Viva la Vida - the TRUE meaning revealed!
The lyrics to the title song of Coldplay’s 2008 album, Viva la Vida, has left fans scratching their heads. The religious imagery was obvious enough, but the meaning of the song has remained obscure. But the CoCM has once again saved the day. Like a puzzle worthy of Leonardo da Vinci, Dan Brown or Tomb Raider, the song has revealed its secrets. Chris Martin is once again encoding hidden knowledge in the songs.
The big clue is in the album cover - by the artist Delacroix, it depicts the French Revolution. A revolution of the cross (de-la-croix) in France… Viva La Vida is the story of the shadowy secret society, the Priory of Sion. Previously, this information was only available in obscure books like Holy Blood, Holy Grail and Da Vinci’s Code, but now, the CoCM is PUBLISHING THE TRUTH.
I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
The original king is King David, the King who united Israel and Judea and wrote the Psalms. The line he founded was seen as the legitimate line of Jewish kings. One of his notable descendants was Jesus.
Now in the morning I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own
Now the line is no longer in power, and has had to go underground.
I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemies’ eyes
Listened as the crowd would sing
Now the old king is dead, long live the king
The line first reappeared in medieval France. The Merovingians ruled from 486 to 751, when their rule was dramatically overthrown.
One minute I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castles stand
The castles of the Merovingians are legendary. They include Montsegur, Mont St Michele, Roslyn Chapel, Buckingham Palace, the White House, the Taj Mahal and probably the pyramids too.
Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand
Lot, whose wife was turned to a pillar of salt, was a nephew of the Patriarch, Abraham. In other words, the authority for the Merovingians comes from the line of Abraham himself.
I hear Jerusalem bells a-ringing
Roman cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
Can this be anything except a reference to the Catholic Church? A faith founded in Jerusalem co-opted bythe militaristic Roman Empire, who actively evangelise throughout the world?
For some reason I can’t explain
Once you’d gone there was never
Never an honest word
And that was when I ruled the world
With the end of the Merovingian rule, the bloodline went underground. They were forced to encode their doctrines in double meanings and codes in bizarre, obscure and apparently meaningless publications such as Les Dossiers Secret and the Daily Mail. Yet they were never able to explain the reason for the importance of the bloodline.
It was a wicked and wild wind
Blew down the doors to let me in
The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail was first published in 1982, and brought the Priory of Sion to the general public’s attention for the first time. Pierre Plantard, the alleged head of the order, claimed that the Priory of Sion existed to protect and promote the bloodline of the Merovingians. Moreover, Plantard was the Merovingian aire, and therefore the rightful king of France. And as a descendant of the Merovingians, he was also a descendant of Jesus.
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
People couldn’t believe what I’d become
The claims were widely criticised as a hoax, although the evidence was strong. Others claimed that Plantard wasn’t capable of coming up with such an elaborate hoax, and so that he had to be a front man, a puppet for those actually in control of the Priory.
Revolutionaries wait
For my head on a silver plate
Just a puppet on a lonely string
Oh, who would ever want to be king?
Pierre Plantard came under a great deal of scrutiny. Many doubted his political agenda, and others doubted that he was capable of such an elaborate and detailed hoax. Yet few could doubt that his story resonated and had an unusual number of connections to established historical fact.
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
I know St Peter won’t call my name
Because these ideas are contrary to the doctrines of the faith founded upon Saint Peter’s name - Catholicism.
Never an honest word
Because everything has to be hidden in code, like the lyrics of this song.
But that was when I ruled the world.
Viva la Vida - “long live the life”, the living blood of Jesus Christ, the Life, the Truth and the Way.
A.K.A… Chris Martin.
February 03 2009 09:21 pm | Doctrine and Interpretation
larry long balls on 09 Feb 2009 at 12:37 pm #
hiLOLious!!!!!
Szam on 11 Feb 2009 at 2:33 am #
Yet another one of Chris’ best songs has finally been decoded! Huzzah!
