Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Patti Smith Lyrics

Welcome to your life
Welcome to the real world, where there's no going back to your past.

There's no turning back
There's no way to undo what has already been done.

Even while we sleep
Even when we're not consciously aware of it, we're still being influenced by politics and power.

We will find you
The control of the world's power is everywhere, and nobody can escape from it.

Acting on your best behavior
People will sometimes do whatever it takes to become a part of the ruling class.

Turn your back on mother nature
Concentrate on personal gain rather than preserving the environment.

Everybody wants to rule the world
Most people are motivated by a desire for power and control.

It's my own design
The world around us is shaped by our actions and decisions.

It's my own remorse
We must accept responsibility for our own mistakes.

Help me to decide
Sometimes it's difficult to know the best course of action to take.

Help me make the most of freedom and of pleasure
We should strive to enjoy our lives while we have the freedom to do so, making the most of the time we have.

Nothing ever lasts forever
All good things eventually come to an end.

There's a room where the light won't find you
There are places where the corruption and manipulations of the world are hidden and can't be exposed to the light of truth.

Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down
Standing together in the face of adversity and uncertainty.

When they do I'll be right behind you
We need to stick together and help each other through tough times.

So glad we've almost made it
We've come so far, but there's still work to be done to achieve true progress and change.

So sad they had to fade it
It's unfortunate that some things that were once great have now become corrupt or lost their way.

I can't stand this indecision
Feeling helpless and unable to take action in the face of complex political problems.

Married with a lack of vision
Leaders who are more concerned with personal gain and maintaining the status quo rather than working towards a better future.

Say that you'll never never need it
Doubting the truth and value of information presented in the media.

One headline, why believe it?
Questioning the reliability and trustworthiness of the news we're given.

All for freedom and for pleasure
Our natural motives to live life to the fullest and enjoy the freedoms we have.

Nothing ever lasts forever
All good things must come to an end eventually, but we should still make the most of them while we can.