Coldplay is back – and this time, they’ve brought along a global dream team of music superstars. Picture this: Chris Martin, frontman and possibly part-time yoga instructor, is here with his band and they’re like, “Why make just any song when we could make THE song?” So they’ve recruited the most diverse, chart-topping squad ever to help out.
The new anthem is called “We Pray,” which sounds like it could either be a heartfelt plea for world peace or something you’d chant before you realize you left your phone charger at home. The song features UK’s lyrical wizard Little Simz, Nigeria’s Afrobeats god Burna Boy, Palestinian-Chilean R&B sensation Elyanna, and Argentina’s pop princess TINI. Talk about a playlist from everywhere that your Spotify algorithm didn’t even know you needed!
The chorus? Oh, it’s a banger. Prepare to have these words stuck in your head for the next six months:
“And so we pray / For someone to come and show me the way / And so we pray / For some shelter and some records to play.”
Deep. It’s like asking the universe for a sign while simultaneously requesting a killer mixtape.
If you were one of the lucky souls at Glastonbury this summer, congrats, you heard the live debut of this global musical feast. But for the rest of us who were busy surviving life, Coldplay has now blessed us mere mortals with the recorded version, so no more FOMO.
And wait, there’s more! The physical edition of this song doesn’t just stop at one version. Oh no, because why have one when you can have four? That’s right, TINI and Elyanna each have their own takes on the track, because apparently Coldplay wants us to experience this song in every possible accent. These alternate versions will make their way to streaming platforms in September, so your ears can enjoy a truly international experience without ever leaving your couch.
“We Pray” is part of Coldplay’s upcoming album Moon Music, which drops on October 4. The band is going all out on their eco-warrior journey with this one – each vinyl LP is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. Yes, that means you can vibe out to Coldplay and save the planet at the same time. Next level multitasking, people.
So crank up the volume, open your mind, and let Chris Martin and his world-conquering squad take you on a sonic journey – all while doing your part for Mother Earth.
