Coldplay Viva La Vida Official Video Apr 2026

The lyrics and video tell the story of a reflecting on his lost power and past glories.

The video features the band performing against a of Eugène Delacroix's 1830 painting, Liberty Leading the People . Coldplay Viva La Vida Official Video

The official music video for is a visually striking piece directed by Hype Williams , which premiered on Coldplay's website on August 1, 2008. It serves as a central artistic component of the band's fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends , known for its grand orchestral sound and historical themes. The lyrics and video tell the story of

: The video concludes with the band members metaphorically crumbling into rose petals . It serves as a central artistic component of

: The primary visual influence is the painting Liberty Leading the People , which commemorates the French Revolution of 1830.

The video and song are deeply rooted in historical and artistic references:

: The background uses multi-colored textures interspersed with imagery of speeding clouds and the same artwork featured on the album's cover.