| Devotchka – All the Sand in All the Seas Lyrics | 14 years ago |
|
Petals* Not pedals. Petals are part of a flower. |
|
| Coldplay – Viva la Vida Lyrics | 14 years ago |
|
Viva la Vida - the Catholic atrocities of the crusades | Reviewer: WCW | 11/19/10 I have read, with much humour, the above responses in regards to Cold Plays song. It is quite simply about the Roman Catholic crusades (circa 1150 CE)which were instigated by the Catholic Pope to conquer Jerusalem in the middle ages. Ironically, Judaism became Christianity in the mid 4th century, spurred on by none other that St. Peter, and consecrated by Emperor (Pope) Constantine and the council of Nicae in 325CE. The first and second crusades being successful, were commanded by the French Kings under the guidance of Rome. They were commanly known as the "Puppet Kings" of Rome, supported by the warrior monks (ie; Knights Templars, or Roman Cavalry). In the third Crusade (saviour of Jerusalem from the Islamic hordes), the Christians were soundly defeated and the survivors became slaves, literally sweeping the streets they used to own. The song is quite literally about the 'woes' of a defeated (French) Puppet king under the guidance of Rome, who having lost the city of Jerusalem, considers his fate amongst the conquering Muslims of the time. The Roman cavalry (monks/missionaries)who solemnly sing a song of defeat, try to repent their defeat and hope that the gates of St. Peter are still open to them after their defeat. Of course the lack of an honest word represents the lies the Vatican told to the Crusaders, as the whole goal of conquest was not about salvation, but money and power. This was something I copied from another comment-er on another website. |
|
* This information can be up to 15 minutes delayed.