Witness the iconic visuals of the official music video directed by Hype Williams: Coldplay - Viva La Vida (Official Video) YouTube• Aug 4, 2008 Visual Concept and Production
: The video concludes with the band members metaphorically crumbling into rose petals . Coldplay Viva La Vida Official Video
: Chris Martin cited Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables and the novels of Charles Dickens as significant inspirations for the album's strong visual imagery. Narrative and Meaning Witness the iconic visuals of the official music
The video and song are deeply rooted in historical and artistic references: Coldplay Viva La Vida Official Video