in the United Kingdom Singles Chart, it achieved number one positions in Italy, Israel, and Poland.
Certification Achievement
In 2019, it was certified quadruple platinum in Italy, triple platinum in Poland, double Platinum in Australia and the United Kingdom, and Platinum in the United States.
Live Performances
One of the most notable performances of the song was at the Super Bowl 50, where Coldplay was joined by Beyoncé in February 2016. The show was viewed by over 115 million people.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Hymn for the Weekend." Notably, British singer James Bay performed a stripped-back rendition of the song on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge in 2016.

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