People have always asked that age old question: Where is Heaven? or Is Heaven real? or, like in that catchy pop tune by Los Lonely Boys, How far is Heaven? But they need no longer ask! Chris has revealed the answers to us yet again through the awe-inspiring lyrics of his masterpiece, 42, off the same album!
Those who are dead
Are not dead
They’re just living
In my head
That’s right! Heaven is located inside of Chris’ head! It really isn’t as far away as people seem to think. In fact, it’s right here on planet Earth! Just do a mapquest search, check the telephone listings, or if all else fails, go the good old fashioned route of tracking his whereabouts by whatever means possible. This is your eternity at stake, folks!
You didn’t get to Heaven
But you made it close
Don’t give up! Even if those pesky bodyguards get in your way. Kindly explain to them that your salvation depends on it. They will understand, and hey, they might even be forever indebted to you for showing them the way to Paradise… and you know what that means! You’ve already got people in Heaven, and you’re not even there yet. Go you! Now finding your way inside his head is the tricky part… Perhaps someone might find this bit of wisdom by intensively studying more of Chris’ words. We must have faith that it is there, somewhere.
Chris be with you.
drobbingdon on 11 Feb 2009 at 3:31 am #
Szam, this is very interesting.
“Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of Heaven {or God} is within you.” (Luke 17:20-21)
Chris’s brain contains all of heaven, and all the dead (and the living and the yet-to-be-born) are in there too.
“And since I fell for that spell, I am living there as well.”
Since Chris Martin became aware of his divinity (as detailed in Speed of Sound and Gravity), he is aware that HEAVEN IS IN ALL OF US. All of creation, and the power to access it, is in all of our heads, if only we could realise it.
Cheilon.... on 18 Feb 2009 at 4:45 am #
where did you get the painting from it fits with your band perfxly.
Cheilon.... on 18 Feb 2009 at 4:48 am #
r u catholic
chris martin on 22 Feb 2009 at 8:56 am #
i am the antichrist
Cheilon.... on 25 Feb 2009 at 1:43 am #
oh u know they almost similar just differnt by time
Netzilla on 01 Mar 2009 at 10:12 am #
Did Chris Martin himself confirm your intepretaton?
I think your version is a little bit overthought…sorry
charlie on 07 Mar 2009 at 2:14 pm #
I agree with netzilla a little over thought, but i just want to say that i love chris martin he’s awsome.
gaily on 10 Mar 2009 at 2:01 pm #
Chris is not God, although he is a ROCK GOD! He is not Jesus, since he’s not a descendant of the Merovingians. What he is is: a modern-day John the Baptist-who is PREPARING A PATH for the coming RESURRECTION OF JESUS-who, by-the-way- will be a woman! (Women Revelations-EQUALITY under God.)
Chria has this honor because CHICKS DIG COLDPLAY & like his music. He had the GOOD sense to marry Gwen and name his children BIBLICAL NAMES. Chris Martin is omni-potent-he is of the future and will be hanging with female Jesus-lording it musically over the world! WATCH OUT-Saint Bono! The future is almost now!
Anonymous on 12 Mar 2009 at 2:51 pm #
One minute I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castles stand
The castles of the Merovingians are legendary. They include Montsegur, Mont St Michele, Roslyn Chapel, Buckingham Palace, the White House, the Taj Mahal and probably the pyramids too.
this is total bullshit
Joan the Baptist on 13 Mar 2009 at 10:20 pm #
Yes-Chris Martin has been annointed to clear a path for the imminent arrival of the FEMALE JESUS. He is BLESSED AMONG MEN! Here YE:
Luke 7:24-50: “But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, and I tell you, John is more than a prophet. This was written about him: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare the way for you.” I tell you John is greater than any person ever born.” Just as Chris Martin has GREATNESS written all over him. It is HIS MUSIC that is PROPHETIC> He is being mind-fed God music to swill to the masses in order to appropriate a path for the Revelation of a FEMALE (EQUAL) Jesus. Yes, Chris Martin is indeed a BLESSED MAN. Not just because he gets to chill out in bed at night with GWEN and has angelic-looking kids. And not just that even SAINT BONO calls him ” a wanker and a cretin.”
