Coldplay: Viva La Vida Official Video

The lyrics and video tell the story of a reflecting on his lost power and past glories.

The video and song are deeply rooted in historical and artistic references: Coldplay Viva La Vida Official Video

: Chris Martin cited Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables and the novels of Charles Dickens as significant inspirations for the album's strong visual imagery. Narrative and Meaning The lyrics and video tell the story of