Viva la vida
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
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
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
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 an honest word
And that was when I ruled the world.