Chris Martin is the forbearer of the coming FEMALE Messiah! Hallelujah! Praise be to God and CHICKS too!
Christie Martine on 14 Mar 2009 at 6:20 am #
And it’s whispered that soon
If we all call the tune
Then the piper will lead us to reason
And a new day will dawn
For those who stand long
And the forest will echo with laughter
If there’s a bustle in your hedgerow
Don’t be alarmed now
It’s just a spring clean for the May queen
Yes there are two paths you can go by
But in the long run
There’s still time to change the road you’re on
And it makes me wonder
Your head is humming and it won’t go
In case you don’t know
The piper’s calling you to join him
Dear lady can you hear the wind blow
And did you know
Your stairway lies on the whisperin’ wind
And as we wind on down the road
Our shadows taller than our souls
There walks a lady we all know
Who shines white light and wants to show
How everything still turns to gold
And if you listen very hard
The tune will come to you at last
When all are one and one is all
To be a rock and not to roll
And she’s buying a stairway to heaven…
dude on 27 Mar 2009 at 10:19 pm #
Uh…Joan the Baptist and Christie martin need professional help.
For the real meaning of the song (you stupid twats) you can visit here:
walkontheocean2007@yahoo.com
ge-nuh on 31 Mar 2009 at 3:08 am #
i second that!
“its about anyone who was in a position of power and abused it, weather it be in a relationship or in government”
—-chris martin
END OF STORY
Joan the B & Christine on 31 Mar 2009 at 5:42 am #
Open letter to DUDE and GE-NUH:
Your lack of respect and utter defiance will be noted and both of you will have to answer to the female Messiah and Chris Martin on that Day of Judgment.
If we are let out of this institution that we are both committed to, we hope to see your flailing bodies on the way to Hell. Goodbye!
Yaweh's Messenger on 01 Apr 2009 at 1:13 pm #
Ya better not cry, ya better not shout, He is coming…to town. che che che che….ha ha ha ha…Jason Vorhees will be reborn to serve Chria and he will personally release those hounds of the Lord from their wrongful imprisonment in that institution. They will be tied to leashes and will help Jason “sniff” out the blasphemers and non-believers. Long live camel toe!!!!
Joan B's doctor on 02 Apr 2009 at 8:08 pm #
Yaweh’s Messenger: Your provocation to my patient is not appreciated. She is on her calming meds now but when she wakes up and sees this “message” of yours-it might just be enough to send her over the edge.
Joan the Baptist is a sincere believer in the Church of Chris Martin. She “claims” he is an essential ingredient in the 2nd (female) coming of Christ.
Please be advised that it is a kindly thing to respect the ideas and beliefs of others. Thank you. (I will not be billing you for my time spent today)
Christine Martin's DR. on 02 Apr 2009 at 8:13 pm #
I am in accordance with the above. Christine Martin feels she was “adopted” by Chris Martin in heaven, and she wished to say that she is a firm believer and member of the Church of Chris Martin. This Chris Martin fellow has musical talent -to be sure, but he holds an inordinate amount of power over females-both mentally & unmentally stable. He could lead a female revolution from what I heave seen with my patient.
God Bless Chris Martin-whoever he is?
Angela on 03 Apr 2009 at 6:57 pm #
In these End times, everyone should keep an open mind and heart. What is wonderful about Chris Martin is that he is so secure in his personhood. While NOT GAY-he is sensitive and loving. He appreciates beautiful women-hence his marriage to lovely Gywneth . He loves children and has 2 beautiful ones (that we know of.)
Ofcourse his openness musically was responsible-along with the other members of C/P and Mr. Brian Eno -with the marvelous and heavenly-harmonics of Viva La Vida.
While God doesn’t like any of his children worshipping “false” idols, I am comfortable with this website, because Chris Martin IS NOT A FALSE IDOL! He is the real thing and as long as we honor him prudently and with circumcisions-I mean circumstances that are within reason, then I will continue to keep the picture of Chris with his holy heart as my screen saver (and soul-saver.) The End.
