"Hurts Like Heaven" is a song by British rock band Coldplay from their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto. It was written by all members of the band along with producer Brian Eno, being released as the final single from the record on 8 October 2012. The track promoted the comics which tied into the original story from Mylo Xyloto. On 16 April 2013, the band announced it as a 7" limited single for Record Store Day, with a live version of "Us Against the World" serving as its B-side.
Hurts Like Heaven
A frame from the music video showing Aiko and Lela drawing sparks over the "silencers" posters along a street of "Silencia".
Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1997, consisting of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, lead guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer and percussionist Will Champion, and manager Phil Harvey. They are best known for their live performances, having also impacted popular culture with their artistry, advocacy and achievements.
Coldplay at Broadcasting House in 2021. From left to right: Buckland, Martin, Berryman and Champion.
Coldplay performing "Yellow", their breakthrough hit, from the band's 2000 debut album Parachutes, in 2005
Martin performing with Coldplay in 2002
Coldplay performing in Barcelona during Twisted Logic Tour in 2005