COLDPLAY - VIVA LA VIDA

"Viva La Vida" is an iconic song by Coldplay, released in 2008 as the second single from their album "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends." The track features a distinctive string arrangement and uplifting melody that sets it apart from many of the band's previous works. Lyrically, the song is told from the perspective of a deposed king reflecting on his lost power, with references to historical figures and religious imagery. The title "Viva La Vida" translates to "Long Live Life" in Spanish. The song became a massive global success, topping charts in both the US and UK, and won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2009. Its anthemic chorus and unique baroque-pop sound made "Viva La Vida" one of Coldplay's most recognizable and commercially successful songs, cementing their status as one of the world's biggest rock bands.