Viva la Vida is a song by the band Coldplay, from the album Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends released in 2008. The song talks about a king who has lost his power and reflects on the transience of fame and success. The songs title, Viva la Vida, translates from Spanish as Live the Life, alluding to the idea of enjoying life to the fullest, regardless of the circumstances. The song was awarded and recognized in various award ceremonies, in ... See more [+] cluding winning the Grammy for Song of the Year.