The lyrics to "Viva la Vida" are narrated by a protagonist who says he "used to rule the world". Lyrically, the pain of the protagonist is clear, but the sweep of words about Jerusalem bells, Roman cavalry, and Saint Peter give "Viva la Vida" an air of intelligence rare in today's most popular pop songs. Bells and chimes and orchestral swells are all there on the chorus, but Chris Martin's voice still pierces through like a clarion call. The big sound of the song constantly verges on becoming overblown, but Coldplay knows how to walk the tightrope perfectly. "Viva la Vida" soars in with a grandiose instrumental arrangement and sweeping lyrics detailing the pain of being deposed from a lofty position.
In an interview, Martin recalled: "We did quite a few different versions and went round the houses a bit and eventually settled on those treatments for it." Composition
When asked about the album's title, referring to Frida Kahlo's strength, enduring polio, a broken spine, and a decade of chronic pain, lead singer Chris Martin said: "She went through a lot of pain, of course, and then she started a big painting in her house that said 'Viva la Vida', I just loved the boldness of it." ĭuring the album's production, "Viva la Vida" was one of the songs that had polarised each member's opinion over which version they should choose. In Spanish, viva is an expression used to acclaim someone or something, so "Long Live Life" is an accurate translation and the painting reflects the artistic irony of acclaiming life while suffering physically. The song's Spanish title, "Viva la Vida", is taken from a painting by 20th-century Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The song won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in 2009. "Viva la Vida" reached the top spot of the UK Singles Chart and Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band's first number-one single in both the U.S. The track was released on 13 June 2008 as the album's second single, debuting to critical acclaim and commercial success. The lyrics to the song contain historical and Christian references, and the track is built around a looping string section in unison with a digitally processed piano, with other layers gradually being added as the song builds. It was written by all members of the band for their fourth album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008). " Viva la Vida" ( / ˈ v iː v ə l ə ˈ v iː d ə/, Spanish: Spanish for 'Long Live Life') is a song by British rock band Coldplay. "Viva la Vida" (Alternative Version) on YouTube
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