: It is Coldplay's most-viewed music video on YouTube, surpassing 2.67 billion views .
: The lyrics were later changed to "drink from me" to give the song a more "spiritual" or "angelic" meaning rather than just being about buying drinks at a club.
: Lead singer Chris Martin originally envisioned the song as a club track titled "Drinks on Me". Coldplay - Hymn For The Weekend
: As of 2024, it remains one of the band's most-played songs on UK radio and television. Background & Meaning
is a hit single by the British rock band Coldplay , released in 2016 as the second single from their seventh studio album, A Head Full of Dreams . The track features uncredited guest vocals from Beyoncé . Commercial Performance & Impact : It is Coldplay's most-viewed music video on
Watch the official music video filmed in India featuring a guest appearance by Beyoncé: Coldplay - Hymn For The Weekend (Official Video) YouTube• Jan 29, 2016 Coldplay's "Hymn for The Weekend" Review
: Others viewed it as a celebration and appreciation of Indian culture, noting that the traditional outfits were created by Indian designers specifically for the video. : As of 2024, it remains one of
: Some argued that the video used Indian culture, religious festivals like Holi, and traditional dress (worn by Beyoncé) as a mere "exotic backdrop" without deep understanding.