: In 2022, it was reported by Luminate as having the most combined audio and video streams globally, with significant viewership from the U.S. (434.5 million) and Canada (35.9 million).
: As of 2024, it remains one of the band's most-played songs on UK radio and television. Background & Meaning Coldplay - Hymn For The Weekend
Watch the official music video filmed in India featuring a guest appearance by Beyoncé: Coldplay - Hymn For The Weekend (Official Video) YouTube• Jan 29, 2016 Coldplay's "Hymn for The Weekend" Review : In 2022, it was reported by Luminate
: Lead singer Chris Martin originally envisioned the song as a club track titled "Drinks on Me". Background & Meaning Watch the official music video
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
The music video was filmed in several Indian cities, including Mumbai and Varanasi, and features themes from the . While many praised its vibrant cinematography, it sparked a significant debate regarding cultural appropriation :
: Others viewed it as a celebration and appreciation of Indian culture, noting that the traditional outfits were created by Indian designers specifically for the video.