Mothers Talk
Tears for Fears
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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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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.
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Album IdentityThe song is also the fourth single from their breakout album, "Songs from the Big Chair."
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Chart Ranking"Mothers Talk" charted at #14 on the UK Singles Chart, marking the band's breakthrough on their home turf.
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Style and ThemeThe song contains elements of synth-pop and new wave, with lyrics exploring themes of family relationships and childhood experiences.
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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.
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Music Video RemovalThe 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.
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US SuccessThe re-recorded, radio-friendly, version of "Mothers Talk" peaked at #27 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in 1986.
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Grammy AwardsWhile 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.
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Supporting ArtistsThe song features reknown artists like Sandy McLelland on backing vocals and Jerry Marotta on drums.
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Lyrics MeaningThe 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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