Viva La Vida

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"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 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
I discovered that my castles stand
Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand
...
It was the wicked and wild wind
Blew down the doors to let me in
The shattered windows and the sound of drums
People couldn't believe what I'd become
Revolutionaries wait
For my head on a silver plate
I'm just a puppet on a lonely string
Oh who would ever want to be king?
Now I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Calvary choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
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
That was when I ruled the world..."
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*Film:
Les Misérables

*Music:
Viva La Vida by Coldplay

[JeanetteB]

2:51 - Absolute chills. Aaron Tveit and Colplay overlapping is a vibe.

[slyfer]

Fantastic work brother. This video hits home, vive la france!

[KavindhyaJayakody]

Liberté, Égalité, fraternité.... Vive la France. ❤❤❤🇫🇷

[Abi-chanFictionFan]

As a French, that went straight to my heart.
So many chills TTwTT
This is why I subbed to this channel. Thank you !

[paulsallamand]

"Je suis tombé par terre, c'est la faute à Voltaire
Le nez dans le ruisseau, c'est la faute à Rousseau"
- Gavroche, Victor Hugo

[TheFoxofKnowledge]

For anyone interested in the song's background, Viva La Vida is Coldplay's interpretation of King Louis XVI’s perspective on THE French Revolution (1789 - 1799).

Although the lyrics don't necessarily fit with the events in Les Misérables, since the book/movie takes place from 1815 to 1832. I believe the gist is still there for the spirit of revolution and portraying the revolutionaries as heroes, even though The June Rebellion was a failed attempt to revert the establishment of the July Monarchy

[CryTwink]

Magnificent! I've never actually watched Les Miserables, but after this, I really want to!

[harryjsingh]

Its High time youtube has its own “Oscar “ awards for videos like these !!!

[BoonkyEdits]

This edit is really beautiful and an excellent example of using the appropriate music for the scenes.
You did an amazing job with this one!

[WeAreEpicPotatoChipProducts]

Makes me proud of France even though I'm not French

[aliciaz]

a few years ago I was deeply in love with Les Mis; the musical, the book, the movie, fan interpretations, and so on. Watching this gave me a rush of feelings, thank you for reminding me of my love for it with this wonderful video.

[calebesevero]

Red, white and blue: the colors are an amazing combination!

[linguini.cartoonist]

It made me cry. Such a piece of art. Vive la France...

[shadowcree.]

Then you came, and with this masterpiece you brought nostalgia and tears to this poor young man. Thank you.

[bfog]

As a french, this video gives me goosebumps, this is wonderful !

[playofdrew]

One of the best video i've ever seen

[designtechnology]

Man this is getting on a whole new level. You used one song and one film and managed to transmit millions of emotions. I'm lost for words, i've been following your work for years and you keep leveling up. Bravo.

[Samstown_-]

I aint French but I am a huge fan of the history and art of a nation like no other. This hits hard. Love from England

[justahobbiest]

You successfully stripped Le Misérables of its joy and entertainment, sending the full weight of the original movement crashing home. Outstanding!

[caterinamarinidettina]

Il potere del popolo!!! Greetings and solidarity from Italy!