Mad World
Tears for Fears
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All around me are familiar faces Worn out places, worn out faces Bright and early for their daily races Going nowhere, going nowhere And their tears are filling up their glasses No expression, no expression Hide my head I want to drown my sorrow No tomorrow, no tomorrow And I find it kind of funny I find it kind of sad The dreams in which I'm dying Are the best I've ever had I find it hard to tell you 'Cause I find it hard to take When people run in circles It's a very, very Mad world Mad world Mad world Mad world Children waiting for the day they feel good Happy birthday, happy birthday Made to feel the way that every child should Sit and listen, sit and listen Went to school and I was very nervous No one knew me, no one knew me Hello teacher tell me what's my lesson Look right through me, look right through me And I find it kind of funny I find it kind of sad The dreams in which I'm dying Are the best I've ever had I find it hard to tell you 'Cause I find it hard to take When people run in circles It's a very, very Mad world Mad world Mad world Mad world And I find it kind of funny I find it kind of sad The dreams in which I'm dying Are the best I've ever had I find it hard to tell you 'Cause I find it hard to take When people run in circles It's a very, very Mad world Mad world Enlarging your world Mad world
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Mad World" was released by the British band Tears for Fears in 1982.
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AlbumThe song is included in the band's debut album titled "The Hurting."
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Song Writers"Mad World" was written by Roland Orzabal, the lead vocalist and one of the founding members of Tears for Fears.
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InspirationThe song was influenced by Arthur Janov's primal therapy, which was incorporated into the lyrical content of the entire "The Hurting" album.
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Achievements"Mad World" has been a successful track and reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
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First SuccessThe song was the band's first chart hit, marking their entry into music stardom.
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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.
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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.
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Emotional ImpactThe melancholic sound of "Mad World" has enjoyed wide use in film and television, often to evoke feelings of sadness, despair, or introspection.
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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.
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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.
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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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