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All around me are familiar faces
Worn-out places, worn-out faces
Bright and early for their daily oasis
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Their tears are filling up their glasses
No expression, no expression
Hide my head, I want to drown my sorrow
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
And I find it kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
'Cause I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very, very
Mad world
Mad world
Mad world
Mad world
Children waiting for the day they feel good
Happy birthday, happy birthday
To feel the way that every child should
Sit and listen, sit and listen
Went to school and I was very nervous
No one knew me, no one knew me
Hello, teacher, tell me, what's my lesson?
Look right through me, look right through me
And I find it kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
'Cause I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very, very
Mad world
Mad world
Mad world
Mad world
And I find it kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
'Cause I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very, very
Mad world
Mad world
Halargian world
Mad world
| paulloebmusic | Posted: May 08, 2012 - 10:44 This song is amazing. So amazing that I made a 2012 cover featuring a female vocalist. Check it out, I'm giving it away as a free download: http://paulloeb.net/madworld |
| Steven_G | Posted: Mar 22, 2007 - 09:12 Mad World Michael Andrews (Artist), Gary Jules (Artist)
Product Description This record was first heard on the 2002 soundtrack 'Donnie Darko' & this release has been much awaited since then. Roland Orzabel who wrote 'Mad World' & had a hit with it in 'Tears For Fears' has said that this version is much better then the original. The vocals by Gary Jules compliment the haunting piano riffs beautifully & proves why it is a clear favorite on the soundtrack. Tracks, 'Mad World' (non-LP Frayed Out Mix), 'The Artifact & Living', & 'Mad World' (non-LP Video). Sanctuary. 2003. From Amazon.com The Gary Jules version (not the above single) is listed on RP too - (click here). |
| SpaceCase (Lancaster, PA, USA) | Posted: Jan 29, 2007 - 13:27 Finally, I've heard the Jules version a lot on here lately, it's nice to hear the original, I like both, but maybe the Jules version just a tad bit more.... |
| Wolf825 | Posted: Jan 29, 2007 - 13:27 Kagin wrote: MUCH prefer Gary Jules' version!
Says it all. |
| sixxstrings (In an office behind a big brown desk) | Posted: Jan 29, 2007 - 13:27 67nj wrote:  LOL!!! hilarious! |
| Marr (Houston (dreaming of Austin)) | Posted: Jan 29, 2007 - 13:27 savvysearch wrote: The original is fantastic. It's not overproduced, you have to understand the time it was written. It's the 80s which was more about taking listeners on a techno/synth sonic journey like The Cure, Depeche Mode. It's survived nearly 2 decades with decent radio play and still sounds great. Some parts, may seem outdated, but for the most part, the song has carried over pretty well.
I like the Jules version as well, but is it going to be outdated in 5 years when people are tired of precious and minimalistic indy rock? The great thing about the original is that it's well aware of the lyrics' irony. The Jules version OTH, takes the lyrics completely seriously. Both are good, but TF version is the "correct" one since I've heard it first. It's like the people who say that Sean Connery will always be the best Bond ever. To understand it, you had to be there. Can't say I agree with the context argument in this case. I was there in the 80's (teens and early 20's) so I do understand the time in which it was written. And I still prefer the Jules version. I also grew up with Connery as Bond and still prefer another. |
| Lonestar (St.Catharines, ON) | Posted: Jan 29, 2007 - 13:26 I look like that kid on the cover listening to this inane cheese . |
| TeddiB (Hell, Arizona(meaning, visit, but go away, there's already too many people here!)) | Posted: Jan 29, 2007 - 13:26 another vote for the Jules' version here |
| ginger | Posted: Jan 29, 2007 - 13:26 Wow, TFF has so many amazing songs. Seems like a waste to play this lame one. |
| K-BILLY (Rockin' in a Cube) | Posted: Jan 29, 2007 - 13:26 Great Lyrics - Great Song!  |
| sixxstrings (In an office behind a big brown desk) | Posted: Jan 29, 2007 - 13:26 I love Tears for Fears!!! long live the 80's!!..  |
| okobojicat (Dreaming of the Moravian Highlands) | Posted: Jan 29, 2007 - 13:26 UltraNurd wrote: While I believe I've said before that I prefer the Jules cover, one of the many things I love about RP is that we can hear so many (very!) different versions of the same songs come up in the playlist.
