Coldplay dedicates 'Everglow' to Taylor Swift at German concert: 'This is for all of you who feel sad'

In an unexpected crossover of pop titans, Coldplay's Chris Martin paid tribute to Taylor Swift during their concert in Dusseldorf on Saturday (July 20).

Before performing their 2016 track “Everglow,” Martin dedicated the song to Swift and her fans, acknowledging her recent departure from nearby Gelsenkirchen after finishing her Eras tour shows in the city last Friday.

“This is for Taylor Swift because she left town,” Martin said from behind the piano, drawing cheers from the crowd at the Merkur Spiel-Arena. “This is for all of you who are feeling sad today because Taylor had to go to the next city. So we're singing this love song, this heartbreak song and sending it to Taylor wherever she is today.”

The thoughtful dedication comes as Swift continues her record-breaking Eras tour across Germany, with upcoming stops in Hamburg and Munich.

The “Anti-Hero” singer recently celebrated the rapturous reception from German Swifties, praising their “amazing” and “thoughtful” support during her three-day run in Gelsenkirchen.

“Those 3 Gelsenkirchen crowds were AMAZING and so thoughtful???” wrote above Instagram. “There were signs and paper hearts, the 'Betty' wave and tons of DIY 'willow' globes made from balloons + phone lenses. Thanks!!!”

Swift also expressed her appreciation for the support of her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, and the fact that the album had remained at number one for its first 12 weeks, a milestone it had never achieved before.

“I also wanted to say to everyone who is being supported Department of Tormented Poets, I'm totally blown away by what you've done – it stayed at #1 for the first 12 weeks of its release and that's never happened to an album of mine before, not even close!!” wrote the “Blank Space” singer.

She added, “You're just the best. Anyway, now that we've officially started our shows in Germany, I can't wait to see you all in Hamburg next!”

Coldplay's European tour follows their impressive appearance at Glastonbury festival 2024 at the end of June. The band is set to continue their run with another show in Dusseldorf on July 21st.

On the Billboard charts, both Coldplay and Taylor Swift continue to make waves. by Swift Department of Tormented Poets remains steady in the top 10 of the Billboard 200, while Coldplay's latest single “Higher Power” climbs the Hot 100.

Watch Coldplay's tribute to Taylor Swift below.