Everybody Wants to Rule the World is a song recorded by Tears for Fears in 1985.
Originally introduced as part of the January 2009 Show, it later was re-recorded for the First Quarter 2013 Show.
Lyrics[]
Chuck E.: Welcome to your life
There's no turning back
Even while we sleep
We will find you
All: Acting on your best behavior
Turn your back on mother nature
Everybody wants to rule the world
Chuck E.: It's my own design
It's my own remorse
Help me to decide
Help me make the
All: Most of freedom and of pleasure
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world
Chuck E., Helen, and Pasqually: 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
Chuck E. and Pasqually: So glad we've almost made it
Chuck E., Helen, and Pasqually: So sad they had to fade it
All but Munch: Everybody wants to rule the world
Jasper: This chorus had it right here...
(Instrumental for eleven bars)
All: I can't stand this indecision
Married with a lack of vision
Everybody wants to rule the world
Chuck E.: Say that you'll never never never never need it
Chuck E. and Helen: One headline why believe it?
All: Everybody wants to rule the world
All for freedom and for pleasure
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world
Jasper: Great song, man. I thank you.
Trivia[]
- The footage of the band performing in the 2009 version was reused from Listen to the Music.
- It is reused for On the Bright Side.
