"Viva La Vida" by Coldplay ~ I Used to Rule the World

Coldplay's song "Viva La Vida" with images in world history that match the lyrics.

The lyrics:

I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own

I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemies 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 salt, and pillars of sand.

I hear Jerusalem bells are 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)

It was the wicked and wild wind
Blew down the doors to let me in.
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
People could not 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 want to be king?

I hear Jerusalem bells are 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)

Hear Jerusalem bells are ringings
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can not explain
I know Saint Peter will call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world.
Oooooh Oooooh Oooooh --

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[wolf9968]

O ya wats that last vid

[FrankCoffman]

@wolf9968

The ending is from the movie "Citizen Kane" (1941).

[wolf9968]

Your amazing dude I sorta wish they used ur version of the vid

[FrankCoffman]

@wolf9968

Thanks, you're very kind to say so. I made this video a few years ago. I could make a better version now, but.... oh well, this is good enough. Thanks, man.

[wolf9968]

What is that pic of on 1:21

[FrankCoffman]

@wolf9968

That's a pic of torture during the Inquisition. Then, a painting with the Pope.

[Myathewolfeh1]

Thumbs up if your history class brought you here.

[wolf9968]

Thanks that's been killing me

[peachesluv567]

lol i cant go through more then two comments without seeing at least one f-bomb.

[rattlesnakevideos09]

So this song's about Napoleon?