What was viva la vida by coldplay inspired by?

"Viva la Vida" by Coldplay was inspired by the painting "Liberty Leading the People" by Eugène Delacroix. The painting depicts the July Revolution of 1830 in Paris, and the song's lyrics reference the painting's themes of freedom and revolution. The band's lead singer, Chris Martin, said of the song: "It's about trying to find your place in the world, trying to find your purpose, and trying to find a way to make your life matter."