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Lyrics of Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears for Fears

verse

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

chorus

Acting on your best behaviour
Turn your back on Mother Nature
Everybody wants to rule the world

verse

It's my own design
It′s my own remorse
Help me to decide
Help me make the

chorus

Most of freedom and of pleasure
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world

bridge

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

chorus

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-
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
Writer(s): Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley, Chris Hughes

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The track 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World' by Tears for Fears delves into the desire for power and control that many individuals possess. The lyrics explore the fleeting nature of authority and the universal longing for freedom and pleasure, emphasizing that nothing in life is permanent and everyone seeks to have influence over their surroundings.
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Themes
Power and control
• Everybody wants to rule the world • Turn your back on Mother Nature • Acting on your best behaviour
Freedom and choice
• Help me to decide • I can't stand this indecision • Most of freedom and of pleasure
Impermanence and loss
• Nothing ever lasts forever • There's a room where the light won't find you • So sad they had to fade it
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Moods
Freedom, social commentary, empowerment, reflection, hope
Rating: G
Lyrics are child-friendly and safe for all!
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