The Real Chris Martin on 04 Apr 2009 at 6:26 am #
This site is dedicated to me The Real Chris Martin / Savoir of Mankind (and all other credit worthy mammals), not Christine Martin the Polish actress (circa1840-43) or Dr. Christine Martin (the real Chris Martins real doctor, oddly enogh)
My name is The Real Chris Martin, and I approve of this mesage.
The Real Chris Martin on 04 Apr 2009 at 6:34 am #
I’m buying, no I’m going to …BUILD A STAIRWAY TO HELL…
Please help me in my new pan-global attempt to raise human consciousness one tenth of one millimetre lower than low…
Please, help me and Jonny build a STAIRWAY TO HELL.
“WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW,
IS A STAIRWAY TO HELL”….. / Compose-Hoser / Burt Page / from the classic later sixties album, Led Zepplin Does Burt Bacharach
My name is The Real Chris Martin and I approve this message.
Trenton Razor on 06 Apr 2009 at 5:39 am #
Here ye oh Church of Chris Martin.
How dare you get a church up in your name and with such a devoted following! How could so many love that band of yours so much! How about NIN? I’m jealous!
NIN–the name alone should attract legions of horny female fans who KNOW just what a 9 inch nail is all about! “You know that feeling you get when somebody embarrasses themselves so BADLY, YOU feel uncomfortable? Heard the new Chris Martin record: “Jesus?” Oppps! I meant to say Chris Cornell!
My bad! My ugly! My sexual deviant! My stupid! My NOT a 9-inch nail! My more like 3-4 inches..on a good day!
jesus/mary chained on 10 Apr 2009 at 6:48 am #
The decoding of the Viva La Vida song is very intelligently done and captures the gist of the analogy to “Holy Blood, Holy Grail.”
Which therefore, begs the question: if Jesus has a bloodline-where are his ancestors today & might this song be the “coming out-shall we say” of the jesus and mary chain-(not the band)? Remember-Nostradamus states that when there is peace in the Middle East (the Bible too) then the second coming of the new Messiah will take place. If CM is a prophet-as we like to assume-might he be using his songs to prophecy this upcoming event?
Holy Sechpter on 15 Apr 2009 at 3:15 pm #
Official proclamation (of sorts):
The red rose at the beginning of the Viva La Vida video is highly symbolic. Remember, they also dissipate at the end..into the wind..and hint at additional meanings and symbiology beyond that which has already been previously discussed.
A red or rose cross is a specific identifying symbol of the order of the “Rosicrucians,” this goes all the way back to 1188 and the Prieure de Sion. The rose analogy named a secret order of society that existed- a “genuine clandestine brotherhood or fraternity.”
Certainly the rose has been a mystical symbol from time immemorial-especially during the Middle Ages. Though roses existed as symbol motifs-no evidence suggests–until now–of an institution or order, much less a secret society designed to protect “the rose.”
Interestingly enough, the Rosicrucians are tied into the other groups mentioned in the book “Holy Blood, Holy Grail,” which, ofcourse “The Da Vinci Code” was (falsely) accused of plagarizing. Thusly, this shadowy group is linked to the Priory of Sion, and the Merovingian bloodline-and C/P brings the Rosicrucian symbology (the rose) DIRECTLY to the beginning and the end of the video-Viva La Vida. This-to my trained eye-confirms the proof that CM is a direct prophet and protector of the secrets of the rose that are soon to be forthcoming (on their next album.)
Rose of Jerusalem on 15 Apr 2009 at 8:11 pm #
I will continue this decoding for the glory of the Church of CM: Regarding VIVA LA VIDA-
“The restoration of the Merovingian dynasty is sanctioned and justifiable, both legally and morally. Although it was deposed in the 8th century, the Merovingian bloodline did not become extinct. On the contrary, it perpetuated itself in a direct line from Dagobert II and his son SigisbertIV. By dint of dynastic alliances & inter-marriages this line came to include Godfroi de Bouillon-who captured Jerusalem in 1099, and various other nobles and royal families past and present. At present the Merovingian bloodline enjoys a legitimate claim to its rightful heritage.” The bloodline is alive today!
