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About Everybody Wants to Rule the World"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" is a song by English pop/rock band Tears for Fears. It was written by Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley and Chris Hughes and produced by Hughes. The song was first released on 18 March 1985 by Phonogram, Mercury and Vertigo Records as the third single from the band's second album, Songs from the Big Chair (1985). "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" is a new wave song. Its lyrics detail the desire humans have for control and power and centre on themes of corruption. Music critics praised "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" in their retrospective reviews, with some including the song in their respective decade lists. It is regarded as the group's signature song, along with "Shout" (1984). It garnered success on charts internationally, peaking at number two in Ireland and the United Kingdom and at number one in Canada, New Zealand and on the Billboard Hot 100. It was certified gold by both Music Canada (MC) and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). Nigel Dick directed the music video, which received promotion from MTV. It shows bassist Curt Smith (who sings lead vocal), driving an antique Austin-Healey 3000 sports car around Southern California intercut with shots of the band performing the song in a studio. In 1986, the song won "Best Single" at the Brit Awards. The group re-recorded the song as a charity single for the Sport Aid campaign. New Zealand singer Lorde recorded a cover of the song which was included in the soundtrack for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013). more » Year:1993 4:0716,443 Views Playlists:#6 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.comWelcome to your life 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 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, 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 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great SingerTears for FearsTears for Fears are an English New Wave band formed in 1981 by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith. Founded after the dissolution of their first band, the mod-influenced Graduate, they were initially associated with the New Wave synthesizer bands of the early 1980s but later branched out into mainstream rock and pop, which led to international chart success. more » (4 fans) Written by: Christopher Merrick Hughes, Ian Stanley, Roland Orzabal Lyrics © BMG Rights Management Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind Welcome to your life Everybody wants to rule the world It's my own design Everybody wants to rule the world There's a room where the light won't find you So glad we've almost made it Everybody wants to rule the world I can't stand this indecision Everybody wants to rule the world Say that you'll never, never, never, never need it Everybody wants to rule the world All for freedom and for pleasure Everybody wants to rule the world
What movie had Tears For Fears Everybody Wants to Rule the World?This was used in the 1985 movie Real Genius, about a group of teen geniuses, led by Val Kilmer, who try to foil their professor's plot to sell their high-powered laser to the military.
When did everybody wants to rule the world come out by Tears for Fears?1985Everybody Wants to Rule the World / Releasednull
What movies has the song Everybody Wants to Rule the World?Everybody Wants To Rule The World (From “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” Soundtrack)
What was Tears for Fears biggest hit?1 – Everybody Wants To Rule The World
An international success, the song peaked at number two in Ireland, Australia, and the United Kingdom and number one in Canada, New Zealand, and on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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