Viva La Vida
Reign and Redemption: Unveiling the Prophetic Tale of Viva La Vida
Lyrics
I used to rule the world
I used to have control over everything
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Significant consequences would occur when I commanded
Now in the morning, I sleep alone
Now, I spend my mornings alone
Sweep the streets I used to own
I clean the streets that were once under my dominion
I used to roll the dice
I used to take risks and make unpredictable decisions
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
I felt the fear in the eyes of those against me
Listen as the crowd would sing
I listened to the crowd singing
Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!
Now, the previous king has died, and the new king is celebrated
One minute I held the key
For a brief moment, I held the key to power
Next the walls were closed on me
Soon, walls closed in, and I lost my freedom
And I discovered that my castles stand
I realized my achievements were fragile
Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand
My success was built on unstable foundations
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
I hear bells in Jerusalem, signaling a significant event
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing, possibly indicating conflict
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
Asking for support and protection: mirror, sword, shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
Missionaries represent supporters in a foreign environment
For some reason I can't explain
Unable to explain a mysterious reason
Once you go there was never, never a honest word
After departure, honesty vanished
And that was when I ruled the world
Reflecting on a time when I had control
It was a wicked and wild wind
A destructive and unpredictable force arrived
Blew down the doors to let me in
Doors were blown open, allowing entry
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
Chaos ensued with shattered windows and drum sounds
People couldn't believe what I'd become
People were shocked at my transformation
Revolutionaries wait
Revolutionaries are waiting for my downfall
For my head on a silver plate
Awaiting my demise as a powerful figure
Just a puppet on a lonely string
Feeling like a puppet controlled by external forces
Oh, who would ever want to be king?
Questioning the desire to be a king
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Hearing bells in Jerusalem, signifying a significant event
Roman Calvary choirs are singing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing, possibly indicating conflict
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
Seeking reflection, protection, and support
My missionaries in a foreign field
Missionaries represent supporters in a foreign environment
For some reason I can't explain
Unable to explain a mysterious reason
I know Saint Peter won't call my name
Predicting that Saint Peter won't call my name in the afterlife
Never an honest word
Lack of honesty prevailed
But that was when I ruled the world
Reflecting on a time when I had control
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Expressing a sense of loss or longing
I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Hearing bells in Jerusalem, signifying a significant event
Roman Calvary choirs are singing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing, possibly indicating conflict
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
Seeking reflection, protection, and support
My missionaries in a foreign field
Missionaries represent supporters in a foreign environment
For some reason I can't explain
Unable to explain a mysterious reason
I know Saint Peter won't call my name
Predicting that Saint Peter won't call my name in the afterlife
Never an honest word
Lack of honesty prevailed
But that was when I ruled the world
Reflecting on a time when I had control
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