grapemist

When I saw the album cover of Eugene Delacroix's painting, entitled "Liberty Leading The People" It's a depiction of the French Revolution of sorts. I instantly made the connection with song and King Louis XVI. The lyrics link up with the story of his life. Then again it links up with many kings. A king who never pulled the strings.

Viva La Vida When I listen to the lyrics, I think of either King Louis XVI or Napoleon. Im leaning more toward King Louis XVI. His story is so tragic. He never had a fair shake from childhood and throughout his adulthood. He and his siblings were orphaned when both of his parents died from TB, Got married to Marie Antoinette at 15, became king at 20 and died at 37. He was very young and misunderstood in my opinion. His marriage was under a microscope from day one. How does a 15 year old kid know how to be husband? Then having to assume position as King and rule a country. He was inexperienced. He made a lot of bad decisions then tried to flee his country but was caught and imprisoned and later beheadded. He was a king who never pulled the strings. Chris' lyrics seem to fit his story perfectly.