Here's what we have so far (Thanks everyone!):

 

"Viva la Vida"

 

[Verse 1]

I used to rule the world

Seas would rise when I gave the word

Now in the morning I sweep alone

Sweep the streets I used to own

I used to roll the dice

Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes

Listen as the crowd would sing:

"Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!"

One minute I held the key

Next the walls were closed on me

And I discovered that my castles stand

Upon pillars of sand, pillars of sand

 

[Chorus] 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

Once you know there was never, never an honest word

That was when I ruled the world

 

(Ohhh)

 

[Verse 2]

It was the wicked and wild wind

Blew down the doors to let me in

Shattered windows and the sound of drums

People couldn't believe what I'd become

Revolutionaries wait

For my head on a silver plate

Just a puppet on a lonely string (?)

Oh who would ever wanna be king?

 

[Chorus 2]

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 Saint Peter won't call my name

Never an honest word

And that was when I ruled the world

 

(Ohhhhh Ohhh Ohhh)

 

[Chorus 3]

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 Saint Peter won't call my name

Never an honest word

But that was when I ruled the world

 

(Ooo Ooo Ooo)

ahh well done, sir!! I haven't confirmed any of this yet, but it seems to be as close as anyone will get! This is an amazing song.

Is it "will call my name" or "won't call my name" ?

I think the first "sweep" should be "sleep."

I think the first "sweep" should be "sleep."

 

You know, I thought that at first too... hmm....

i think thats almost right. great job! :)

i can't work out those lines you couldn't get either. they're not very clear - the rest of it's pretty easy though.

Revolutionaries wait

For my head on a silver plate (Like John the Baptist from the Bible)

 

I'm just a puppet on a lowly/lonely string?

 

Pillars of sand...

 

 

Never an honest word, but that was when I ruled the world

"Pillars of salt, pillars of sand" ?

Revolutionaries wait

For my head on a silver plate (Like John the Baptist from the Bible)

 

I'm just a puppet on a lowly/lonely string?

 

Pillars of sand...

 

 

Never an honest word, but that was when I ruled the world

 

Ah! Bravo!:D

A second time around with everyone's help (thanks!)...

 

"Viva la Vida"

 

[Verse 1]

I used to rule the world

Seas would rise when I gave the word

Now in the morning I sweep alone

Sweep the streets I used to own

I used to roll the dice

Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes

Listen as the crowd would sing:

"Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!"

One minute I held the key

Next the walls were closed on me

And I discovered that my castles stand

Upon pillars of sand, pillars of sand

 

[Chorus] 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

Once you know there was never, never an honest word

That was when I ruled the world

(Ohhh)

 

[Verse 2]

It was the wicked and wild wind

Blew down the doors to let me in

Shattered windows and the sound of drums

People couldn't believe what I'd become

Revolutionaries wait

For my head on a silver plate

Just a puppet on a lonely string (?)

Oh who would ever wanna be king?

 

[Chorus 2]

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 Saint Peter will call my name

Never an honest word

And that was when I ruled the world

 

(Ohhhhh Ohhh Ohhh)

 

[Chorus 3]

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 Saint Peter will call my name

Never an honest word

But that was when I ruled the world

 

(Ooo Ooo Ooo)

It's "Saint peter won't call my name", not "will"

 

Anyway, dude, you've done a great job!!

Btw, why not make the correction in the first post so all people can see the corrected version?

Where can I hear the song?

http://rapidshare.de/files/39336687/01_Viva_la_Vida__New_Edit_.m4a.html

 

If you have an iPod, download from here. There are other mp3 links in the thread about the pre-order.

 

If you want, you can pre-order from iTunes and get the single NOW.

You're a genius!

Btw, why not make the correction in the first post so all people can see the corrected version?

 

Heh...

 

:cool:

Btw, why not make the correction in the first post so all people can see the corrected version?

 

 

 

 

I agree.

 

 

 

 

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its a great tekst, and its good to know that coldplay can write about other thems then love:P or ho knows, meybe its about love? what do you guys think?

its a great tekst, and its good to know that coldplay can write about other thems then love:P or ho knows, meybe its about love? what do you guys think?

 

Whether its about love or not, I most certainly LOVE this song :nice:

Whether its about love or not, I most certainly LOVE this song :nice:

 

agree:dozey: its so beautifull strings:dozey::dozey::o

I think he says work instead of word at the end of the song ("never an honest work").

Great song, great lyrics!

Awesome lyrics!!

 

Only a small correction:

 

I think it's ''I hear Jerusalems bells ARE ringing'', not ''bells A ringing''

Awesome lyrics!!

 

Only a small correction:

 

I think it's ''I hear Jerusalems bells ARE ringing'', not ''bells A ringing''

 

I noticed that,

 

it's still VERY close, thanks for giving us 99% of the lyrics :kiss:

what do you guys think the tekst is about:P? somethink deep, or ? want to hear you opinnions:)