Sowing the Seeds of Love

Tears for Fears

About Sowing the Seeds of Love

"Sowing the Seeds of Love" is a song by the British group Tears for Fears. It was released as the first single from their 1989 album The Seeds of Love, and was a worldwide hit, reaching the top five in the UK, Canada (where it was number one), Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the US where it peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 (kept out from the top spot by Janet Jackson's "Miss You Much"), while topping the Modern Rock Tracks chart. The single also entered the Top 20 in numerous other countries. Due to reaching number one on the US Cash Box chart, this was technically the band's third US pop chart-topper (although it did not top the Billboard chart). 


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1998
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High time, we made a stand 
And shook up the views of the common man
The love train rides from coast to coast
DJ's the man we love the most

Could you be, could you be squeaky clean and smash any hope of democracy 
As the head line says you're free to choose
There's egg on your face and mud on your shoes
One of these days they're gonna call it the blues yeah, yeah
 
Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
 
I spy tears in their eyes they look to the skies 
For some kind of divine intervention
Food goes to waste
So nice to eat, so nice to taste

Politician granny with your high ideals 
Have you no idea how the majority feels?
So without love and a promised land
We're fools to the rules of a government plan
Kick out the style, bring back the jam, yeah, yeah

Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
The birds and the bees
My girlfriend and me, in love

Feel the pain
Talk about it 
If you're a wanted man
Then shout about it
 
Open hearts, feel about it
Open minds, think about it
Everyone, read about it
Everyone, scream about it 
Everyone (everyone, yeah)
Everyone (everyone) read about it, read about it
Read it in the books, in the crannies and the nooks, there are books to read
 
(Sowing the seeds) Sowing the seeds of love, we're sowing the seeds, 
Sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love, sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love
Sowing the seeds of love
Mister England sowing the seeds of love
 
Time to eat all your words
Swallow your pride
Open your eyes

Time to eat all your words
Swallow your pride
Open your eyes

Time to eat all your words (high time we made a stand and shook up the view of the common man)
Swallow your pride (and the love train rides from coast to coast)
Open your eyes (every minute of every hour)
Open your eyes (I love a sunflower)
Open your eyes (and I believe in love power, love power)
Open your eyes (love power)

Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love
Sowing the seeds, an end to need
And the politics of greed

Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love (hand in hand), seeds of love (hand in hand), sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
An end to need
The politics of greed

Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love

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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: CURT SMITH, ROLAND ORZABAL

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10 facts about this song

Chart Performance
"Sowing the Seeds of Love" was one of Tears for Fears' biggest hits, topping the charts in Canada and peaking at number two in both the US and the UK.
Song Inspiration
The song is known for its Beatles-like sound, which was intentional; lead member Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith mentioned that they wanted to make an album that would stand up to any Beatles album in terms of quality.
Criticism of Politics
The song's lyrics were inspired by the political climate of the time, particularly the economic policies of the Thatcher/Reagan era.
Album Highlight
"Sowing the Seeds of Love" is also the title of the eighth studio album by Tears for Fears, featuring a cover image of a fruit with seeds, symbolic of the song's theme.
Musical Composition
The song is a neo-psychedelic pop tune with a diverse arrangement, encompassing trumpet solo, flute melody, and gospel choir.
Grammy Nomination
"Sowing the Seeds of Love" earned Tears for Fears two nominations at the 32nd Annual Grammy Awards for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best Music Video.
Recollection of Recording
Band members recall "Sowing the Seeds of Love" as the most complicated song to record on the album, due to its intricate arrangement.
Sound Engineer
The song was mixed by David Bascombe, who worked on many other Tears for Fears projects.
Long Production Time
The song took nearly a year to produce, as the band wanted it to be their version of "I Am the Walrus" by The Beatles.
Routine in Live Performances
"Sowing the Seeds of Love" is a mainstay in Tears for Fears' live performances and usually performed with extended introductions and instrumental sections.

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