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"Mad World" is a 1982 song by the British band Tears for Fears. Written by Roland Orzabal and sung by bassist Curt Smith, it was the band's third single release and first chart hit, reaching number 3 on the UK Singles Chart in November 1982. Both "Mad World" and its B-side, "Ideas as Opiates", appeared on the band's debut LP The Hurting (1983). "Mad World" has since been covered by various artists, most notably by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules for the soundtrack of the film Donnie Darko in 2001. This version was a UK number one hit and won Orzabal his second Ivor Novello Award in 2003.more »
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All around me are familiar facesWorn out places, worn out facesBright and early for their daily racesGoing nowhere, going nowhereAnd their tears are filling up their glassesNo expression, no expressionHide my head I want to drown my sorrowNo tomorrow, no tomorrowAnd I find it kind of funnyI find it kind of sadThe dreams in which I'm dyingAre the best I've ever hadI find it hard to tell you'Cause I find it hard to takeWhen people run in circlesIt's a very, veryMad worldMad worldMad worldMad worldChildren waiting for the day they feel goodHappy birthday, happy birthdayMade to feel the way that every child shouldSit and listen, sit and listenWent to school and I was very nervousNo one knew me, no one knew meHello teacher tell me what's my lessonLook right through me, look right through meAnd I find it kind of funnyI find it kind of sadThe dreams in which I'm dyingAre the best I've ever hadI find it hard to tell you'Cause I find it hard to takeWhen people run in circlesIt's a very, veryMad worldMad worldMad worldMad worldAnd I find it kind of funnyI find it kind of sadThe dreams in which I'm dyingAre the best I've ever hadI find it hard to tell you'Cause I find it hard to takeWhen people run in circlesIt's a very, veryMad worldMad worldEnlarging your worldMad world
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Tears for Fears
Tears for Fears are an English New Wave band formed in 1981 by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith. Founded after the dissolution of their first band, the mod-influenced Graduate, they were initially associated with the New Wave synthesizer bands of the early 1980s but later branched out into mainstream rock and pop, which led to international chart success. more »
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Electronic, Pop
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New Wave
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Written by: Roland Orzabal
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Mad World" was released by the British band Tears for Fears in 1982. |
AlbumThe song is included in the band's debut album titled "The Hurting." |
Song Writers"Mad World" was written by Roland Orzabal, the lead vocalist and one of the founding members of Tears for Fears. |
InspirationThe song was influenced by Arthur Janov's primal therapy, which was incorporated into the lyrical content of the entire "The Hurting" album. |
Achievements"Mad World" has been a successful track and reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart. |
First SuccessThe song was the band's first chart hit, marking their entry into music stardom. |
Controversial VideoThe music video, featuring a young Julian Orzabal (Roland's brother), is designed to present a child's view of a "mad world." It stirred some controversy due to its bizarre imagery. |
Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, most famously by Gary Jules for the soundtrack of the movie "Donnie Darko," which topped the UK charts in 2003. |
Emotional ImpactThe melancholic sound of "Mad World" has enjoyed wide use in film and television, often to evoke feelings of sadness, despair, or introspection. |
Cultural Impact"Mad World" continues to be recognized as a significant piece in pop culture. It featured in video games, including the 2006 "Gears of War" commercial, thereby reaching a new generation of listeners. |
ReceptionDespite being over three decades old, the song is still highly regarded for its haunting lyrics and distinctive melody, often considered a timeless classic in the realm of new wave and pop music. |
Live PerformancesTears for Fears have performed "Mad World" in numerous concerts and music festivals, solidifying it as a standout in their musical repertoire. |
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