We Are The People
Empire Of The Sun · Walking On A Dream [2009]
Heading for the city lights in 1975,
We share in each other,
Nearer than father,
The scent of a lemon drips from your eyes
We are the people that rule the world.
A force running in every boy and girl,
All rejoicing in the world,
Take me now we can try.
We lived an adventure
Love in the Summer,
Followed the sun till night
Reminiscing other times of life,
For each every other
The feeling was stronger,
The shock hit eleven
Got lost in your eyes
I can't do well when I think you're gonna leave me,
But I know I try,
Are you gonna leave me now,
Can't you be believing now.
I can't do well when I think you're gonna leave me,
But I know I try,
Are you gonna leave me now,
Can't you be believing now.
Can you remember and humanise,
It was still where we'd energised,
Lie in the sand and visualise
Like its 75 again,
We are the people that rule the world.
A force running in every boy and girl,
All rejoicing in the world,
Take me now we can try.
I can't do well when I think you're gonna leave me,
But I know I try,
Are you gonna leave me now,
Can't you be believing now.
I can't do well when I think you're gonna leave me,
But I know I try,
Are you gonna leave me now,
Can't you be believing now.
I know everything about you,
You know everything about me,
Know everything about us.
I can't do well when I think you're gonna leave me,
But I know I try,
Are you gonna leave me now,
Can't you be believing now.
I can't do well when I think you're gonna leave me,
But I know I try,
Are you gonna leave me now,
Can't you be believing now.
I can't do well when I think you're gonna leave me,
But I know I try,
Are you gonna leave me now,
Can't you be believing now.
I can't do well when I think you're gonna leave me,
But I know I try,
Are you gonna leave me now,
Can't you be believing now.
We Are The People
Empire of the Sun's 'We Are The People' serves as a cornerstone of their 2009 debut album, 'Walking On A Dream.' Released during the height of the UK garage and electronic dance revival, the track exemplifies the artist's signature blend of soulful vocals and driving electronic rhythms. The song captures a sense of collective identity and optimism, reflecting the era's fascination with community and digital connection. As a defining recording from their early catalogue, it remains a staple in sets celebrating the sound of late 2000s indie pop and its enduring influence on modern electronic music. The track stands as a testament to the band's ability to merge organic instrumentation with synthesized textures, creating an anthem that resonates with listeners seeking both nostalgia and forward momentum.