"Viva La Vida" - Coldplay (Cover by First to Eleven) 

It's one thing to cover an iconic song, what takes it to the next level is to add your own twist to these iconic songs, and it was awesome. Thanks.

This cover was perfect. The breakdown on the chorus is fire.

This is a 'classic' F211 cover right here! Absolutely incredible.

This is my favorite cover of this song. The original is a lot more somber, whilst this gives me the vibes of someone who has taken ownership of their life and doesn't care Saint Peter won't call their name. Fantastic.

It's amazing how F211 is able to cover so many different genres and always make it sound perfect. Really wanna travel across the atlantic to catch a show some day.

Absolutely crushed it on this one.

As a Coldplay fanatic, you guys nailed this cover. Would love to see more Coldplay covers!

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 enemy's 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 are 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 Once you go there was never, never an honest word And that was when I ruled the world It was a wicked and wild wind 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 Oh, who would ever want to be king? I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing Roman Calvary 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 Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing Roman Calvary 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

Fun fact. The line 'sweep the streets I used to own.' That *happened* to a monarch. Emperor Puyi, the last emperor of China was kept alive by the Chinese government for fear of a civil war if they didn't but, they humiliated him. In China, street sweeper was a job for the lowest of the low. China doesn't have casts, but they think of certain jobs as being for 'lowly people'. To make it worse, his route was around the Forbidden City, his former palace. Literally the streets he used to own.

I was a teenager in the 2000s - I love how you play so much of the music of my youth. Feel like it proves how it isn't just nostalgia, late 90s and the 2000s were the best

Sometimes I hear a song so much that I lose interest in it... till an incredible cover like this sparks it up again. Amazing as always!!

I've heard many covers of this song, but this one even from the first note has a sound like none other and its good

I think I just found my new favourite cover of all time for Viva La Vida. Yet again they made an incredible cover that is truly breathtaking.

This is definitely one of your best covers. I would love hear your cover of 99 red balloons. It has a focus on vocals, but a hard driving rhythm that you do wonders with. Thanks for your music.

This song was in my test to enter in a university, back in 2010s. I'm from Brazil, so that was the english part of the test. Then, I was approved and started one of the best time of my life hahaha Thanks Coldplay and First to Eleven!

One of my top favorites of all time! F211 thank you for the amazing cover and delivering without fail! 😁

Lyrics: That are hopefully right😅 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 enemy's eyes Listened 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 and shield My missionaries in a foreign field For some reason I can't explain Once you'd gone there was never Never an honest word And that was when I ruled the world It was a wicked and wild wind 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 Oh 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 St. Peter won't call my name Never an honest word But that was when I ruled the world Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh [5x] 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 St. Peter won't call my name Never an honest word But that was when I ruled the world

I do not feel ashamed at all that I recognise this song more because of Captain Sparklez than Coldplay

Bro, this is one of the best covers I've ever heard. You absolutely killed this!

Goosebumps y'all! This is one of my favorite songs, and it was perfect. I'd love to hear some Alter Bridge someday!

A interpretacao de vcs eh fantastica! ouco mais suas versoes que as originais... Parabens pelo fantastico trabalho!!! I LOVE IT'S :-)

めっちゃ好き！！カバーする曲全部好き、Avrilに声質にてるのもとて良い❤️

Never disappointed! Your comfort with the music and the clear love you have for it makes it complete.

LOVE IT - Love all of your songs - great selection here. (great EQ & levels on the drums - and everything else. These big-shot studios don't have anything over on you all), and love those harmony tracks.

I’ve always loved this song and your cover is just fantastic great stuff everyone been listening on repeat all day

Matt, your playing is just too good. I swear I have listened to this cover at least a hundred times. Everything comes together so well.

My junior high used to play this song during the morning announcements haha. Definitely brings back some memories. Loved your take on this cover !!

Love, love, love, love, love this rendition.

Always a pleasure to see this band working together excellent RENDITION THANKS and WELL DONE 👏

I really miss the days when pop songs were made like this: guitar, drum and bass! Good job as always guys

Este grupo es increíble la ductilidad para interpretar temas icónicos de la música. La mujer es magnífica cantando y el guitarrista es lo prifesional

I am always amazing at how someone can take a perfect song...change it and make it just as good or even better in some cases.

You guys are so talented I hope you guys reach your goals in music💗 💓 💖 💛 💕 💜 💗 💓 💖 💛 💕 💜 💗 💓 💖 💛 💕 💜 💗 its always a blessing when you guys release another song. Thank you 😊

Definitely needed this after the week I've had💛💛

THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS SONG ITS ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES!!!

love all the covers you do this is one of the best ones you have done keep up the brilliant work

I suffer from depression, and every time I'm down and sad I hear your voice, your voice calms me down. I love you.

Absolutely awesome!!!! and as a Coldplay fan i would love to see covers of Yellow, Clocks, Hymn for the Weekend, and especially Fix You

This is easily one of your guys best covers you've ever done, absolutely crushed it!

