‘We pray’ is Coldplay’s most Christian song yet

Chris Martin reportedly grew up in the church and has long written lyrics infused with biblical imagery. Coldplay’s new song ‘We pray’ articulates a spiritual hunger that many resonate with, says Robin Ham. It’s time to point them to the one who hears those prayers.

When Coldplay debuted their new single ‘We pray’ live at Glastonbury this summer, many reflected that the global superstars, long known for their existential lyrics, may have given us their most religious song to date.

Singing alongside a troop of collaborators, including Little Simz, Burna Boy, Elyanna and TINI, Chris Martin borrows straight from the Bible, describing modern day life as living in “the valley of the shadow of death” (Psalm 23).

But is the track a call to a higher power, a plea for help, or just a moment of post-modern introspection?