“Viva la Vida” is a song by the British rock band Coldplay. It was released in 2008 as the second single from their fourth studio album “Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends”. The song was written by all four members of Coldplay, including Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion and Chris Martin is credited as songwriter.

“Viva la Vida” is characterized by an unmistakable orchestral sound and is inspired by various historical and artistic references. The texts deal with themes such as power, mortality and revolution. The title means “Live life” in Spanish. The song was critically acclaimed and commercially successful, reaching top positions in the charts in various countries. It won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 2009. “Viva la Vida” remains one of Coldplay’s most popular and recognizable songs, known for its anthemic quality and unique blend of rock and orchestral elements.