What does Viva La Vida mean?

Coldplay: Viva La Vida Meaning

Album cover for Viva La Vida album cover

Song Released: 2008


Covered By: Taylor Swift


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 my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
Now the old king is...

  1. anonymous
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    Jun 10th 2008 !⃝

    UpPastMidnight

    p.s. If you knew about Christ's death you would know that the crucifixion occurred on a hill called Calvary. So Roman Calvary Choirs singing still makes perfect sense. Calvary/Cavalry . . . each makes sense in its own way.

  2. UpPastMidnight
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    Jun 6th 2008 !⃝

    Pretty sure this is about the French Revolution, and the ultimate beheading of King Louis XVI.

    p.s. It is Cavalry not Calvary.

  3. anonymous
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    Jun 2nd 2008 !⃝

    This song I believe this song is depicting the thoughts of Christ during his time of death, I envision Christ before he was hung on the cross, and hearing the roman soldiers coming to crucify him "I hear Jerusalem bells a-ringing, Roman calvary choirs are singing" the "roman calvary choir" is the shouts of the Roman soldiers "I used to rule the world, seas would rise when I gave the word" this shows the worshiping of Jesus, and depicts is holy powers
    signed
    -NEO-

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