Chris Martin is usually the one grabbing all the attention, but when Coldplay performed their hit song “We Pray” in Dublin, everyone was talking about someone else—Elyanna! The Palestinian-Chilean singer stole the show with her breathtaking vocals on the band’s 2024 track.
The energy at Croke Park was electric as Martin started the performance, singing the opening verse. Then, Burna Boy jumped in, adding his magic to the uplifting chorus.
But the real moment of the night came when Elyanna took over. Her voice, so unique and angelic, made her verse stand out. She sang in Arabic, which, along with the mix of artists on stage, made the song’s message of unity and love even more powerful. Coldplay has been making music for 28 years, and this performance proved exactly why they’re still one of the biggest bands in the world. Fans of Notes Like These can surely agree—this live version of “We Pray” was something special.
On September 22, 2024, Coldplay uploaded the live video of “We Pray,” and it has already racked up 9.2 million views! People can’t get enough of it. Fans flooded the comments with praise, writing things like, “This isn’t just a song. This is a hymn to peace. Thank you to Coldplay, Elyanna, and all the amazing artists involved. You made the world a little better.” Another fan wrote, “What an angelic and powerful voice Elyanna has. Thank you, Coldplay, for introducing me to this incredible artist!”
Coldplay has been giving fans a lot to enjoy with their live performances during the promotion of their latest album, Moon Music. One of their most unforgettable moments in 2024 was their emotional performance of Fix You at Glastonbury. The way the crowd sang every word back to Martin gave everyone goosebumps—and the video of the performance skyrocketed to 15 million views!
“We Pray” was released on August 23, 2024, as the second single from Moon Music, Coldplay’s 10th studio album. The band also released special versions of the song with Arabic and Spanish lyrics, featuring Elyanna and Tini, respectively.
And here’s a cool fact for Notes Like These readers—Chris Martin revealed in an interview that the song came to him in the middle of the night while he was in Taiwan! He also shared the deeper meaning behind the lyrics, saying, “It’s about all of these conflicts and people who hate each other. We’re all praying for the same things, and we’d probably all get along if we just sat down long enough.”
With moments like these, Coldplay continues to prove why they’re one of the most beloved bands in the world. And thanks to artists like Elyanna, their music reaches even more people, spreading a message of love and unity across the globe.