Rule the World (The Wanted song) explained

Rule the World
Cover:	The Wanted – Rule the World.png
Type:	single
Artist:	the Wanted
Written:	2016–2017^[1]
Length:	3:17
Label:	Island
Producer:	Jack & Coke
Prev Title:	Glow in the Dark
Prev Year:	2014
Next Title:	Gold Forever (For Tom)
Next Year:	2022

"Rule the World" is a song by British-Irish boy band the Wanted, released on 13 October 2021 as the lead single from their first greatest hits album (2021).^[2] It marks their first single release in seven years,^[3] following the band going on a hiatus after the release of their third studio album Word of Mouth (2013). The song was written by Ari Leff, Michael Pollack, Jakob Hazell, band member Max George, and Svante Halldin, with production handled by Jack & Coke.

Background

The Wanted released their third studio album Word of Mouth (2013). The album received mixed reviews from music critics, and performed moderately on charts, peaking at 9 on the UK Albums Chart and 17 on the US Billboard 200. The album was supported by their Word of Mouth World Tour, their debut concert tour in 2014. Before the tour began, The band announced on their website that they'll be taking a break following the tour.^[4]

In 2021, after seven years of their hiatus, The Wanted reunited after releasing a new "Wanted Wednesday" episode, and later announced their greatest hits album Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits.^{[5] [6]} They originally planned to reunite to celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2020, however, it was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and band member Tom Parker's brain tumor diagnosis in August 2020. On 7 October 2021, The band announced "Rule the World" on an Instagram video, and revealed the artwork for the song.^{[7] [8]}

Live performances

On 3 November 2021, the band performed the song live on Good Morning America.^[9]

Track listing

Digital download and streaming^[10]

1. "Rule the World" – 3:17

Digital download and streaming – acoustic version^[11]

1. "Rule the World" (Acoustic) – 3:00

Digital download and streaming – Shane Codd remix^[12]

1. "Rule the World" (Shane Codd remix) – 2:37

Notes and References

1. Web site: 11 November 2021. The Wanted on their reunion and topping the charts: "Our songs were probably bigger than we were". 14 November 2021. Official Charts Company.
2. Web site: The Wanted - Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits. 6 November 2021. Apple Music.
3. Web site: 13 October 2021. The Wanted release new single Rule The World, their first new music in seven years. 6 November 2021. Official Charts Company.
4. 22 January 2014. The Wanted Taking a Break Following Tour. 6 November 2021. Billboard.
5. Web site: 8 September 2021.
   1. WantedWednesday
   . 6 November 2021. Instagram.
6. Web site: 8 September 2021. Here we go!! We are MEGA excited to announce that we are BACK and will be releasing our Greatest Hits Album on November 12th!! We'll also be performing LIVE at the @royalalberthall as part of @tomparkerofficial 'Inside My Head' concert. It's been far too long... Let's do this! . 6 November 2021. Instagram.
7. Web site: 7 October 2021. Our very first single back is called .... RULE THE WORLD it will be released at 8am BST next Wednesday 13th October! You can pre-save it now on @spotify, pre-order / pre-add via our Most Wanted album and ALSO pre-order the CD version on our store!!!! Can't wait for you to hear! @sivaofficial @maxgeorge @nathansykes @birdspotting @tomparkerofficial. 6 November 2021. Instagram.
8. Web site: 12 October 2021. Our brand new single #RuleTheWorld is OUT TOMORROW at 8am UK time! Get it at the link in our bio! @maxgeorge @nathansykes @birdspotting @tomparkerofficial @sivaofficial. 6 November 2021. Instagram.
9. Web site: The Wanted perform 'Rule the World'. 6 November 2021. ABC News.
10. Web site: Rule The World - The Wanted. 6 November 2021. Spotify.
11. Web site: Rule The World (Acoustic) - The Wanted. 6 November 2021. Spotify.
12. Web site: The Wanted - Rule the World (Shane Codd Remix). 6 November 2021. Apple Music.