Everybody Wants to Rule The World (Sped Up Version)

Tears For Fears' iconic song 'Everybody Wants to Rule The World' delves into the complexities of human nature and the universal desire for power and control. The opening lines, 'Welcome to your life, there's no turning back,' set a tone of inevitability, suggesting that once we embark on the journey of life, we are bound by its course. The lyrics 'Even while we sleep, we will find you acting on your best behaviour' imply a constant surveillance, a societal pressure to conform and perform, even in our most private moments. The phrase 'Turn your back on Mother Nature' hints at the sacrifices and moral compromises made in the pursuit of power.

The chorus, 'Everybody wants to rule the world,' serves as a powerful reminder of the song's central theme: the universal aspiration for dominance and control. The lines 'It's my own design, it's my own remorse' reflect personal responsibility and the inevitable regret that comes with the pursuit of power. The plea for help in 'Help me to decide, help me make the most of freedom and of pleasure' underscores the internal conflict between the desire for control and the fleeting nature of happiness. The acknowledgment that 'Nothing ever lasts forever' adds a layer of existential melancholy, reminding us of the impermanence of all things.

The imagery in 'There's a room where the light won't find you, holding hands while the walls come tumbling down' evokes a sense of refuge and solidarity amidst chaos. The lines 'So glad we've almost made it, so sad they had to fade it' capture the bittersweet nature of achieving one's goals, only to realize their transient nature. The repeated refrain 'Everybody wants to rule the world' serves as a haunting reminder of the song's central message. The closing lines, 'All for freedom and for pleasure, nothing ever lasts forever,' encapsulate the fleeting and often illusory nature of power and happiness, leaving listeners to ponder the true cost of their ambitions.