The New Rules Lyrics

Lyric discussion by blackbirdzach 

Cover art for The New Rules lyrics by Kele Okereke

To me, this song is about accepting your age as you grow older; taking on responsibility, letting go of far-fetched dreams, and generally just waiting for it all to end.

And the very first line should be, "I used to want to rule the world"

Beautiful song, I absolutely adore The Boxer.

My Interpretation