Nigel Dick directed the music video, which received promotion from MTV. It was certified gold by both Music Canada (MC) and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). 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 is regarded as the group's signature song, along with "Shout" (1984). Music critics praised "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" in their retrospective reviews, with some including the song in their respective decade lists. Its lyrics detail the desire humans have for control and power and centre on themes of corruption. "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" is a new wave song. 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). ![]() ![]() ![]() It was written by Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley and Chris Hughes and produced by Hughes. "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" is a song by English pop/rock band Tears for Fears.
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