: The video concludes with the band members metaphorically crumbling into rose petals .
The video and song are deeply rooted in historical and artistic references: Coldplay Viva La Vida Official Video
: The background uses multi-colored textures interspersed with imagery of speeding clouds and the same artwork featured on the album's cover. : The video concludes with the band members
: The primary visual influence is the painting Liberty Leading the People , which commemorates the French Revolution of 1830. The official music video for is a visually
The official music video for is a visually striking piece directed by Hype Williams , which premiered on Coldplay's website on August 1, 2008. It serves as a central artistic component of the band's fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends , known for its grand orchestral sound and historical themes.