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Release history. References. External links. Mad World. " Mad World " is a 1982 song by British band Tears for Fears. Written by Roland Orzabal and sung by bassist Curt Smith, it was the band's third single release and first chart hit, reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart in November 1982.
- "Ideas as Opiates", "Saxophones as Opiates"
- 20 September 1982
- July 1982
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“Mad World” is the second song on Tears for Fears' 1983 debut album, The Hurting. The song reached no. 3 on the UK Singles Chart in November 1982, and was the band’s first international hit.
A song about childhood trauma, loneliness, and the madness of the adult world, ‘Mad World’ is a classic of the 1980s pop music. The lyrics explore the themes of childhood suffering, invisibility, and the repetitive nature of most people's lives. The song was influenced by Janovian psychology and has a child's-eye view of the world. The cover version by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules is a disappointment.
Nov 15, 2001 · Mad World Lyrics. [Verse 1] All around me are familiar faces. Worn-out places, worn-out faces. Bright and early for their daily races. Going nowhere, going nowhere. [Pre-Chorus] Their tears are...