This is not a conspiracy theory-it is directly out of the book: “Holy Blood, Holy Grail.” There is a possibility the honorable CM could be of this bloodline, if he has forebearers from France or Italy? It is most important he be a firstborn, since they have the genetic and spiritual capabilities of inheriting the wisdom necessary to lead the human race into the future filled with biohazards and calamity. Never-the-less, Viva La Vida becomes much more clear-cut when seen in the light of Merovingianisms. REX MUNDI CHRIS MARTIN!
Sean Vincent on 01 May 2009 at 1:52 pm #
Sorry, mate, but this is all just pure crap. It’s a pop song! Let it be. Priory of Scion, Sang Rael…you’ve got to be kidding!
Saint Luigi of Pasta on 01 May 2009 at 3:15 pm #
Sean Vincent: Repent! You belong to the sect know as “coldplaying.com” Who are you to question the faith and holy ordination of meaning that expurgiates from the blessed songs of C/P. We will not suffer this heresy quietly in our midst. I command the great Drobbingdon to teleport you to the great unknown-where you will forever be banned from listening to C/P and merely exist on a steady diet of Mariah Carey and American Idol songsters! It is done!
The Church of Chris Martin » An Important Message from the Founder, Dean Drobbingdon on 03 May 2009 at 9:44 pm #
[…] a certain group have been describing Chris Martin as a prophet proclaiming the coming of a Female […]
youstupid on 11 Aug 2009 at 1:12 pm #
haha what a stretch
Sister Gail of Celibate on 12 Aug 2009 at 4:23 pm #
YOU STUPID: are STUPID! Get off our website-you doubting heathen and evil, duplitious cadaver-head!
It is with a heavy heart that today I write with the unhappy news that our fellow Facebook friend: “I HATE BONO FOR WHAT HE SAID ABOUT CHRIS MARTIN” is being deleted and closed. I got the notification as I drank my morning coffee, and ended up nearly spitting it out! This is an abomination to God ! Here we had some brave souls willing to stand up to that bully-BONO-and let him have it for lambasting the Great One. Holy Church members: say a little prayer for the noble FB page that put ego-monster, (but sincere do-gooder) BONO in his proper place.
Please don’t think ill of me either-for berating the Church’s PRIMARY saint-Bono..out of U2, for he is merely just an over-aggrandizing ROCK STAR-whom this Great Church has sought to elevate to SAINTLY status.
Pray for the great Facebook page:”I HATE BONO FOR WHAT HE SAID ABOUT CHRIS MARTIN” and let just the knowledge that it came about in the first place SERVE AS A WARNING to any other jealous Rock Stars that fans, followers, and worshippers of the Great Soul Master will seek you out and punish your malfescance-should you dare to come on up on Chris Martin and DEFILE HIS HOLINESS!
We must keep the aura and energy vibe CLEAN & CLEAR around Chris Martin as he seeks to get heavenly inspiration for the writing, composing, and great unveiling that is to come with the next Coldplay “concept” album. So the passing of the FB Page: “I HATE BONO FOR WHAT HE SAID ABOUT CHRIS MARTIN” is doubly sad news, in that this page was the “Pitbull” that kept other imbecile doubters and hellish hecklers at bay.
Stay Strong-Church of Chris Martin adherants and fellow worshippers of yore: The C: O: C: army grows by the day in strength, bust size, and numbers. The Arch Pope Drobbingdon is coming around, The Glastonbury Pilgrims Three are making plans for Glastonbury 2010-which MAY include a Coldplay appearance-if one is to believe Chris Martin’s Twitter! And most happiest of all, the True Widow may be a widow no longer-if her prayers are answered!
God Bless All in this Great Church of Love! Pray that Chris Martin recovers from the attempted Swine Flu poison put in his Yogi Tea by a soldplaying.com escapee from the nearby mental ward! Lord: heal Chris Martin of any throat or mouth impurities so he can continue the Coldplay conquest of the world and put to shame the “mouth that roared” Saint Bono..out of U2! Amen.
