Everybody Wants to Rule the World
- Lorde 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
Everybody wants to rule the world
Everybody wants to rule the world
Lorde's song "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" is a cover of the original song by English band Tears for Fears. The lyrics of the song express the dark side of human nature - the lust 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 cannot escape the desire for power and control that resides within every human being and is present even in our subconscious. This desire for power is seen through people's actions, as they act on their best behavior to achieve power and control over others. The lines, "Turn your back on mother nature, everybody wants to rule the world," further emphasize this notion of human beings trying to control and dominate nature to satisfy their desire for power.
The chorus, "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," suggests that the desire for power and control is a self-induced concept, and yet it also comes with remorse. Though people desire power and control, they also yearn for freedom and pleasure, which can be fleeting. Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that everyone wants to rule the world, and the reasons for doing so could be self-inflicted, subconscious, or otherwise, but the desire for power is a constant in human nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to your life
Welcome to your existence
There's no turning back
You can't undo what's already been done
Even while we sleep
Even when we're not conscious
We will find you
Something will eventually catch up to you
Acting on your best behaviour
Behaving in an exemplary manner
Turn your back on mother nature
Ignoring the natural world
Everybody wants to rule the world
Everyone craves power and control
It's my own design
I created it myself
It's my own remorse
I regret my own decisions
Help me to decide
Assist me in making a choice
Help me make the most
Help me achieve the greatest success
Of freedom and of pleasure
Enjoyment and autonomy
Nothing ever lasts forever
Nothing remains permanent
There's a room where the light won't find you
There's a place to hide from everyone
Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down
Staying together during tough times
When they do I'll be right behind you
I'll be supportive and by your side when you need me
So glad we've almost made it
Pleased that we're close to achieving our goals
So sad they had to fade it
Regretful that something good couldn't last
Everybody wants to rule the world
Everyone desires power and influence
Everybody wants to rule the world
Everyone desires power and influence
Everybody wants to rule the world
Everyone desires power and influence
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Tratore
Written by: Christopher Merrick Hughes, Ian Stanley, Roland Orzabal
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