Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World

Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World

"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" is a song by the British band Tears for Fears, released in 1985 as part of their second album, "Songs from the Big Chair." Written by band members Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, the song became one of their biggest hits, known for its catchy melody and thought-provoking lyrics that explore themes of power, ambition, and the human experience.

The song features a blend of rock and new wave elements, with its iconic guitar riffs and synthesizer backing. It topped the charts in multiple countries and remains a defining track of the 1980s. Over the years, "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" has been covered and referenced in various media, solidifying its status as a classic. The song's enduring appeal is a testament to its relatable message and memorable composition.

Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World Lyrics

Welcome to your life
There's no turning back
Even while we sleep
We will find you

Acting on your best behaviour
Turn your back on mother nature
Everybody wants to rule the world

It's my own design
It's my own remorse
Help me to decide
Help me make the most

Of freedom and of pleasure
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world

There's a room where the light won't find you
Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down
When they do I'll be right behind you

So glad we've almost made it
So sad they had to fade it
Everybody wants to rule the world

I can't stand this indecision
Married with a lack of vision
Everybody wants to rule the world
Say that you'll never never never never need it
One headline why believe it?
Everybody wants to rule the world

All for freedom and for pleasure
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world