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When I Rule the World Lyrics

“When I Rule The World” sees LIZ collaborating with London-born electronic producer SOPHIE.[Intro]I rule the world, I-I rule the worldWhen I rule the world, I-I rule the worldI rule the world, I-I rule the worldWhen I rule the world, I-I rule the world[Verse 1]When I rule the world, then I'm gonna make you sweatDog collar 'round your neck, on your knees and scrub the deckOh, there's a spot over there, so I'll drag you by the hairSo scrub it, rub it, whip it, dry it, 'til I tell you to stopWhen I'm on the throne, it's a total freak zoneYou can call me mommy and I'll throw a dog a boneBetter bite on that bone, or you're never going homeSo bite it, break it, hit it, lick it, 'til I tell you to stop[Pre-Chorus]When I (When I rule the world, I-I rule the world)Rule the world (When I rule the world, I-I rule the world)When I (I rule the world, I-I rule the world)Rule the world, the world, the world (When I rule the world, I-I rule the world)[Chorus]When I rule the world, then you're the little girlYou should do as I say, 'cause things are gonna be my wayI rule the world, so get down on your kneesBetter do as I please until I tell you to stopYou might also like[Verse 2]When I rule the world, then I'm gonna make you workBrring-brring, stay alert, keep on pushing 'til it hurtsOh, now look who's sorry, now they're answering to meSo scrub it, rub it, whip it, dry it, 'til I tell you to stopWhen I wear the crown, all the people bow downI can be your daddy and you're gonna make me proudIf you don't, you'll be bound and thrown in the dog pound (Woof)So bite it, break it, hit it, lick it, 'til I tell you to stop[Chorus]When I rule the world, then you're the little girlYou should do as I say, 'cause things are gonna be my wayI rule the world, so get down on your knees (When I rule the world, the world, the world)Better do as I please until I tell you to, 'til I tell you to, 'til I tell you to stop[Bridge]When I rule the world, I-I rule the worldWhen I rule the world, I-I rule the worldWhen I (When I rule the world, I-I rule the world)Rule the world (When I rule the world, I-I rule the world)When I (I rule the world, I-I rule the world)Rule the world, the world, the world (When I rule the world, I-I rule the world)[Chorus]When I rule the world, then you're the little girl (When I)You should do as I say 'cause things are gonna be my way (Rule the world)I rule the world, so get down on your knees (When I)Better do as I please, until I tell you to stop (Rule the world, the world, the world)[Post-Chorus]When I rule the world, so things are gonna be my way (When I)When I rule the world, so things are gonna be my way (Rule the world)When I rule the world, so things are gonna be my way (When I)When I rule the world, so things are gonna be my way (Rule the world, the world, the world)[Outro]'Til I tell you to, 'til I tell you to, 'til I tell you to stop5EmbedCancel

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“When I Rule The World” sees LIZ collaborating with London-born electronic producer SOPHIE.

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Ask a questionWhat did LIZ say about "When I Rule the World"?Genius Answer2 contributors

We worked on “When I Rule the World” for a while. I think we re-recorded it three times over the past year to make it just perfect. I knew right away that SOPHIE and I had common ground in the fact that we have an unwavering non-ironic appreciation for pop music. I’ve always been unapologetic about being a pop artist and I have stuck to my guns since my first ever Mad Decent/Jeffree’s release. I feel like I relate to SOPHIE in the way that we aren’t exactly what you think we are. Pop music is not a frivolous art to me.

— via self-titled Magazine

+1Behind The ScenesGenius Answer1 contributor +11Who produced “When I Rule the World” by LIZ?When did LIZ release “When I Rule the World”?Who wrote “When I Rule the World” by LIZ?When I Rule The World / Sunscreen (12" Vinyl) (2025)LIZ

1. 1. When I Rule the World
2. 2. When I Rule The World (Instrumental)
3. 3. Sunscreen
4. 4. Sunscreen (Instrumental)

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