Viva La Vida

Lyrics

I used to rule the world, sea would rise when I gave the words.
Now in the morning I sleep alone, sweep the streets I used to own.

I used to role the dice, feel the fear in my enemies' 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.
I discovered that my castle stands, upon pillars of salt, pillars of sand.

I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing, roman calvary 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're gone, there was never an honest word.
That was when I ruled the world.