Verse 1:

They kicked us down and spit in our face
They said metal was a dated disgrace
Yet we survived against the odds
They said our time was over and through
But all we say to that is 'fuck you'
Defiantly we stand until the end

Chorus 1:

From New York to L.A.
From London to Bombay
Heavy Metal Rules the world
From Holland to Germany
From Niger to Hungary
Heavy Metal Rules the World

Verse 2:

See all the kids across the land
Leather jackets and spiked wrist bands
No more dread-locks or big, long baggy pants
Around the world they're sick of that crap
Don't want to hear no grunge or rap
Going mad to that pounding Metal sound

Chorus 2:

From New York to L.A.
From London to Bombay
Heavy Metal Rules the world
From Niger to Hungary
Screaming through the streets of Paris
Heavy Metal Rules the world

Verse 3:

Playing Metal is our way of life
Poseurs die at the end of a knife
If you don't play Metal
We're going to take your life

Chorus 3:

From the east to the west
They know Heavy Metal is best
Heavy Metal Rules the world
Dragons, rainbows and pots of gold
True Metal so strong and bold
Heavy Metal Rules the world