Discover the story of the song > Everybody Wants To Rule The World – Lorde

The song talks about how the world works and how everyone wants to be in control, even when we're sleeping. The protagonist expresses their own desire to be in control as well and asks for help to make the most of their freedom and pleasure. In the chorus, they acknowledge that everyone wants to rule the world, but also speak about being with their partner in a room where they can ignore the chaos of the outside world. In the end, they feel happy to have almost made it, but sad that things can't go on forever.