So, here it is.
My new blog.
A new home on the internet.
Well?
Woop de do!
I feel like saying something profound. Something meaningful. Something that would blow your mind!
All I can come up with is…..Viva la Vida!
Yes, today, June 17th, Coldplay’s newest album was released. As I had pre-ordered it on iTunes, I received an email after midnight, telling me that the album was ready for download. I’ve head the title track and “Violet Hill” a number of times (love them both), but I haven’t had time to listen to the rest – yet!
Here’s the lyrics for the title track:
I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own
I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemies eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing:
“Now the old king is dead, long live the king!”
One minute I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castles stand
Upon pillars of salt, and pillars of sand
I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing
Roman cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword, my shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can’t explain
Once you go there was never, never an honest word
That was when I ruled the world
It was the wicked and wild win
Blew down the doors to let me in
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
People couldn’t believe what I’d become
Revolutionaries wait
For my head on a silver plate
Just a puppet on a lonely string (Ooooh)
Ah, who would ever want to be king?
I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing
Roman cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword, and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can’t explain
I know Saint Peter won’t call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world
Ooooh Ooooh Ooooh Ooooh Ooooh
(repeat with chorus)
I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing
Roman cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword, my shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can’t explain
I know Saint Peter won’t call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world
Oooooooh Oooooooh Oooooooh
I couldn’t find the original video on YouTube, so here they are performing on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
Anyway, that’s all for my first post - I hope that you enjoy the song!