"I HATE BONO FOR WHAT HE SAID" now deleted on 14 Aug 2009 at 5:58 pm #
Thomas Nasri sent a message to the members of This group is deleted. FORMERLY KNOWN AS the great Facebook page: “I HATE BONO FOR WHAT HE SAID ABOUT CHRIS MARTIN.”
——————–
Subject: Our group is going to be deleted
Hello everybody,
I’m asking you to leave this group against Bono because, even if we hate the way he talked about Chris Martin, even if you don’t like their music, we have to follow the way Chris thinks about it.
He believes that was a joke and, even if we have to defend him, now it’s time to think about future and to hope that Coldplay and Chris are going to have more success than U2 and Bono had and continue to have..
Thanks for your understanding. (GOODBYE-”I HATE BONO FOR WHAT HE SAID ABOUT CHRIS MARTIN!”)
D on 01 Oct 2009 at 5:55 pm #
I think you’re all mad!!
Patrick on 15 Oct 2009 at 2:22 pm #
The meaning to the lyrics? No. If you connect the Merovingians, the Taj Mahal, Buckingham Palace etc - I’m assuming your’re having a lend
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Anonymous on 20 Oct 2009 at 3:56 am #
Interesting Explanation.
You do know that “Holy Blood and Holy Grail” and the “Da Vinci Code” were just made up right?
Dan Brown is simply a very talented bullshit artist whose stuff is interesting to read.
Holy blood and grail fall under the same category.
Hollee Dellio on 16 Nov 2009 at 4:23 pm #
I have done extensive research on Henry Lincolns “Holy Blood, Holy Grail” and I for one love the book, it is not of fiction as Dan Browns novels are, please do not get me wrong Mr. Brown is a talented writter but his words are mere fiction. I have recently visited Roslyn Chapel in research & words can not describe its beauty & “AWWW”, there is something of this place that is of greatness. I was raised Catholic but I know of many dark secrets that were kept & I also know that dark day Friday October 13th was one to not be forgotten, as that day everything was barried/hidden. The song Chris Martin wrote, I had no idea what it was about, i merely heard it on the radio & was drawn to it- i look up the meaning & here are your answers. I do know everyone has their own divinity, that is what Christ tried to teach us all, that he is near always under a rock he is there, you dont need a church to find him or God, they are in your hearts. Dont loose sight of what the message is people- GOD is everywhere. That was Jesus message and to prove that he wanted a women to carry his teachings on. For who shows love better then a female:)Chris Martin is very deep, and I will take a look at your other writings now. May Love surround all of you & you find what your looking for!!!
Blessed True Widow on 16 Nov 2009 at 8:13 pm #
Greetings to Hollee Deelio:
You are a Blessing to the Church. You are Seeker-as we are too. Your wisdom and understanding of the “Holy Blood, Holy Grail” book has enlightened your spirit to the Revealing truths that await the world-and the music of Chris Martin and Coldplay is the mechanism for it’s unveiling.
Yes-it is at the Roslyn Chapel where the mystery of the feminine is buried-that is Holy, Sacred Ground! How circumstantial is it that the ROSE at the beginning of the “Viva” Video is shown unveiling itself, & at the end of the video-the red rose petals are dispersed by “the wind.” Coldplay used the Delacroix painting “Liberty Leading the People” for a specific intent-it features a WOMAN (of the cross.)
The Church of Chris Martin is “hammer-heading” Coldplay to make sure that the next “concept album” continues the path to feminine enlightenment and Revelations. As it was stated in the “feminine” interpretation of the “Viva La Vida” song, it is Chris Martin’s love & appreciation for women that garner him the honor of passing on (thru his music) this Blessed Turn-of-(upcoming)Events!
May Love also surround you, Dear Hollee & may you know forever of the glory of Church Love. Thanks be to you and a glorious Amen!
mark on 29 Nov 2009 at 8:28 pm #
This interpretation isn’t referenced. It could be all wrong. Listen to the interviews from the band and you’ll learn a lot more.
Nice try anyways.
drobbingdon on 29 Nov 2009 at 9:53 pm #
This interpretation isn’t referenced.
~ Neither is this comment.
It could be all wrong.
