March 22, 1985, Tears For Fears released the third single from their sophomore album, Songs From The Big Chair. “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” was actually a late addition to the album. Fortunately, it made it as it became the first #1 hit in the US for the band.
Although musically its a jangly and catchy song, the lyrical theme is actually quite dark. Curt Smith of Tears For Fears explained on the band's website: "The concept is quite serious - it's about everybody wanting power, about warfare and the misery it causes."
