from the record, "Violet Hill" and "Viva la Vida" in early May 2008. Viva la Vida (Spanish for Live the life) takes its name from a painting by 20th century Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The album's artwork features the painting Liberty Leading the People (La Liberté guidant le peuple) by French painter Eugène Delacroix, commemorating the July Revolution of 1830. In the UK it sold 125000 copies in the first day and 302074 in three days, debuting at #1 ... Coldplay Viva La Vida 2008 Alternative ...