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Coldplay: Viva La Vida Lyrics

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Viva La Vida Song Lyrics

 

I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning I sweep 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 sand, 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 will call my name
Never an honest word
And that was when I ruled the world
(Ohhhhh 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
Oooooh Oooooh Oooooh

Writers: Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, Chris Martin.

 

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Coldplay perform Viva La Vida Live at the 2008 MTV Awards.

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Coldplay's Album: Viva La Vida featuring the Single Viva La Vida 

Viva La Vida

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Coldplay moves away from their usual radio-friendly soaring anthems, but still score big with their fourth studio album, which is filled with rich instrumental passages.

"Viva La Vida" is remarkably intelligent songwriting. Encapsulates originality, creativity, artsiness and yet retains every element needed for commercialism.

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althea

it is the best effing song i have ever heard!!! it rocks!!!

Posted July 24, 2008

lyrical

Oh, you beat me to it! Doh!
:)

Posted July 13, 2008

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