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Viva La Vida lyrics

Songwriters: Berryman, Guy Rupert; Buckland, Jonathan Mark; Champion, Will; Martin, Christopher A J

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 enemies 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 are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field

For some reason I can not explain
Once you know there was never, never an honest word
That was when I ruled the world
(Ohhh)

It was the wicked and wild wind
Blew down the doors to let me in
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
People could not believe what I'd become

Revolutionaries wait
For my head on a silver plate
Just a puppet on a lonely string
Oh who would ever want to be King?

I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field

For some reason I can not explain
I know Saint Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word
And that was when I ruled the world
(Ohhhh Ohhh Ohhh)

Hear Jerusalem bells are ringings
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field

For some reason I can not explain
I know Saint Peter will call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world
(Ooooh Ooooh Ooooh)


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by wendeac on Jul 03, 2009 at 03:22 PM
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Please don't insult Coldplay with referencing the song lyrics of Viva La Vida could be about Michael Jackson's life.
by SD_Martin61 on Jul 01, 2009 at 02:37 PM
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Listening to this song in context with Michael Jackson's death, it could describe his rise and fall as the King of Pop and his premature death. Michael Jackson, as the King of Pop, surely ruled the world to the point where he could seemingly command the seas to rise. He did replace a King "Elvis Presley", only to lose the crown later in life when scandals brought him down, with plenty of references in the song. The chorus could be foretelling Michael Jackson's premature death, having expired before St. Peter, the gatekeeper of Heaven, could call his name. This song can now be seen as an accurate description of Michael Jackson's last years.
by yellowbumblebee on Jun 30, 2009 at 04:33 PM
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dude, jobrogirl16, adam lambert is gay.
this song annoying with all the bells ^like for Christmas time^ but it is a good song. and coldplay is a good band.
by mickleroob on Jun 29, 2009 at 03:13 PM
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i so much love that song, it just did a hole in my heart, coldplay are a great band, and i think they should be the kings of the entire music world. mickle
by dOgGyDoG on Jun 23, 2009 at 05:59 PM
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I really love this song!! I also like Lovers In Japan.
I like what LouMoe wrote.
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