Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Chosen Few vs Tears For Fears Lyrics
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Theres 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
Its my own design
Help me to decide
Help me make the most
Of freedom and of pleasure
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world
Theres a room where the light wont find you
Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down
When they do Ill be right behind you
So glad weve almost made it
So sad they had to fade it
Everybody wants to rule the world
I cant stand this indecision
Married with a lack of vision
Everybody wants to rule the world
Say that youll 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 of "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" by Chosen Few vs Tears For Fears explores the concept of power and control amongst individuals in society. The song opens with a foreboding statement, "Welcome to your life, there's no turning back, even while we sleep, we will find you," which suggests that the pursuit of power is an unrelenting force, that one cannot escape from. The lyrics emphasize the idea that everyone, no matter who they are, has the desire to rule the world.
The second verse delves into the idea of personal responsibility and decision-making, with the lines "It's my own design, it's my own remorse, help me to decide, help me make the most of freedom and of pleasure." Here, the singer acknowledges that we are in control of our own lives and must take responsibility for our actions, but we still seek guidance, whether from others or a higher power. The song notes that power and pleasure are temporary, encapsulated with the line "Nothing ever lasts forever."
The chorus of the song features the titular line, "Everybody wants to rule the world," emphasizing the shared desire within individuals from all walks of life to gain power and control. The bridge of the song breaks away from the ominous feel of the verses, with a somewhat upbeat melody and the lyrics "So glad we've almost made it, so sad they had to fade it." The lines suggest that although individuals may obtain some level of power or control, it will inevitably be fleeting.
Overall, the lyrics of "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" by Chosen Few vs Tears For Fears explore the complex nature of human desire for power, control, and guidance, ultimately concluding that nothing in life lasts forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to your life
You are entering a new phase of your existence.
Theres no turning back
You cannot return to your previous state of being.
Even while we sleep
Things are happening without our conscious participation.
We will find you
You will be discovered, even if you try to remain hidden.
Acting on your best behaviour
You are putting forward a good image of yourself.
Turn your back on mother nature
Ignore the natural world and focus on human activity.
Everybody wants to rule the world
All people desire power and control.
Its my own design
I have created this situation myself.
Its my own remorse
I feel guilty about my own actions.
Help me to decide
Assist me in making a choice.
Help me make the most
Assist me in getting the most out of something.
Of freedom and of pleasure
Of the things that bring us enjoyment and liberation.
Nothing ever lasts forever
Things will inevitably come to an end.
Theres a room where the light wont find you
There is a place where you can hide from scrutiny.
Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down
Standing together as everything falls apart.
When they do Ill be right behind you
I will support you when things get tough.
So glad weve almost made it
We are almost at our goal and are happy about that.
So sad they had to fade it
But it is sad that something had to disappear to get there.
I cant stand this indecision
I am frustrated with my inability to make a choice.
Married with a lack of vision
Having a partner who is not able to see the future clearly.
Say that youll never never never never need it
Claiming that you will never require something in the future.
One headline why believe it?
Questioning the truthfulness of a news headline.
All for freedom and for pleasure
We pursue freedom and pleasure in our lives.
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everything comes to an end eventually.
Everybody wants to rule the world
People desire power and control over others.
Writer(s): Hughes, Orzabal, Stanley
Contributed by Nolan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@peterroberts2065
I remember chosen few on some of my hardcore CDs
@lndmoraes
love it!!!!! =)