Hymn for the Weekend
Coldplay
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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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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.
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Song FactsThe 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.
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Production SpecificationThe song was written by all members of the band and produced by its regular collaborator, Rik Simpson along with Norwegian duo, Stargate.
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Special FeatureThis 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.
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Music Video FactsA 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.
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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.
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Certification AchievementIn 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.
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Live PerformancesOne 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.
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Cover VersionsSeveral 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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