: Lead singer Chris Martin originally envisioned the song as a club track titled "Drinks on Me".
: 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. Coldplay - Hymn For The Weekend
: 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. : Lead singer Chris Martin originally envisioned the
: 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. : Some argued that the video used Indian
: It is Coldplay's most-viewed music video on YouTube, surpassing 2.67 billion views .
: The track features a mix of rattling pianos and funky percussion, creating a "spacey and dreamy" sound according to Rolling Stone . Music Video & Controversy