Viva la Vida

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"Viva la Vida" (, Spanish: [ˈbiβa la ˈβiða]; Spanish for 'long live life') is a song by the British rock band Coldplay. It was written by all members of the band for their fourth album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), on which the band explored new styles. The lyrics contain historical and Christian references (King Louis XVI and the French Revolution, "Roman cavalry choirs", Saint Peter) and the track is built around a looping string section with a digitally processed piano, while other layers are gradually added. The title was taken from Mexican artist Frida Kahlo's final painting in which the words "Viva la Vida" were inscribed on a watermelon. Chris Martin had seen the painting while at the Frida Kahlo museum in Mexico, and thought it was a good title for a song. The song primarily tells the story of a king who has lost his kingdom, and reflects on the social aspects of revolution. The song went through several different styles as the band struggled to settle on its...

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