Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Glee Cast Lyrics


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

Overall Meaning

The song Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Glee Cast is a cover of the original song from Tears for Fears that was released in 1985. The lyrics of the song convey a powerful message about human nature and the constant struggle for power and control. The first two lines in the song "Welcome to your life, there's no turning back" are a warning to the listener about the consequences of their choices and the fact that they can’t change past decisions. The next line "Even while we sleep, we will find you" emphasizes the fact that our actions have consequences, whether we’re aware of them or not.


The chorus of the song "Everybody wants to rule the world" highlights the human desire for power, control, and dominance. The fact that everybody wants to rule the world is a reminder that competition, greed, and ambition are inherent in human nature. The second verse of the song reflects upon the cost of such ambitions "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." These lines convey the idea that the ambition and the desire for power comes with a price and that nothing in life lasts forever.


The bridge of the song "I can't stand this indecision, married with a lack of vision, everybody wants to rule the world" highlights the idea that the struggle for power and control is chaotic and frustrating, and it's challenging to make a clear decision when there's so much competition.


Line by Line Meaning

Welcome to your life
Starting point of your journey, your birth.


There's no turning back
You can't undo life, once you are born, there is no going back.


Even while we sleep
While we are unconscious, we are still alive, breathing and functioning.


We will find you
Life will catch up to you, everyone has to face problems and challenges in life.


Acting on your best behavior
Behaving well and following social norms to avoid conflicts and problems.


Turn your back on Mother Nature
Forgetting and ignoring the importance of the environment and our ecosystem in a world driven by technological advancement.


Everybody wants to rule the world
Everyone has an ambition and a desire to control and lead others.


It's my own design
Your actions and decisions shape your life, they are the results of your own choices.


It's my own remorse
You regret your past actions and feel the burden of those mistakes.


Help me to decide
Seeking guidance and clarity to make better decisions in life.


Help me make the most
Assistance in utilizing the opportunities and resources available to you to achieve your goals.


Of freedom and of pleasure
Taking advantage of the personal liberties and enjoyment life has to offer.


Nothing ever lasts forever
Nothing in life is permanent, we should cherish the present moment as it is the only thing guaranteed.


There's a room where the light won't find you
A place where you can escape from reality and the struggles of life.


Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down
Finding comfort in companionship during tough times.


When they do I'll be right behind you.
Being there for your loved ones when they need you the most, offering support and guidance.


So glad we've almost made it
Celebrating the progress and accomplishments made in life so far.


So sad they had to fade it
Sadness over the passing of certain moments or opportunities in life that cannot be relived.


I can't stand this indecision
Being uncertain and hesitant about making decisions, leading to discomfort and dissatisfaction.


Married with a lack of vision
Being stuck in a situation with no clear direction or purpose in life.


Say that you'll never never never never need it
Distrust in the reliability and sincerity of certain promises or claims made.


One headline why believe it?
Skepticism towards the accuracy and genuineness of information presented in the media.


All for freedom and for pleasure
The value of life and effort is directly related to the amount of joy and liberty experienced.


Nothing ever lasts forever
Reiteration that nothing in life is everlasting or infinite.


Everybody wants to rule the world
Acknowledgment that the desire for power and control is universal and intrinsic in human nature.




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Alan Herrera

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

Acting on your best behavior 
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 we had to fade it 
Everybody wants to rule the world 
Everybody wants to rule the world 
Everybody wants to rule the world



Ade Mont

Everybody Wants To Rule The World
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 desire
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



All comments from YouTube:

Gabriel Salsamendi

This is my favourite song of all times, since I was a kid.. but really, Darren made an amazing version and now I love the song even more.

Rafael Villalobos

Me too

Kristi Fransiska

Me too

Terry D

This is also my favorite song of all time, runner up would be, " I want you back by the J5."

Rufin Fury

This is actually very good for a cover. They executed this flawlessly. 

Kristiina

Possibly one of the best covers they've done IMO.

Eduardo Rendon

i love when Glee does 80's

JenRae08

Loving Darren's voice!! He could sing the phone book and I would love it.

Chloe

My mom said this sounded better than the original and she grew up listening to this kind of stuff.

Christy

This is the first time I've been able to listen to a Blaine/Darren song since 4x04. I'm slowly building my love back up for him and his beautiful voice.

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