Monday, June 30, 2008

Viva La Vida


Coldplay has definitely outdone itself and has progressed to a more mature and distinctive music in their latest album, Viva La Vida.

Analyzing Viva La Vida's lyrics for its meaning would make one come up with endless possibilities. The best I can think of is that the song pertains to Jesus Christ - how He rules the world, His preachings during His time, and His eventual death on the cross. But despite the different interpretations of the song, it appeals to a lot of people because of its inimitable and catchy tune and the general message we all get from it - Live Life!

Viva La Vida (Coldplay)

I used to ruled 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 ringing
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
Once you'd go there was never,
never an honest word
That was when I ruled the world

It was the 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
Oh, who would ever wanna be king

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