God's Mistake

Tears for Fears

About God's Mistake

"God's Mistake" is a song by the British band Tears for Fears, featured on their 1995 album Raoul and the Kings of Spain. The song was the first single taken from the album in the United States and Canada (where it was a minor hit), but the second to be taken from the album in the UK (following the release of the title track). It reached #61 in the UK, #102 in the US and #48 in Canada.


Year:
1995
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Have a friend, calls me up
Says hello, then hangs up
He must have read my mind
These are the days of a different paradigm
Maybe once, even twice
He said "God does not play dice"
Yet if he's everywhere
He's in casinos with aces to spare

Oh, Love is God's mistake
Oh, Love is God's mistake

Ours is not to reason why
As we fall from way up high
Into the water
Like a lamb to the slaughter
Even now, God's mistake 
Sets us up for one more heartbreak
God you look mighty fine
Dressed as the devil in a cosmic pantomime

Oh, Love is God's mistake
Oh, Love is God's mistake
Never was so much at stake
Oh, Love is God's mistake

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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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Written by: ALAN GRIFFITHS, ROLAND ORZABAL

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"God's Mistake" is a song by Tears for Fears, a British band formed in 1981 by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith.
Album Appearance
The song "God's Mistake" is from the band's fifth studio album, "Raoul and the Kings of Spain," released in October 1995.
Song Theme
"God's Mistake" is seen as introspective, dealing with the uncertainties and vulnerabilities of human existence.
Chart Performance
The song did not experience significant chart success. It peaked at number 60 on the UK Singles Chart.
Role of Songwriters
Roland Orzabal wrote "God's Mistake" along with Alan Griffiths. Griffiths was a consistent collaborator with Tears for Fears in the later part of their career.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Dani Jacobs and incorporated visual effects that were cutting edge at the time of its release.
Album Reception
Although "Raoul and the Kings of Spain" received mixed reviews, "God's Mistake" was often highlighted as one of the album's standout tracks.
Unique Sound
This track is distinctive for its amalgamation of progressive rock, pop and folk music, symbolizing the stylistic changes the band underwent during the mid-90s.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of "God's Mistake" talk about the themes of regret and realization, highlighting the concept of humans being 'God's mistake' due to their imperfections and transgressions.
Legacy
Despite not being a commercial success, "God's Mistake" is often remembered fondly among fans for its philosophical lyrics and emotive delivery.

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