Background
The song was debuted on Annie Mac's BBC radio show on 30 November 2015, and Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman dialed in after the song aired to talk about his brush with royalty. According to Berryman, lead singer Chris Martin originally wanted the song to be a party song with lyrics like "drinks on me, drinks on me", but his bandmates didn't think that would go well with their fans. Beyoncé, who was Martin's longtime friend, was asked to sing on the song, and she accepted the request.
Martin corroborated Berryman's story about the band protesting him singing, "Drinks on me, drinks on me" in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. According to Martin, the original kernel was that he was listening to Flo Rida or something, and he thought, it's such a shame that Coldplay could never have one of those late-night club songs, like "Turn Down for What". "I thought I’d like to have a song called 'Drinks on Me' where you sit on the side of a club and buy everyone drinks because you're so fucking cool," Martin recalled. "I was chuckling about that, when this melody came, 'drinks on me, drinks on me', then the rest of the song came out. I presented it to the rest of the band and they said, 'We love this song, but there's no way you can sing "drinks on me."' So that changed into 'drink from me' and the idea of having an angelic person in your life. Then that turned into asking Beyoncé to sing on it."
Music video
According to The Times of India, the video was shot in October, in Mumbai, India. The video was filmed by Ben Mor, and was released on 29 January 2016.[3][4] The video features Beyoncé and Indian actress Sonam Kapoor.
"I love Coldplay's music and so does the world. It was a huge honour to be a part of the video. It's a great concept and I had a lot of fun shooting for it." Kapoor said.
The video captures several snippets of Indian life including sadhus in bright saffron robs, children splashing holi colors in India's busy streets and back flipping into streams, puppeteers on streets, classical dancers, marigold flowers, fireworks and fire-breathers. Within hours, the video came under severe criticism, especially from social media users who claimed that the video showed Indian stereotypes and attempted cultural appropriation by showing Beyonce as a bollywood actress in traditional Indian dress.
Hymn for the Weekend
Coldplay Lyrics
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Shoot across the symphony (oh I-, oh I-)
That we shoot across the sky
Drink from me, drink from me (I-, oh I-, oh I-)
That we shoot across the (I'm feeling drunk and high)
Symphony
(So high, so high)
That we shoot across the s- (drink from)
Oh, angel 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 a river, dried up
You came to rain a flood
You said, "Drink from me, drink from me"
When I was so thirsty
Pour on a symphony
Now I just can't get enough
Put your wings on me, wings on me
When I was so heavy
Pour on a symphony
When I'm low, low, low, low
I-, oh I-, oh I-
Got me feeling drunk and high
So high (so high), so high (so high)
Oh I-, oh I-, oh I-
Now I'm feeling drunk and high
So high (so high), so high (so high)
(Woo)
Oh, angel sent from up above
I feel you 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
Pour on a symphony
When I'm low, low, low, low
I-, oh I-, oh I-
Got me feeling drunk and high
So high, so high (so high)
Oh I-, oh I-, oh I-
Now I'm feeling drunk and high
So high (so high), so high (so high)
I-, oh I-, oh I-
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
So high, so high
I-, oh I-, oh I-
Now I'm feeling drunk and high
So high (so high), so high (so high)
That we shoot across the sky
That we shoot across the
That we shoot across the sky
That we shoot across the (that we shoot, yeah)
That we shoot across the sky
That we shoot across the
That we shoot across the sky
That we shoot across the
The lyrics of Coldplay's "Hymn for the Weekend" describe the feeling of being uplifted and inspired by someone who is like an angel sent from above. The singer of the song is grateful to this person for being there to lift them up when they were feeling down and hurt. The song compares life to a drink and love to a drug that can make you feel like you're "miles up" or "drunk and high." The imagery is continued with the metaphor of "shooting across the sky" like a symphony, which suggests a euphoric and grand feeling.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "drink from me" which could be interpreted as a plea to drink from the well of the person's love, or to partake in their positive energy. The lyrics "when I was so heavy" and "when I'm low, low, low, low" suggest that the singer is someone who struggles with feelings of depression or anxiety, and that this angel-like figure in their life is what keeps them going. The song ends with a repeated refrain of "that we shoot across the sky" which reinforces the feeling of exhilaration and transcendence that the song is trying to evoke.
Overall, "Hymn for the Weekend" is a song about the ways that love and inspiration can lift us up and make us feel alive. It's a celebration of the power of positive energy and the way that it can transform our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Me, drink from me, drink from me (oh ah)
Come and join me in this experience of possibly drinking, possibly taking drugs, and experiencing the euphoria that comes with it.
Shoot across the symphony (oh ah, oh ah)
As we drink or take drugs, we want to experience the beauty and magic of music and art.
That we shoot across the sky
We want to feel like we're flying high in the sky, experiencing the highs of life and love.
Drink from me, drink from me (ah, oh ah, oh ah)
I am inviting you to join me in this sensation of feeling high and free.
That we shoot across the (I'm feeling drunk and high)
I am fully immersed in the feeling of being drunk and high and want to share it with you.
Symphony
The symphony represents the beauty and complexity of the world, and we want to experience it to the fullest.
Oh, angel sent from up above
You are my savior, my hope, and my inspiration.
You know you make my world light up
You bring me joy and happiness, and everything seems brighter when you're around.
When I was down, when I was hurt
During my difficult times, you were there to help me get back up and recover.
You came to lift me up
You uplifted me and helped me heal from all the pain and sadness.
Life is a drink and love's a drug
Just like how life and love can bring you different sensations and emotions, drinking and drugs can also affect how you feel.
Oh, now I think I must be miles up
I am so high in this moment that I feel like I'm on top of the world.
When I was a river, dried up
When I was feeling drained and empty, you came and replenished me with your love.
You came to rain a flood
Your love poured down on me like a flood, revitalizing me and filling me with life.
You said, "Drink from me, drink from me"
You encouraged me to join you in experiencing life and love to the fullest.
When I was so thirsty
When I was yearning for something more, you came and quenched my thirst for love and joy.
Pour on a symphony
You added to the beauty of life by providing me with love and happiness.
Now I just can't get enough
I am addicted to this feeling of being happy and loved.
Put your wings on me, wings on me
I need your help and guidance to keep me on this path of love and joy.
When I was so heavy
When life weighed me down, you lifted me up and made the burden lighter.
Pour on a symphony
You added to the beauty and complexity of life by sharing your love with me.
When I'm low, low, low, low
During my darkest moments, I know you will be there to lift me back up.
Ah, oh ah, oh ah
A representation of the feeling of being so high and drunk that you can't express yourself fully.
Got me feeling drunk and high
I am currently feeling inebriated and euphoric, and I want to share that feeling with you.
So high (so high), so high (so high)
I am feeling incredibly high, and I know I can trust you to help me maintain that feeling.
(Woo)
An interjection expressing excitement and happiness.
(Ooh)
An interjection expressing pleasure and enjoyment.
I feel you coursing through my blood
You have become a part of me, and your love and energy flow through me constantly.
Your love's about
Your love has the power to affect and change everything around me.
To make the stars come out
Your love has the power to bring light and beauty to even the darkest moments in life.
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
A nonspecific vocalization expressing joy and happiness.
That we shoot across the sky
We want to experience the highest highs of life and love, soaring through the sky and reaching new heights of euphoria.
That we shoot across the
We want to experience this together, and we want to share our love and joy with the world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland, Marcos Tovar, Mikkel Eriksen, Scott Alan Zant, Tor Hermansen, Venor Yard, Will Champion
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Listening Coldplay
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0% hate
100% good vibes and happiness
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