![]() “Now the old king is dead, long live the king” ![]() Lyrically, the song’s meaning circles around a more repentant Louis XVI, telling the story of how he once ruled the nation of France, which seemed like the world, commanded ships at sea, and was now alone and imprisoned. “I hope that my blood may cement the good fortune of the French.” The former king died at 10:22 a.m. Gentlemen, I am innocent of everything of which I am accused,” said Louis XVI. As he was strapped down on a guillotine bench (bascule) and his neck set in place, the former ruler gave one final speech before he was executed in which he proclaimed his innocence and concern for his former kingdom. “Viva La Vida” tells the story from the perspective of King Louis XVI and is linked to his last speech, after his monarch was overthrown and he was about to meet his death by guillotine. In Spanish, “Viva La Vida” means “Long Live Life” and is tied to the Delacroix-like painting portraying the revolutionaries as heroes there are underlying themes of life and death, regrets, and transformation on the album. ![]() Let’s take a look at the meaning behind the song.
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