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Tears for fears is a pop rock band formed in Bath, England in 1981.

Co-founders Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith spent their teenage years in bands together before forming Tears for Fears.

The duo met a local musician Ian Stanley, who began working with them as their keyboard player.

Tears for fears was named after a phrase from Janov's book titled prisoners of pain.

The band peaked with their second album, the Big Chair. Two singles from the album, Everybody Wants to Rule the World and Shout, reached #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

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Everybody wants to rule the world was released on March 22, 1985.

The name of this song was originally “everybody wants to go to war,” but the band modified it.

This song internationally become popular in the 1980s. In the U.S., it was the first #1 hit.

The genre is wave and synth-pop.

The song was created about the cold war between the United States and Russia.

It was the last-minute song added to the Big Chair album.

It is believed that this song contains references to George Orwell’s book, 1984. This book is about war and the government's desire to control the masses.

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This song’s ironic lyrics generally presents the desire humans have for power and control, without paying attention to the destructive consequences that unfold. In the beginning, the song starts off with “welcome to your life, there is no turning back, even while we sleep, we will find you, acting on your best behavior.” This reflects the awareness of being alive, attached with the sense of being observed and judged by a power. The realization follows with knowing that there is not a way that could change, there is no escape. “Help me make the most of freedom and of pleasure, nothing last forever,” this claims the attraction of a ruling world to gain freedom and pleasure. However, people are controlled to live in a certain way, it is like a cycle that is corrupted by rulers. Therefore, it's not easy for society to enjoy temporary freedom that is threaten. It is valid that this song was inspired from the cold war happening at the time. The melody of this song is unique and has an iconic pop wave. What makes this song more unique is the concern towards a global political issue.

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Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Official Music Video)

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This song has a big impact on viewing the world’s political culture differently. During this time in history, there were nuclear tests and riots. The cold war itself lasted 45 years. One of the group members, Curt Smith, said: “consciously or subconsciously, politics always affect you.” Which I strongly agree with. The world is constantly in battle, and we may not notice how it affects us. It is heard in news, and seen on social media, how this issue has ruined many countries. This song has a deep message that could be personally or universally relatable, which makes it a relevant hit even after many years.