: 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.
: Lead singer Chris Martin originally envisioned the song as a club track titled "Drinks on Me". 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. : Others viewed it as a celebration and
: It is Coldplay's most-viewed music video on YouTube, surpassing 2.67 billion views . : It is Coldplay's most-viewed music video on
: The track features a mix of rattling pianos and funky percussion, creating a "spacey and dreamy" sound according to Rolling Stone . Music Video & Controversy
: As of 2024, it remains one of the band's most-played songs on UK radio and television. Background & Meaning
: The lyrics were later changed to "drink from me" to give the song a more "spiritual" or "angelic" meaning rather than just being about buying drinks at a club.