Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Sue Ellen Lyrics
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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 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
Sue Ellen's song "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" explores themes of power, desire, and the human condition. The opening lines, "Welcome to your life, there's no turning back, even while we sleep, we will find you," set the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics suggest that everyone is born into a world that they cannot escape, and that even when we are asleep, the world will continue to seek us out. This could mean that no matter how much one tries to escape their problems, they will inevitably find them.
The next lines, "Acting on your best behavior, turn your back on mother nature, everybody wants to rule the world," suggest that people often act a certain way to gain power, even if it means going against their natural instincts or values. The song suggests that everyone wants to rule the world in some way, whether it be a country, a company, or even just their own personal lives.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "everybody wants to rule the world," and then goes on to suggest that freedom and pleasure are what everyone desires. However, the lyrics also suggest that nothing lasts forever, indicating that even when people achieve power, it is only temporary.
Overall, Sue Ellen's song "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" suggests that power and desire are fundamental aspects of the human condition, and that no matter how much we try to escape them, they will always be a part of us.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to your life
You are embarking on your own journey through life.
There's no turning back
Once you start, there is no way to go back in time and change what has already happened.
Even while we sleep
Even when we are not actively conscious, we are still moving forward in life.
We will find you
No matter what, life will eventually catch up to you.
Acting on your best behavior
It's important to always do your best and behave appropriately.
Turn your back on mother nature
Ignoring the importance of the natural world can have consequences.
Everybody wants to rule the world
People are constantly striving for power and control over their own lives and the lives of those around them.
It's my own desire
I have my own personal goals and aspirations.
It's my own remorse
I am accountable for my own actions and the consequences that arise from them.
Help me to decide
I need guidance to make important choices.
Help me make the most
I need help so that I can turn any situation into something positive.
Of freedom and of pleasure
I want to enjoy my own independence and also have fun.
Nothing ever lasts forever
Every good thing eventually comes to an end.
There's a room where the light won't find you
There are places that are kept hidden from view, even in daylight.
Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down
Providing support to others in times of crisis is crucial.
When they do I'll be right behind you
I will help you through tough times, but I won't overshadow you completely.
So glad we've almost made it
I'm happy that we're almost at the end of this journey together.
So sad they had to fade it
It's disappointing that something we've enjoyed has come to an end.
I can't stand this indecision
I hate feeling stuck and unsure of what to do next.
Married with a lack of vision
I'm feeling like my future is uncertain, and it's causing me anxiety.
Everybody wants to rule the world
Everyone wants to have control over their own lives, and the lives of others if possible.
Say that you'll never never never never need it
Proclaiming that you don't want or need something, but deep down you really do.
One headline why believe it?
Questioning the truth behind what we hear and see in the media.
All for freedom and for pleasure
People will do almost anything to be free and happy.
Nothing ever lasts forever
Good things come to an end but also problems will end eventually.
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