![]() The king also knows people want his head and will most likely get it soon. The king, after losing all of his power, realizes he has done something horrible and will go to hell, “I know Saint Peter won’t call my name”. But, he abused this power and it corrupted him “People couldn’t believe what I’ve become”. France was a very powerful country at this time, so the king “used to rule the world”. Back in the 17th Century (1789-1799 to be exact), King Louis XVI was responsible for hundreds of deaths (mostly from the guillotines). Chris Martin most likely is representing King Louis XVI, the king during this time. Viva La Vida by Coldplay describes this era in first person. What words come to mind to describe this time in history? Gory, guillotines, kings, etc may be some options. Most likely, at one point, you studied the French Revolution. ![]() Welcome back everyone! Okay, for this song, try to remember your history classes you took in middle school/ high school. ![]() Ooooooh ooh oooooh oh ooooooh oh oooooh ooh. ![]() "Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!"
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