Coldplay – Viva La Vida alternative video version (Made in The Hague/Netherlands)

This is the official alternative video of the “Viva La Vida” track by Coldplay. It was made in The Netherlands, especially in the city The Hague (in dutch; Den Haag). The video was made out of love for Depeche Mode and the genius of Anton Corbijn.

This track is copyrighted bij EMI. Video Director is Anton Corbijn

Lyrics;
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
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
And I discovered that my castles stand
Upon pillars of salt, pillars of sand

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 not explain
Once you go there was never, never an honest word
That was when I ruled the world

It was the wicked and wild wind
Blew down the doors to let me in.
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
People could not believe what I’d become
Revolutionaries Wait
For my head on a silver plate
Just a puppet on a lonely string
Oh who would ever want to be king?

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 not explain
I know Saint Peter won’t call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world

(Ooooh Oooh Oooh)

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
I know Saint Peter won’t call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world

“Coldplay” “Viva La Vida” “X&Y” “Parachutes” “A Rush of blood to the head” “Castles” “The Hague” “Den Haag” “Scheveningen” “Nederland” “Netherlands” “Holland” “Clocks” “The Scientist” “Fix You” “Anton Corbijn” “Depeche Mode” “Enjoy the Silence”

Duration : 0:4:15


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25 Responses to “Coldplay – Viva La Vida alternative video version (Made in The Hague/Netherlands)”


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  2. eternity4everusa on January 20th, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    Viva La Vida
    Viva La Vida

  3. it’s a million …
    it’s a million times better !!!!!!!!!!!

  4. CuriousPersianCat on January 20th, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    Why is he carrying …
    Why is he carrying that Revolutionary picture around ?

  5. god this is a …
    god this is a million times better

  6. Самое лучшее видео- …
    Самое лучшее видео- КРААЙНЕ жаль то так и не сняли нормального клипа на Clock’s :’(

  7. i love his blue …
    i love his blue eyes, feels like i can see the sea in them.. <3

  8. I thought the same …
    I thought the same and commented, and after saw your comment. It instantly reminded me of that, but instead of carrying a chair he is carrying a painting.

  9. I like Coldplay and …
    I like Coldplay and I like the song , but the video is too much like Depeche Mode “Enjoy the Silence” video.

  10. Same director!! :)
    Same director!! :)

  11. great song i also …
    great song i also like life in a tecno color world

  12. iJUSThateCHOCOLATE on January 20th, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    wow
    that’s so funny

    wow
    that’s so funny

  13. onequarterasian on January 20th, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    haha
    haha

  14. ♥♥♥
    ♥♥♥

  15. omgitsclassical on January 20th, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    ITS LOUIS XIV happy …
    ITS LOUIS XIV happy happy

  16. It looks like the …
    It looks like the king in Enjoy the Silence!

  17. I don’t get it, …
    I don’t get it, what’s with the little buildings, and the end, why are they there and the picture disappears, so confusing

  18. love this version.. …
    love this version…better then the original one…chris’ face is amazing…great band!!!

  19. Its much better tha …
    Its much better tha the original… It tells a storry and is funny…
    Coldplay=BestBandEver

  20. I like this version …
    I like this version much better =)

  21. Den Haag :)
    Den Haag :)

  22. Nice to recognize …
    Nice to recognize everything in your own city :)

  23. is this meant to be …
    is this meant to be some kind of joke?
    it made me chuckle…
    haha
    i love the ending though :D

  24. I love Coldplay! …
    I love Coldplay! and I love Depeche Mode! As a huge fan of both these bands, its a real treat to see coldplay put Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy the silence” video refrances in their work. You kick Coldplay :D

  25. GelatinousGeorge on January 20th, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    I like this version …
    I like this version over the original one… Either way though the song rocks!!!

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