~ It could. But it isn’t.
Listen to the interviews from the band and you’ll learn a lot more.
~ No you won’t. Ignore Mark.
Nice try anyways.
~ Thanks!
aly on 02 Jan 2010 at 1:02 am #
Okay, I don’t like this Chris Martin guy. It seems like he thinks hrs Christ In flesh. Sorry to disappoint, but there is. Only one true God.
Nobody on 02 Feb 2010 at 3:51 am #
” Yes Cavalry and Calvary sound similar in English, but they are entirely different things. Cavalry is an ancient equine (horses) military force, and the other is a location where Jesus died. I don’t think that Cavalry is a typographical error on the artist part.
I only write this comment, because history is SO interesting and worth investigating, and Jesus more so!
King Louis XVI and the French revolution…
1.The album cover is a famous piece of art depicting the French revolution. I believe it’s title is The French Revolution.
Google Images: French Revolution Painting
2. King Louis XVI was beheaded, by a group of people called the Revolutionaries. (…”Revolutionaries wait for my head on a silver plate”…)
Google: King Louis XVI Revolutionaries
3. King LouisXVI called out to God to be his judge and guide in the time of his dethroning and ultimate execution. (…”Be me mirror, my sword and shield”… a biblical reference to God’s Word)
Google: King Louis XVI Last Address or Last Testament
4. The French revolution is known for it’s attack on Christianity and it’s attempt at the de-christianization of France, but many missionaries left France to take Christianity to the world. (…’”my missionaries in a foreign field”…) Google: French Revolution Dechristianization
Google: French Missionaries.
5. Louis XVI claimed in his final address that he was being killed for unjust, untrue reasons, or at best misunderstood reasons. (…”never an honest word, but that was when I ruled the world”…)
Google: King Louis XVI Last Address or Last Testament
6. In the song, the steady heavy drum beat that never changes it’s tone or rhythm MIGHT be a brilliant final touch… because as Louis XVI was giving his final word, he was eventually drowned out by the steady heavy drum beat of the executioner, and he was beheaded.
Google: Louis XVI death drum beat
But as for Jesus…
Some of the obvious differences to this song and Jesus
are:
1. Jesus has NEVER ‘rolled the dice’ with His ministry on earth, or Heaven or anywhere else. He was very intentional in His ministry and His goals, He always knew He was going to the Cross. Chance or luck (or lack of luck) had nothing to do with Jesus ministry, death or resurrection.
2. Jesus’ castles NEVER were built on pillars of salt and sand. Jesus Himself said the foolish man built his house on the sand (symbolic of a life on sin, foolishness and pride, which can never be a firm foundation, which is Jesus Himself).
3. When Jesus rules only honest words are spoken, the song says “never and honest word when I ruled the world” .
4. Jesus is NEVER kept out of Heaven because St. Peter won’t call His name (ludicrous).
Well, enough history for this song. It is such a great song, easy to listen to many time over! ”
SOURCE : http://www.lyricinterpretations.com/Coldplay/Viva-La-Vida
Re-ligione on 02 Feb 2010 at 3:59 am #
How can you prove the following?
I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
The original king is King David, the King who united Israel and Judea and wrote the Psalms. The line he founded was seen as the legitimate line of Jewish kings. One of his notable descendants was Jesus.
It can be any king from all the human history, why precisely David? Just because you want to tie this to the Illuminati and to the new world order?
I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemies’ eyes
Listened as the crowd would sing
Now the old king is dead, long live the king
The line first reappeared in medieval France. The Merovingians ruled from 486 to 751, when their rule was dramatically overthrown.
How do you find the Merovingians in these words above? Where is the connection? What led you to see them there? Why not talk about Caesar and “Alea iacta est” ? He was a roman and a ruler…
Your interpretations are just the fruit of your imagination. Take into consideration what the actual writer meant to say before fantasizing. I studied French (history language and culture) for 15 years and all i can say is try documenting before jumping to a conspiracy theory about the blood of Christ. This is something far greater than to be put in a song or interpreted on an website. Meditate before you hurt yourself or others. Ignorance is not bliss.