Everybody Wants to Rule the World
The Countdown Singers 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
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
The lyrics to "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by the Countdown Singers portray how humans, despite the time and place, always want control over everything. It starts with "Welcome to your life, there's no turning back," indicating that we're all here to live our lives, and there's no stopping it. The next line, "Even while we sleep, we will find," is a reminder that even when we're asleep, we still have to deal with the consequences of our actions, which means that our decisions follow us wherever we go.
As the song continues, it talks about how everyone wants to rule the world, and that desire for power is in everyone's heart, and it's very difficult to escape it. In the second verse, the lyrics suggest that everyone desires freedom and pleasure, but they come at a cost, and nothing lasts forever. It's a warning that success can be short-lived, and one must enjoy it while it lasts.
Finally, the song describes a place where one can hide from the world's problems, and the singer promises to follow the listener, no matter where they go. The last two lines reflect the bittersweet nature of success, implying that success can be ending or something positive, yet it often entails losing something valuable. The lyrics suggest that humans must learn to cherish every moment they get and appreciate the fleeting nature of success.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to your life
This is where you are now, in your life.
There's no turning back
You cannot go back to a previous state, you must move forward.
Even while we sleep, we will find
Even in your subconscious state, you will still discover.
You acting on your best behavior
You doing well based on moral principles.
Turn your back on mother nature
Ignore natural principles and values.
Everybody wants to rule the world
All humans aspire to be in control of their lives and perhaps even others'.
It's my own desire
This is what I'd like for myself, personally.
It's my own remorse
This is my feeling of deep regret for what I've done or not done.
Help me to decide
Assist me to make a choice.
Help me make the most of freedom and of pleasure
Assist me with taking the best advantage of both freedom and pleasure.
Nothing ever lasts forever
No thing or experience will last an indefinite amount of time.
Everybody wants to rule the world
Everyone desires power to have some influence over their life or others.
There's a room where the light won't find you
There exists an enclosed space without lighting.
Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down
Clasping your partner to your side while the building crumbles.
When they do, I'll be right behind you
When that event happens, I'll be there to offer support.
So glad we've almost made it
Pleased that we're close to accomplishing our goals.
So sad they had to fade it
Regretful that someone caused the situation to change for the worse.
Everybody wants to rule the world
People everywhere want to be in control of their life and beyond.
Writer(s): Ian Stanley, Roland Orzabal, Chris Hughes
Contributed by Alexandra K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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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 behaviour
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 for ever
Everybody wants to rule the world
@GCh-tu3uw
Lyrics
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 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 for ever
Everybody wants to rule the world
@lucianaspinetta8635
Imposible no viajar en el tiempo con.esta canción, esta tremenda banda y una emoción inmensa ❤❤❤
@deborahrogers-jaye4953
I can listen to this song over and over (and I have), Still sounds good. It is so upbeat and has lots of meaning
@jewelryqueen9382
Little did they know that this AMAZING song would transcend decades.
@scorpichella
It doesn’t get any better than this. The best of the 80s.
@mam362
its pre-recorded lol
@mrchico2621
@@mam362 Still a good 80's choon, if you like that kind of thing lol
@musicman201047
@@mrchico2621It's tune, not choon
@leonardosilva293
Obrigado Deus por ter nascido nesse tempo pq o q é bom é pra ouvir,viajar e sentir esses musicos Viva Tears for Fears.
@trinaq
This is one of my favourite 80's tracks, it always transports me into a nostalgic era. The oldies are most certainly goodies! ♥️
@frankc2120
One of the best "riffs" ever at a start of a song...you know right away what this song is as soon as it comes on...legendary group...