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Artist: Coldplay
Track: Viva la Vida

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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 my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
Now the old king is dead, long live the king
One minute, I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castles stand
Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand

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
Once you'd gone, there was never, never an honest word
And that was when I ruled the world

It was a wicked and wild wind
Blew down the doors to let me in
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
People couldn't believe what I'd become
Revolutionaries wait
For my head on a silver plate
Just a puppet on a lonely string
Aw, who would ever wanna be king?

I hear Jerusalem bells a-ringin'
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason, I can't explain
I know Saint Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh

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 know Saint Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world
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SongMeanings Interpretations
Coldplay - Viva la Vida Lyrics
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Weezer - Viva La Vida (Coldplay cover) Lyrics
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Coldplay - Viva la Vida (Death and All His Friends) Meanings & Lyrics Discussion
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Coldplay - 42 Lyrics
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Coldplay - Death and All His Friends Lyrics
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Coldplay - Death Will Never Conquer Lyrics
A great B side to Viva La Vida. Even if it is just on a promo cd.
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Genius Meanings
Coldplay – Viva La Vida
Revered as an essential rock song of the 2000s, “Viva La Vida” tells the story of a monarch who’s lost his kingdom. In another aspect, the song is also seen as a narrative on the
CaptainSparklez (Ft. TryHardNinja) – Fallen Kingdom
“Fallen Kingdom” is Captain Sparklez’s second Minecraft parody of Coldplay’s track “Viva La Vida” performed by TryHardNinja. The story is told from the king’s perspective
Coldplay – Viva la Vida (Live in Buenos Aires)
[Intro] / Let's go! / Cantar con nosotros, let's go / Oh whoa, oh whoa / Oh whoa, oh whoa / [Verse 1] / I used to rule the world / Seas would rise when I gave the word / Now in the
Coldplay – Death and All His Friends
The final full song of Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (and the other title track), “Death and All His Friends” describes Martin’s desire to break free from the various
Coldplay – Violet Hill
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MachkaMan – Viva La Gamer (Viva la Vida/coldplay edit)
I used to roll the dice / Feel my dick in my enemy's ass / Listen as the crowd would sing / Now the old king is dead! LOL! / One minute I held my nuts / Next my balls were closed
Coldplay – Viva la Vida (Live from Spotify London)
[Verse 1] / 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 / [Verse 2] / I used to roll the
Coldplay – 42
The title is the second Coldplay title referencing Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. (The first being “Don’t Panic”.) In the novel, the characters discover that the
Darin – Viva La Vida
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 my
Cher Lloyd – Viva la Vida
[Intro] / Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods / I'm tryna get that Oprah, to get that Oprah / [Hook] / I hear Jerusalem bells are ringadingin / Roman cavalry, Oh my choir singin' / Be my
Cher Lloyd – Viva la Vida
[Intro] / Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods / I'm tryna get that Oprah, to get that Oprah / [Hook] / I hear Jerusalem bells are ringadingin / Roman cavalry, Oh my choir singin' / Be my
Coldplay – Viva la Vida (Live)
[Intro: Crowd, Chris Martin] / Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh / Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh / Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh / Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh / Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh / Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh (Let's go) / Oh-oh-
J.Fla – Viva La Vida
[Verse 1] / 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 / [Chorus] / I hear Jerusalem
Reinaeiry – Viva la Vida but it's EPIC
[Verse 1] / 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 / [Instrumental Interlude] / [
Young K – Viva La Vida
[Verse 1] / 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 / [Interlude] / [Verse 2] / I used
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox (Ft. Puddles Pity Party) – Viva La Vida
I used to rule the world / Seas would rise when I gave the word / Now in the morning I sleep alone / Sweep the streets that I used to own / I used to roll the dice / Feel the fear
Coldplay – Viva La Vida Samples
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ROSÉ – Viva la Vida
“Viva la Vida” is ROSÉ’s cover of Coldplay’s 2008 worldwide hit. She posted this live studio cover on her birthday February 11 for the year 2022. In 2019, she also uploaded a cover
Lady Gaga – Viva la Vida
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 my
One Direction – Viva La Vida
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Coldplay – Viva La Vida (Grant's Uplifting Mix)
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 my
Gregorian – Viva la Vida
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 my
Genius Hindi Translations (हिंदी अनुवाद) – Coldplay - Viva la Vida (हिंदी अनुवाद)
[Verse 1: Chris Martin] / मैं दुनिया में राज किया करता था / मेरे वचन देने पर समुद्र उठ जाते थे / अब सुबह मैं अकेला सोता हूँ / उन गालियों को साफ़ करता हूँ जो कभी मेरी हुआ करती थी
Coldplay – Lost!
“Lost!” is an anthemic track about perseverance. It tells how people might believe one is lost when everything is actually thriving. Fun fact: all the versions of the track have
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“Strawberry Swing” is the penultimate track on Viva La Vida. It was almost left off the album, but Chris Martin was adamant that the track should be included. The track plays with
Coldplay – Viva la Vida (Love in Tokyo Version)
Let's go, let's go / Turning up, turning up, let's go / [Verse 1] / I used to rule the world / Seas would rise when I gave the word / Now in the morning, I sleep alone / Sweep the
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Genius Albums
Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends by Coldplay
The fourth studio album of Coldplay, released June 2008, and debuting at number 1 on the US Billboard 200. In fact, it made it to number 1 in twenty three separate countries, on
SongTell Meaning
Meaning of "Viva la Vida (Live)" by Coldplay
"Viva la Vida (Live)" by Coldplay is a song that explores themes of power, downfall, and self-reflection. The lyrics depict a protagonist who used to be in...
Meaning of "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay
The song “Viva la Vida” by Coldplay is about the cycle of life and how power changes hands. The protagonist muses about a time when he “used to rule the wo...
Meaning of "Coldplay - Viva la Vida (ترجمه‌ی فارسی)" by Genius Farsi Translations (ترجمه‌ی فارسی)
The song "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay reflects on the rise and fall of power and the consequences that come with it. In the lyrics, the singer describes a ti...
Meaning of "Coldplay - Viva la Vida (Traduction Française)" by Genius Traductions françaises
The interpretation of "Viva la Vida (Traduction Française)" by Coldplay is as follows: The song reflects on the rise and fall of power and the consequence...
Meaning of "Viva La Gamer (Viva la Vida/coldplay edit)" by MachkaMan
The song "Viva La Gamer (Viva la Vida/coldplay edit)" by MachkaMan seems to employ a mix of humorous and edgy themes with references to popular culture. It...
Meaning of "Coldplay - Viva la Vida (Deutsche Übersetzung)" by Genius Deutsche Übersetzungen
"Viva la Vida" is a song by Coldplay that tells a story of a fallen leader who once ruled the world but has now lost their power and influence. The lyrics ...
Meaning of "Viva La Vida" by J.Fla
"Viva La Vida" by J.Fla is a cover of the original song by Coldplay. The lyrics of the song tell the story of a fallen king who once ruled the world but no...
Meaning of "Viva la Vida" by Cher Lloyd
It's important to note that the song "Viva la Vida" is actually originally by the British band Coldplay, and has been covered by many artists including Che...
Meaning of "Coldplay - Viva la Vida (Traducción al Español)" by Genius Traducciones al Español
The song "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay (translated to Spanish) explores themes of power, downfall, and the empty nature of worldly success. The lyrics depict ...
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