Coldplay- when i ruled the world

Coldplay - when i ruled the world / Viva la vida

[martinkobert]

I'm 65 now & I'm nobody & every one's gone, but in the 80s & 90s I was always on top & had it all. This song really rings my bell & makes me smile.

[Mateo-qbhs]

I randomly just started humming this song and I haven't heard this song in forever I totally forgot about it, im happy my brain brought it back 😹

[jamescasarella]

The grammar school next to my apartment building plays this song everyday for the kids during their fresh air/play time. It always brings a smile to my face as I see them dancing and laughing!

[nomdeplume]

I just turned 70 and this song still haunts me to this day. I feel my insides cramp up. Best song ever, especially as it pertains to "World Leaders" today.

[labcat]

this makes me feel sad and happy at the same time :):(

[iCeCoLDNNJa]

One of the best songs ever made. Simple as that.

[dnickyjd]

This song is simply fantastic. The instruments could not go any better with his voice.. It just has a feel good vibe every time I hear it. It's a shame too many artists don't take a page out of Coldplay's book. We need more music like this.

[gracehopewell]

Wow. This song touches my innermost cord. I never get tired of this song. It makes me think of my 30's, being a real estate broker with 40 people under my license and two offices in Los fatos and Campbell. I drove a mercedes Benz and was engaged, and bought a house in Los. Gatos. My company was on Chart Watch in the San Jose Mercury. 😊

[robertthomas]

I love this song and hate it at the same time. It was extremely popular in the summer of 2008 when I had to drive over 40 miles every weekend to visit my dad who was in a hospice dying from cancer. The local radio station played it at least once on the way over and again on the way back. It always reminds me of him, both lyrically and the fact that I heard it so often in that time.

[a.person]

If you ever feel that all is lost; and you can't go on... remember that the One who created you loves you beyond all understanding; and will love you to eternity

[joshalexfletcher]

This song even to this day....Still gets me. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE COLD PLAY!!! COLD PLAY & U2 FOREVER!!!!

[ky]

These comments are beautiful and I love looking back on the old days

[thatlionwhocosplays]

Here are the lyrics:

Viva la Vida

Coldplay

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
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 go there was never, never a honest word
And that was when I ruled the world

It was a 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 want to be king?

I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Calvary 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

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Calvary 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

[jadenallmon]

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 enemy's eyes
Listened 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 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'd gone there was never
Never an honest word
And that was when I ruled the world

It was a 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 want to be king?

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 St. Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh [5x]

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 St. Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world

[chiknnoodl]

you know that feeling when a song is so good you get goosebumps? This fucking song is a prime example of that.

[pumpkinbumpkin]

Anyone else here NOT from tiktok and is here becuase it’s a good song?

[lmc]

I'm 76 but can't stop listening to this song the lead singer has a hauntingly nice voice! ❤

[gabriellevi]

This is my favorite coldplay song - they have many good ones - but this one always brings me joy.

[yourditarrie]

They’ve played this at every job I’ve worked at ever since it came out and I bask in it’s beauty every single time, it’s AMAZING!

[robertwilliams]

I am a  52 year old man. I love this song. Superb! True artistry. Carthartic for a Vet that really appreciates this work. Some kids really get it. I hope this band the best success...