Hymn for the Weekend
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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

Overall Meaning

The first verse of "Hymn for the Weekend" by Coldplay ft. Beyoncé talks about sharing a drink with someone, followed by shooting across the sky. The drink is being used as a metaphor for life, and the notion that we need to drink it all in before we shoot across the sky or die. The drink can also mean love, which is like a drug, intoxicating but necessary for survival. The second verse talks about angels that come to the rescue when the singer is down and hurt, lifting her up so she can keep going. The angels are again being used as a metaphor for love, which makes life easier and more bearable. The chorus repeats the metaphor of the drink, and how even in a state of being drunk and high, the love that surrounds us makes us feel high and drunk. The song reinforces the idea that we need love and connection to survive and thrive.

Overall, "Hymn for the Weekend" is a song that explores the themes of love, connection, and the need to drink in life. It uses metaphors of drinking and shooting across the sky to convey a sense of urgency, that we must live life fully and embrace the love that surrounds us. The use of angelic figures and Beyoncé's powerful vocals add a sense of grandeur and epicness to the song, making it an anthem of sorts for the power of love.

Line by Line Meaning

Drink from me, drink from me (oh-ah-oh-ah)
Come to me and receive my love and passion.

Then we'll shoot across the (symphony)
We will rise to great heights and experience an amazing melody.

Then we'll shoot across the sky
We will soar through the heavens and embrace the beauty of the world.

Oh, angels sent from up above
The person being addressed brings joy and happiness as if they were an angel.

You know you make my world light up
The person being addressed brings great joy and light to the artist's life.

When I was down, when I was hurt
In dark times and hardships, the person being addressed was there to help and heal.

You came to lift me up
The person being addressed helped to uplift and bring the singer out of their hardships.

Life is a drink, and love's a drug
Life can be refreshing and exhilarating like a drink, and love can be addictive like a drug.

Oh now I think I must be miles up
The artist feels incredibly happy and euphoric, as if they are flying high in the sky.

When I was hurt, withered, dried up
During a difficult time, the artist was feeling weak, tired, and almost empty.

You came to rain a flood
The person being addressed came to the singer's aid like a flood, bringing life and vitality back to them.

Put your wings on me, wings on me
Embrace me and lift me up, as if you had wings that could carry me.

When I was so heavy
During a difficult and burdensome time, the person being addressed helped to bring relief and support.

We're on a symphony
Together, we are experiencing a beautiful, harmonious sound.

When I'm lower, lower, lower, low
In times of depression and sadness, the person being addressed helps to bring the singer back up.

Got me feeling drunk and high
The artist feels happy and inebriated, as if they were under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

I'm feeling drunk and high
The artist continues to feel extremely happy and euphoric.

La, la, la, la, la, la, la
The singer is so happy that they can't help but sing and make joyful sounds.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland, Marcos Tovar, Mikkel Eriksen, Scott Alan Zant, Tor Hermansen, Venor Yard, Will Champion

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