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 digital 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 For other uses, see Viva la Vida (disambiguation).įrom the album Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends For the Coldplay album, see Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends.
