Viva La Vida – English Lyrics

• By: Rosé

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the emotional depth of Rosé's cover of the iconic Coldplay track, "Viva La Vida." Her rendition offers a unique, stripped-down interpretation that showcases the clarity and strength of her vocals, adding a modern, heartfelt layer to the original's grand narrative. Learning this song allows you to appreciate how a classic rock anthem can be beautifully transformed through a K-pop sensibility, highlighting the universal language of regret, strength, and starting anew.

[English]

♪Oh-oh♪

♪That was when I ruled the world♪

♪♪

Sunja: Your grandfather...

He always said he wanted me to fly

Sunja: so I could see how big this world really is.

[planes flying]

♪I used to rule the world♪

Koh: Do you remember?

Koh: How happy we were then.

It’s been 14 years.

How did you find me?

I never lost you.

♪Seas would rise when I gave the word♪

Koh: The bombs are coming.

Koh: The Americans want all this to burn.

Koh: Everything you know will be gone...

You think you understand what that means.

Koh: You don’t.

Koh: I do.

♪I used to roll the dice♪

♪Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes♪

So you must be really desperate.

With only three months left in my bank account,

Solomon: you could say you’re lookin’ at someone with nothing to lose.

♪One minute, I held the key♪

Do not forget who you are.

Sunja: Can you do that?

I’m not always going to be this low.

Solomon: I’ll find a way. You know I will.

You stood your ground,

it was powerful.

♪Aw, who would ever wanna be king?♪

♪Oh-oh-oh,oh-oh-oh,oh♪

♪I hear Jerusalem bells a-ringin'♪

♪Roman Calvalry choirs are singin'♪

Koh: There are so many doors opening for you here.

Koh: You just don’t realize it.

♪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♪