Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Tears for fears Lyrics
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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
The lyrics to Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" speak to the universal desire for power and control. The opening lines, "Welcome to your life, there's no turning back, even while we sleep, we will find you," suggest that we are all on a path, moving forward, whether we like it or not. The second verse voices the desire for help and guidance in making the most of our freedom and pleasure, acknowledging that nothing lasts forever. The chorus repeats the theme that everybody wants to rule the world, with a tone of resignation and disbelief.
The bridge of the song, "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," paints a picture of two people facing the world together, even in the face of turmoil and chaos. The final chorus again speaks to the futility of seeking power, and the ultimate need for freedom and pleasure in life.
Overall, "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" is a thought-provoking commentary on the human condition, and a timeless reminder of the danger and emptiness of power-seeking.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to your life
Welcome to existence; there's no going back now.
There's no turning back
There's no going back; we must move forward.
Even while we sleep
Even in our rest, we are not safe from the world's reach.
We will find you
The world will always catch up to you sooner or later.
Acting on your best behavior
Trying to be on your best behavior every day.
Turn your back on mother nature
Ignoring the natural world in favor of human ambition.
Everybody wants to rule the world
People are always striving for power.
It's my own design
I am responsible for my own actions.
It's my own remorse
I must face the consequences of my actions.
Help me to decide
Help me make a decision that is right for me.
Help me make the most of freedom and of pleasure
Help me make the most of my freedom and enjoyment before it fades away.
Nothing ever lasts forever
Nothing in this world is never-ending.
There's a room where the light won't find you
There's a place where you can hide from the harshness of the world.
Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down
Facing and embracing the inevitable end with someone special.
When they do I'll be right behind you
I will be there to support you when everything falls apart.
So glad we've almost made it
I'm happy we've come this far towards our goal.
So sad they had to fade it
It's tragic that we had to lose something as we came closer.
I can't stand this indecision
I am struggling with not knowing what to choose.
Married with a lack of vision
Unable to see things clearly due to preconceptions or bias.
Say that you'll never, never, never, never need it
Saying that something isn't needed is not enough to make it go away.
One headline, why believe it?
One news story isn't enough to make us certain of something.
All for freedom and for pleasure
We all strive for the freedom and joy of life.
Nothing ever lasts forever
In the end, nothing in this world is everlasting.
Everybody wants to rule the world
People will always strive for power.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Christopher Merrick Hughes, Ian Stanley, Roland Orzabal
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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