eFlat Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawndorman Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browndog221 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Is it "will call my name" or "won't call my name" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KissesBirds Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 I think the first "sweep" should be "sleep." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFlat Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 I think the first "sweep" should be "sleep." You know, I thought that at first too... hmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamo.p Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KissesBirds Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy14 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 "Pillars of salt, pillars of sand" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFlat Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFlat Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyfu123 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 It's "Saint peter won't call my name", not "will" Anyway, dude, you've done a great job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyfu123 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Btw, why not make the correction in the first post so all people can see the corrected version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crestingwaves Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Where can I hear the song? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyfu123 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldpatrix Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 You're a genius! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFlat Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 Btw, why not make the correction in the first post so all people can see the corrected version? Heh... :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KissesBirds Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Btw, why not make the correction in the first post so all people can see the corrected version? I agree. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundsbo Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFlat Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundsbo Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Whether its about love or not, I most certainly LOVE this song :nice: agree:dozey: its so beautifull strings:dozey::dozey::o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miha Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 I think he says work instead of word at the end of the song ("never an honest work"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan8 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Great song, great lyrics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Awesome lyrics!! Only a small correction: I think it's ''I hear Jerusalems bells ARE ringing'', not ''bells A ringing'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonus_mosher Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundsbo Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 what do you guys think the tekst is about:P? somethink deep, or ? want to hear you opinnions:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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