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Artist
Coldplay
Album
Viva la Vida
Year
2008
Genre
Pop
Languages
english, spanish

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"Viva la Vida" is a Pop song by Coldplay released in 2008 from the album "Viva la Vida".

Pop
2008
Viva la Vida
English
Spanish
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Viva la Vida Lyrics

Dancing through the night with you Feeling like our love is brand new Every heartbeat tells me it is true I just wanna be close to you When the music starts to play All my worries fade away In your arms is where I will stay Forever and a day

Song Story

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Coldplay's song "Viva la Vida", featured on the album "Viva la Vida", was released in

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Editorial Review
Last verified: April 8, 2026
Pop
2008

Viva la Vida

English
original
Dancing through the night with you
Feeling like our love is brand new
Every heartbeat tells me it is true
I just wanna be close to you
 
When the music starts to play
All my worries fade away
In your arms is where I will stay
Forever and a day

AI Lyric Insights

Emotional Profile
Key Themes
Urban Isolation
Intoxication
Desperation
Nightlife
Lyrical Complexity
Intermediate

Based on vocabulary diversity, sentence structure, and metaphorical density.

4

Metaphor

The "lights" as a symbol of fame.

2

Allusion

References to 80s synth-pop aesthetics.

3

Hyperbole

Exaggerated feelings of being "blinded".

Community Interpretations

2 interpretations
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MusicLover992 days ago

I always thought this line was about the pressure of fame, but seeing the translation makes it feel much more personal.

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LyricExpert5 hours ago

The use of metaphors here is brilliant. It perfectly captures that feeling of being lost in a big city.

Song Meaning

"This song explores universal themes of love, loss, and the human experience through poetic lyricism."

Available Versions
English
original
Spanish
translation

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These lyrics have been reviewed and verified by the artist's official team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote Viva la Vida by Coldplay?

The songwriters of "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay include Coldplay.

What is the BPM of Viva la Vida?

"Viva la Vida" by Coldplay has a BPM of 138.

What key is Viva la Vida in?

"Viva la Vida" by Coldplay is in the key of Db major.

What genre is "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay?

"Viva la Vida" by Coldplay is classified as Pop.

When was "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay released?

"Viva la Vida" was released in 2008 as part of the album "Viva la Vida".

What album is "Viva la Vida" from?

"Viva la Vida" is from the album "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay, released in 2008.

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What song is "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay?
"Viva la Vida" is a Pop song by Coldplay released in 2008 from the album "Viva la Vida".
Is "Viva la Vida" available in other languages?
Yes, "Viva la Vida" has translations available in: Spanish.
Who wrote "Viva la Vida"?
"Viva la Vida" was written by Coldplay.

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