Stromae, Pomme and Coldplay have joined forces for a new version of “Ma Meilleure Ennemie,” featured on the extended edition of the Arcane Season 2 soundtrack. The song was already a huge hit when it first dropped, and now, with Coldplay and rising artist Elyanna added to the mix, it hits even harder.
The track keeps its emotional core but brings a new layer of feeling. Chris Martin’s gentle English verse fits perfectly with Stromae and Pomme’s original French vocals. Elyanna’s voice adds another layer, making the song feel even more raw and honest. It’s a mix of sadness, love and conflict, written to reflect the complicated relationship between Arcane characters Ekko and Powder.
The sound is moody, slow-building and full of heart. It feels like something you’d hear in a quiet, powerful moment of a film. Stromae said teaming up with Coldplay was a dream, and Coldplay shared their love for the song and the world of Arcane. The updated track is a highlight on a soundtrack already filled with big names, strong songs and fans of both the show and the artists are loving every second of it.
Music in “Arcane has always been more than just a background element, it’s become a narrative tool that elevates the show’s storytelling. Tracks like “Ma Meilleure Ennemie” are carefully woven into the series to underscore pivotal moments. The emotional weight of the song depicts the show’s themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. This particular song is central to understanding the dynamic between Ekko and Powder, capturing their shared history, fractured bond, and lingering what-ifs. The relationship between Ekko and Powder, which unfolds across the series, is one of the most complex aspects of Arcane. As childhood friends whose lives were torn apart by chaotic events in Zaun, their interactions are shown with hints nostalgia and pain. Powder’s transformation into Jinx and Ekko’s evolution into the leader of the Firelights highlight their different paths, pulling at viewers heart strings.
In a previous review of Arcane Season 2, Episode 7, “Pretend Like It’s the First Time”, the central theme of possibilities are explored. This episode’s themes of alternate realities and the multiverse echo the emotional complexity of “Ma Meilleure Ennemie.” It amplifies the episode’s exploration of what could have been in a utopian Piltover and Undercity.
For additional context, an analysis of Arcane Season 2, Episode 6, “The Message Hidden Within the Pattern” highlighted the show’s focus on sacrifice and its long-term consequences. Tracks like “Ma Meilleure Ennemie” deepen the viewers’ connection to the characters and their struggles. Music plays a critical role in reflecting these dualities, mixing elegance and grit, hope and despair. The soundtrack complements the animation and storytelling, ensuring that every beat resonates with the audience.
To add on, in July 2022 Stromrae and Camila Cabello created a parody of popular reality shows such as “Love Island” for the music video of the song “Mon Amour.” In December 2024, Coldplay shared the “All My Love” music video in order to celebrate Dick Van Dykes 99th birthday. The video featured additional footage that had not yet been seen before.
