Mothers Talk

Tears for Fears

About Mothers Talk

"Mothers Talk" is a 1984 song by the British band Tears for Fears. Written by Roland Orzabal and Ian Stanley and sung by Orzabal, it was the band's seventh single release (the first to be taken from their second album Songs from the Big Chair (1985) and fifth UK Top 40 chart hit. The song was released six months in advance of the album and showcased the band's edgier sound, as compared to their debut LP The Hurting (1983). It was also a moderate success internationally.


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My features form with a change in the weather
Weekend
We can work it out

My features form with a change in the weather
Weekend
We can work it out

When the wind blows
When the mothers talk
When the wind blows

When the wind blows
When the mothers talk
When the wind blows

We can, only we can work it out

It's not that you're not good enough
It's just that we can make you better
Given that you pay the price
We can keep you young and tender

Following in the footsteps of a funeral pyre
You were paid not listen now your house is on fire

Wake me up when things get started
When everything starts to happen (happen, hey yeah)

My features form with a change in the weather
Weekend
We can work it out
My features form with a change in the weather
Weekend
We can work it out

When the wind blows
When the mothers talk
When the wind blows

When the wind blows
When the mothers talk
When the wind blows

We can, only we can work it out

Some of us are horrified
Others never talk about it
But when the weather starts to burn
Then you'll know that you're in trouble

Following in the footsteps of a soldier girl
It is time to put your clothes on and to face the world

Don't you feel your luck is changing
When everything starts to happen (happen, hey yeah)

Put your head right next to my heart
The beat of the drum is the fear of the dark

We can work it out
We can work it out (there's a change in the weather)

When the wind blows
When the mothers talk
When the wind blows

When the wind blows
When the mothers talk
When the wind blows

We can, only we can work it out

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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: IAN STANLEY, ROLAND ORZABAL

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Single Release
"Mothers Talk" is a 1984 song by "Tears for Fears" that was originally released as the band's fourth single in the United Kingdom.
Album Identity
The song is also the fourth single from their breakout album, "Songs from the Big Chair."
Chart Ranking
"Mothers Talk" charted at #14 on the UK Singles Chart, marking the band's breakthrough on their home turf.
Style and Theme
The song contains elements of synth-pop and new wave, with lyrics exploring themes of family relationships and childhood experiences.
Different Versions
"Mothers Talk" has multiple versions. The UK and the US versions of the song have different musical arrangements, and the video also had different versions.
Music Video Removal
The original music video, directed by famed music video and film director David Mallet, was regarded as too dark and violent by the band members, and so a second was made in its place.
US Success
The re-recorded, radio-friendly, version of "Mothers Talk" peaked at #27 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in 1986.
Grammy Awards
While the song itself wasn't nominated, the album "Songs from the Big Chair" was nominated for the Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 1986 Grammy Awards.
Supporting Artists
The song features reknown artists like Sandy McLelland on backing vocals and Jerry Marotta on drums.
Lyrics Meaning
The song is often interpreted as being about the effect of parents' words on their children, and how this can often lead to a cycle of the same words and behavior being passed down through generations. However, the band has never confirmed this interpretation.

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