May 25, 2008 · Revered as an essential rock song of the 2000s, “Viva La Vida” tells the story of a monarch who’s lost his kingdom.

Bass guitarist Guy Berryman explained the meaning of "Viva La Vida" by saying, "It's a story about a king who's lost his kingdom, and all the album's artwork is based on the idea of …

[Chorus: Chris Martin] I hear Jerusalem bells a-ringin' Roman cavalry choirs are singin' Be my mirror, my sword and shield My missionaries in a foreign field For some reason I can't explain I …

Reminds me of my own highs and lows of my own life. Kings and paupers are the same. The mighty fall hard and the smallest can only die or move upward. Emotional composition and lyrics.

The very lyrics of 'Viva La Vida' keep on singing about nostalgia, thinking over, heartbreak, angst and solitude. Meanwhile, the song also emphasizes the quitting of power, regret and thinking …

Coldplay Lyrics Viva La Vida Lyrics I used to rule the world Seas would rise when I gave the word Now in the morning I sleep alone Sweep the streets I used to own I used to roll the dice Feel …

Viva La Vida lyrics I used to rule the world Seas would rise when I gave the word Now in the morning I sleep alone Sweep the streets I used to own I used to roll the dice Feel the fear in …

The lyrics to the song contain historical and Christian references, and the track is built around a looping string section in unison with a digital processed piano, with other layers gradually …

To me, Viva la Vida represents...all of your ideas. I love to think of each one and you inspire me to listen to it again and again with each new interpretation.

Lyrics for Viva La Vida by Coldplay. I used to rule the world Seas would rise when I gave the word Now in the mornin′, I sleep ...