Eveybody Wants To Rule The World

Adriano Vianna's rendition of 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World' delves into the universal human desire for power and control. The song opens with a welcoming yet ominous tone, suggesting that once you embark on the journey of life, there's no turning back. The lyrics 'Even while we sleep, we will find you' imply that the quest for dominance is relentless and pervasive, infiltrating even our subconscious. The line 'Turn your back on mother nature' hints at the sacrifices and moral compromises people make in their pursuit of power, often ignoring the natural order and ethical considerations.

The chorus, 'Everybody wants to rule the world,' serves as a poignant reminder that the desire for control is a shared human experience. Vianna's lyrics explore the internal conflict that comes with this ambition. 'It's my own design, it's my own remorse' reflects the personal responsibility and regret that accompany the quest for power. The plea for help in making the most of 'freedom and of pleasure' underscores the fleeting nature of these experiences, as 'nothing ever lasts forever.' This transient quality of life and joy is a recurring theme, emphasizing the futility of seeking lasting control.

The imagery of a 'room where the light won't find you' and 'walls come tumbling down' evokes a sense of impending doom and the collapse of false security. The song suggests that even in moments of apparent triumph, there is an underlying sadness and inevitability of loss. The repeated assertion that 'everybody wants to rule the world' serves as a critique of human nature, highlighting the indecision and lack of vision that often accompany the pursuit of power. The final lines, 'All for freedom and for pleasure, nothing ever lasts forever,' encapsulate the song's central message: the pursuit of control is ultimately an illusion, as everything is transient and impermanent.