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I watched Sky High last night, and I’m guilty to admit I enjoyed the movie. I’m a sucker for movies with a great soundtrack. Sky High is filled with that, if 80s music is a thing for you. And Kelly Preston is one hot superhero mama.

This track was played on the opening scene in the movie. I couldn’t place who sang it at first, but I recalled hearing it way back on my brother’s stereo. True enough, this track, Everybody Wants to Rule the World, is originally by Tears for Fears. There are also classics such as The Smiths‘ Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want, covered by Elefant and Spandau Ballet’s True, covered by the Cary Brothers, all in the soundtrack CD. Most of the tracks will be familiar to your ears, if you’re old enough to remember it.

Watching Sky High is like being a kid back in the 80s again. It’s not that far off (for me). I definitely enjoyed the ride.

Download: Christian Burns - Everybody Wants to Rule the World (MP3 format)

Everybody Wants to Rule the World
by Christian Burns
originally by Tears for Fears

Welcome to your life
There’s no turning back
Even while we sleep
We will find you
Acting on your best behaviour
Turn your back on mother nature
Everybody wants to rule the world

It’s my own design
It’s my own remorse
Help me to decide
Help me make the most
Of freedom and of pleasure
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world

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

So glad we’ve almost made it
So sad they had to fade it
Everybody wants to rule the world

I can’t stand this indecision
Married with a lack of vision
Everybody wants to rule the world
Say that you’ll never, never, never, never need it
One headline why believe it?
Everybody wants to rule the world

All for freedom and for pleasure
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world