After independently releasing an extended play, Safety (1998), Coldplay signed with Parlophone in 1999. The band's debut album, Parachutes (2000), included their breakthrough single "Yellow" and received a Brit Award for British Album of the Year, a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album and a Mercury Prize nomination. Their second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), won the same accolades and included "Clocks", which earned a Grammy Award for Record of the Year. In 2005, they released X&Y; the album was marked by a troubled production and various delays, completing what the band considered a trilogy as well. Coldplay's fourth effort, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), received a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album and their first Album of the Year nomination, while its title track was the first British group song to reach number-one in the United Kingdom and United States simultaneously in the 21st century. Both X&Y and Viva la Vida were the best-selling albums of their respective years, topping the charts in more than 30 countries each.
Since then, Coldplay further diversified their sound with the subsequent releases Mylo Xyloto (2011), Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). Each album presented a unique theme and added new musical styles to the band's original repertoire, including electronica, ambient, pop, R&B, funk, classical, jazz fusion, and progressive rock. They are also known for "euphoric" live performances, which NME said are when the band "come alive and make the most sense". To celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2018, a career-spanning documentary directed by Mat Whitecross was premiered at selected cinemas, featuring previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage.
With 100 million albums sold worldwide, Coldplay are the most successful band of the 21st century and one of the best-selling music acts of all time. According to Fuse, they are also the sixth-most awarded group in history. Other notable achievements include the seventh-highest-grossing tour of all time, three of the 50 highest-selling albums ever in the United Kingdom, the most number-one records in the country without ever missing the top, most nominations and wins for a band in Brit Awards history, and becoming the first British group to debut at number-one on the Billboard Hot 100. Coldplay are considered one of the most influential bands of the 21st century as well, with Forbes describing them as the standard for the current alternative scene. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame included A Rush of Blood to the Head on their "200 Definitive Albums" list and the single "Yellow" is part of their "Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll" exhibition for being one of the most successful and important recordings in the industry. In spite of their popularity and impact, Coldplay have earned a reputation as polarizing music icons.
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Studio albums
Parachutes (2000)
A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002)
X&Y (2005)
Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008)
Mylo Xyloto (2011)
Ghost Stories (2014)
A Head Full of Dreams (2015)
Everyday Life (2019)
Music of the Spheres (2021)
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)
(Ooh)
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
@gejusloltv7867
Can't believe it...
Today, this song is 5 years old!
@marcellevalente
Yea.... 2016 was the best year of my life. :( Can't believe how 5 years pass like a airplane..
@datboi1026
@@marcellevalente it sure was an adventure of a lifetime tho, frm then to today my view of the real world has formed and I feel like simpler times will come again soon, but we gotta work hard for them to come again. It’ll be a long time but it would be worth it.
@kja.
So this is what aging feels like :(, so many memories pass by, we just gonna live with it, all we can do now is just making new memories and new chapter of our life
@christiansincich7226
@@kja. bro that one hit me hard, especially since my new chapter is now without my ex since August 29, ugh this sucks
@Edward-ho2bm
yeaa
@thebrew4750
There is a difference between Cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation they are appreciating how beautiful this culture really is
@bri1550
Cultural appropriation is wearing the culture...it's not appreciating when beyoncé is here wearing cultural pieces. Appreciating is eating the food and learning about it.
@kailey1928
+Brianna Moreno appreciating isnt just about the food
@Sonmmmxuan
+Brianna Moreno there's no rule to ban a foreigner to wear traditional customes, as long as they don't downgrade its value.