Everybody Wants to Rule the World is a single by Tears for Fears, released in 1985. Rooted in new wave. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Everybody Wants to Rule the World sound like?

Everybody Wants to Rule the World is a new wave single by Tears for Fears, released in 1985.

How many songs are on Everybody Wants to Rule the World?

Everybody Wants to Rule the World has 3 tracks, running approximately 13 minutes.

Tracklist

3 tracks·13:32

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Everybody Wants to Rule the World (extended version) 5:40
  • 2 Everybody Wants to Rule the World 4:10
  • 3 Pharaohs 3:42

Release Date

March 1, 1985

Genre

new wave

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

13 min 32 sec