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

: It is Coldplay's most-viewed music video on YouTube, surpassing 2.67 billion views . Coldplay - Hymn For The Weekend

: 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. : As of 2024, it remains one of

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 : As of 2024

: Lead singer Chris Martin originally envisioned the song as a club track titled "Drinks on Me".