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ALBUMEverybody Wants To Rule The World - SingleAnna Laura Quinn & Ed Barrett

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Anna Laura Quinn
Anna Laura Quinn
Vocals
Ed Barrett
Ed Barrett
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Chris Merrick Hughes
Chris Merrick Hughes
Songwriter
Roland Orzabal
Roland Orzabal
Songwriter
Ian Stanley
Ian Stanley
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Anna Laura Quinn
Anna Laura Quinn
Producer
Brian Seeger
Brian Seeger
Producer
David Darlington
David Darlington
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Welcome to your life
There's no turning back
Even while we sleep
We will find you
[Chorus]
Acting on your best behaviour
Turn your back on Mother Nature
Everybody wants to rule the world
[Chorus]
It's my own design
It's my own remorse
Help me to decide
Help me make the most
[Chorus]
Of freedom and of pleasure
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world
[Bridge]
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
[Chorus]
So glad we've almost made it
So sad they had to fade it
Everybody wants to rule the world
[Chorus]
I can't stand this indecision
Married with a lack of vision
Everybody wants to rule the—
[Chorus]
Say that you'll never, never, never, never need it
One headline, why believe it?
Everybody wants to rule the world
[Chorus]
All for freedom and for pleasure
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world
[Outro]
Welcome to your life
Written by: Chris Merrick Hughes, Ian Stanley, Roland Orzabal

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