: Some viewers interpreted the video's use of light and futuristic beings as a representation of reaching a higher level of consciousness through "single-pointedness" of mind, similar to concepts in meditation.
: Many noted the song's "rush" and infectious melody. Reviewers from NME (4/5 stars) described it as an "exciting leap forward" that launches the band's talent into "outer space". Coldplay - Higher Power (Official Video)
: The video features the band performing alongside alien holograms and the Ambiguous Dance Company from South Korea. It uses high-end VFX to create a vibrant, extraterrestrial atmosphere. : Some viewers interpreted the video's use of
"Higher Power," released as the lead single for Coldplay's ninth studio album Music of the Spheres (2021), received generally from music critics and fans for its high-energy production and 80s-inspired synth-pop sound . Critical & Fan Perspectives : The video features the band performing alongside
Directed by , the official video is a sci-fi spectacle set on the fictional planet Kaotica .
: The song’s widespread appeal and visual ambition earned it a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
: Some listeners found the lyrics in the first verse "questionable" or rushed, and others felt the track sailed too safely within the band's "pop-rock comfort zone". A few critics on PopMatters felt the song drifted toward "corny" territory, lacking the emotional depth of the band's earlier work. The Official Music Video