This is my favorite cover so far, I'm more of a 3 doors down and shinedown type of guy but some coldplay songs are just iconic.

So moving! LOVE. IT.

The cover is awesome and what's more, the lighting and colour mix in the whole video is out of the world!!

I’ve heard many covers of viva la vida. This one just became one of my new favorites along side fallen kingdom.

This is one of F211's best covers yet. Love how you made it your own.

Amazing job. Top shelf vocals as always and you made it your own. I am in love with this.

I am going thourgh some dark times in my life right now I relate to this cover Thank you First To Eleven for this is helping me through the dark times and then the journey of finding myself as a person

Your guys music makes me feel so safe. Such an awesome cover!

thank you for covering my favorite song.. you guys did a fantastic job.. 👍👍

Again, a job very well done! Coldplay should be really proud of the homage you guys have paid to them. Much love, support and prayers your way guys

Swallowed in the sea by Coldplay would be stellar! Would love to see you take on it especially with the drums.

This is one of F211's best covers yet, You absolutely killed this! ❤

Thank you so much for covering one of my fav songs. So similar and so different at the same time, once again you built a masterpiece 👍.

This song makes my day! The cover is beyond amazing especially in chorus. Thanks First to Eleven.

Fantastic Job with your cover Viva La Vida from( Coldplay ) Amazing Vocals once again from Audra and great instruments from Sam and Matt and Ryan.

Absolutely obsessed with this cover!! 🔥

Great as always you guys just keep getting better.keep it coming.

amazing cover, I always wish this song had full drums, very well done!

Awesome group, adorable singer!

Great cover it will be on repeat your voice is amazing

great arrangement again! love that the covers dont stop, keep it up!

Viva! This theme means so much to me. This version is very nice. Thank you for renewing my experience listening this. You are great guys. Really.

I love this song and you guys nailed it!!👏👏❤❤🎤🎤🎸🎸🥁🥁

Right now I'm listening to the most beautiful cover of this magical song and music. Thank you First To Eleven 👍👏🌹🌹🌹💕.

ONE OF MY FAVOURITE SONGS!! LOVE IT!!!!!!

I like that I can watch your vids in UHD - really adds to the experience! Thanks for filming that way - and good job!

you are give my favorite song more color, more energic, more ROCK, really like it

I love your version of this 🌟🌟🌟 you are an awesome band always looking forward to hearing more from you 💛

I like all your covers, but some, like this one I just LOVE

The covers just keep getting better🙌🏻 this is amazing ❤️

Such a good cover, an actual unique twist on the original for once for Viva La Vida. Absolute banger.

Wow this was actually amazing ! As usual, awesome!

Vcs são top......minha banda de cover favorita

You guys are amazing!!! Every single song is amazing.

Blown away as to how good they are, and Audra is just perfect :)

More Coldplay's songs would be really awesome, one of the greatest bands ever, be thankful Coldplay

it's perfect. i love it even more than the original song. im a fan of you guys!!!

Thank you for covering this great song!

Great cover,i think you have voice for all songs,but mostly for coldplay and kings of leon,well done.

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE AHHHH

This is exactly what I have been waiting for. Amazing

The version I really want to play. Great job guys 👍👍🤘

My God. I got chills!!!! I love you guys!!!!!!! U should definitely release an instrumental only cover too

I'm diggin the bassist sportin the Sambas.......great cover!!!

Never heard this song before, but I love it. Mainly that recurring guitar tune.

This is an excellent cover, you made it really unique with great harmonies. Love this first month of covers. Would love that you cover Moonlight Shadow by Mike oldfield, or Heroes by David Bowie. Keep rocking guys, love your covers.

It's the first song I heard of yours, and you already said "I got something for your mind, your body and your soul".

This cover is how I found this awesome cover band in January 2023, while looking for another cover of Viva La Vida that I hear on the radio at work. So glad I found this instead!!

I love you all! You all have put a new light in my heart a few years ago. Thank you for bringing the Rock and Roll back out of me. Much love , from Austin :)

Great!! Right On time.

I wanted this so bad. Was wondering if you guys would cover it and I'm glad you did!

Love you guys and gal!❤️❤️❤️

Sou grande fã de vocês linda música 🤩

Sois muy buenos los cuatro, en especial me encanta la voz de la chica, es muy muy buena. ❤🎉

My wife and I used to listen to this album all the time when we were dating. Thanks for doing this song justice!

My favorite song thanks for your cover

Another excellent cover - thank-you! I love the way you always find something new and different compared with the original. I have a couple of suggestions - Hide U by Kosheen or Unfinished Sympathy by Massive Attack.

Great cover brilliant , love coldplay.👌

This is the best cover of Viva la Vida I ever heard, thank you

The perfect cover, love you so much.

Love this cover of Coldplay!