Everybody Wants to Rule the World
The Chosen Few Vs Tears for Fears Lyrics


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Welcome to your life
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
Its 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
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by The Chosen Few Vs Tears for Fears speak about power and the human desire to control and dominate others. The opening lines "Welcome to your life, There's no turning back, Even while we sleep, We will find you" suggest that life is a journey that we cannot avoid and that as we move forward, we will encounter challenges and obstacles which will make us realize that we are not in control of everything.


The next lines "Acting on your best behavior, Turn your back on mother nature, Everybody wants to rule the world" tells us that even though individuals might strive to act on their best behavior, they tend to ignore and forget about Mother Nature and her laws which can create imbalances and instability in society.


The chorus "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" reiterates the idea that everyone desires power and control, but at the same time, we all create our destiny which can lead to our own downfall.


The lyrics of "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" are a commentary on the human condition and our innate desire for power and control. The message conveyed in the song is that the pursuit of power and control is ultimately futile and that we should instead focus on freedom, pleasure, and happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

Welcome to your life
This is the start of your journey and you are responsible for how you live it.


Theres no turning back
Once you start living, you cannot undo or revert anything. It is a one-way path.


Even while we sleep
Life goes on regardless of whether we are conscious or not.


We will find you
Life has a way of catching up to you, even if you try to hide or escape.


Acting on your best behaviour
It's important to always act with good intentions and decency.


Turn your back on mother nature
We must be cautious not to harm the natural world we live in.


Everybody wants to rule the world
Power and control are two of the strongest desires in humanity.


Its my own design
We are responsible for our own lives and the choices we make.


Its my own remorse
We must take responsibility for our actions and accept the consequences that come with them.


Help me to decide
Sometimes we need guidance in making decisions, but ultimately we must make the final call.


Help me make the most
We should strive to make the most of the opportunities we have in life.


Of freedom and of pleasure
Freedom and pleasure are two of the things that make life worth living.


Nothing ever lasts forever
All things eventually come to an end, and we should cherish what we have while we have it.


Theres a room where the light wont find you
There are places where you can hide or seek refuge from the world.


Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down
It's important to have someone to rely on during tough times.


When they do Ill be right behind you
True friends will stand by your side through thick and thin.


So glad weve almost made it
It's a relief to know that we are making progress towards our goals.


So sad they had to fade it
It's a shame that things must come to an end, even the good ones.


I cant stand this indecision
Being indecisive can hinder progress and cause frustration.


Married with a lack of vision
Being married or committed to something without a clear vision can lead to problems down the road.


Say that youll never never never never need it
We often make promises or declarations that we cannot keep.


One headline why believe it?
We should be wary of sensationalized news headlines and always seek the truth.


All for freedom and for pleasure
Once again, freedom and pleasure are some of the most important things in life.


Nothing ever lasts forever
The final reminder that all things come to an end, and that we should cherish life while we can.




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@peterroberts2065

I remember chosen few on some of my hardcore CDs

@lndmoraes

love it!!!!! =)

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