I second your idea of the varied playlist. That said, I'll take the Jules version anytime anyone suggests this version. |
| harmaton | Posted: Jan 29, 2007 - 13:25 original versions will always shine on. |
| UltraNurd (Boston, MA) | Posted: Jan 29, 2007 - 13:25 While I believe I've said before that I prefer the Jules cover, one of the many things I love about RP is that we can hear so many (very!) different versions of the same songs come up in the playlist. |
| peyotecoyote (London, Ontario) | Posted: Jan 29, 2007 - 13:24 bleh |
| wilcogirl11 | Posted: Dec 02, 2006 - 06:36 I was always a big TFF fan, but I have to admit, I also prefer the Jules version of this. The first time I heard it (Jules version), it just hit me like a ton of bricks. |
| savvysearch | Posted: Nov 19, 2006 - 15:32 The original is fantastic. It's not overproduced, you have to understand the time it was written. It's the 80s which was more about taking listeners on a techno/synth sonic journey like The Cure, Depeche Mode. It's survived nearly 2 decades with decent radio play and still sounds great. Some parts, may seem outdated, but for the most part, the song has carried over pretty well. I like the Jules version as well, but is it going to be outdated in 5 years when people are tired of precious and minimalistic indy rock? The great thing about the original is that it's well aware of the lyrics' irony. The Jules version OTH, takes the lyrics completely seriously. Both are good, but TF version is the "correct" one since I've heard it first. It's like the people who say that Sean Connery will always be the best Bond ever. To understand it, you had to be there. |
| AmandaMaria (The Beautiful West Coast (I don't care if it's raining)) | Posted: Nov 17, 2006 - 16:00 67nj wrote: OMG, love the animation... right up there with the one you made for Of Montreal's "Wraith"! I prefer Gary Jules' version of this song myself. |
| underarmor (Austin) | Posted: Nov 17, 2006 - 15:59 This version seems more manic than the Gary Jules version which seems depressed. I think the movie scene that this version would be great for is in American Beauty when the Annette Bening character is cleaning the house. |
| jsjacob (El Cerrito, CA) | Posted: Nov 17, 2006 - 15:54 Put me down as a fan of this, original, version. I think Gary Jules' cover is too self-important in a watch-me-suffer way. |
| stacadette (Dearborn River, Montana) | Posted: Nov 17, 2006 - 15:54 Yeah, but you have to love the mad-sounding trumpet in there. Take yourself back to your taste in these years..... |
| 67nj (Ravenna, Italy) | Posted: Nov 03, 2006 - 00:59 |
| PacificNWPariah (Between a Nuclear Power Plant and a Chemical Weapon Depot) | Posted: Oct 19, 2006 - 09:59 I like both versions, but add me to the list of people who prefer the remake  |
| Patti (the 'burbs of so cal) | Posted: Oct 19, 2006 - 09:57 Heck - I like both! They are very different from each other, so it's getting 2 songs for 1! :) Patti M. |
| David_Watts | Posted: Oct 19, 2006 - 09:57 Roland: you're a genius!!!!!!! |
| hippiechick (Chi-town) | Posted: Oct 19, 2006 - 09:55 artmarcia wrote: WOW--I completely agree. The Gary Jules version is much more powerful--scary actually. This original version sounds so overproduced compared to it. Me too |
| splooge (Indiana) | Posted: Oct 04, 2006 - 17:54 RBS76 wrote: Yes, the Gary Jules version is much better. At least in my humble opinion... does liking the remake better than the original officially make me a bad person? EVIL!   |
| artmarcia (Derby, KS) | Posted: Oct 04, 2006 - 17:51 RBS76 wrote: Yes, the Gary Jules version is much better. At least in my humble opinion... does liking the remake better than the original officially make me a bad person? EVIL! WOW--I completely agree. The Gary Jules version is much more powerful--scary actually. This original version sounds so overproduced compared to it. |
| squidish (under the sea) | Posted: Sep 05, 2006 - 11:08 Brings back so many memories of dancing at the club, dressed all in black, asymetrical hair flopping over one eye, clove ciggies, skippy boys in plaid pants and boots with buckles, jumping around, load of angst...ah yes! |
| RBS76 (Syracuse, NY) | Posted: Sep 05, 2006 - 11:07 Steven_G wrote: The Gary Jules version is listed on RP too - (click here). Click on the Amazon.com link there to hear a sample clip.
Yes, the Gary Jules version is much better. At least in my humble opinion... does liking the remake better than the original officially make me a bad person? EVIL! |
| ploba (the other coast and hang a left) | Posted: Sep 05, 2006 - 11:06 deepgaze wrote: Kudos to Gary Jules for finding so much poigniancy in a song that is so lacking in the original version.
amen to that! |
| Arthur_Two_Sheds (Writing symphonies in my shed) | Posted: Aug 07, 2006 - 05:24 Top tune  |
| Steven_G | Posted: Jul 26, 2006 - 06:05 NoEnzLefttoSplit wrote: Two songs which I kind of liked but never really listened to until they were covered. This one and Personal Jesus from DM. In both cases the original music just doesn't match the message of the lyrics. Rare examples where the cover is simply better. Period. The Gary Jules version is listed on RP too - (click here). Click on the Amazon.com link there to hear a sample clip. |
| NoEnzLefttoSplit | Posted: Jul 23, 2006 - 13:21 Two songs which I kind of liked but never really listened to until they were covered. This one and Personal Jesus from DM. In both cases the original music just doesn't match the message of the lyrics. Rare examples where the cover is simply better. Period. |
| underarmor (Austin) | Posted: Jun 24, 2006 - 05:12 jlind wrote: I don't know if its as much dated, as Gary Jules version is just down right creepy, which this song should have been in the first place. That's what I'm talking about right there. |
| exciter76 (venice - la bella italia) | Posted: May 26, 2006 - 00:59 like the t.f.f. sound of mid-eighties... sounds good! |
| deepgaze (LA) | Posted: May 11, 2006 - 11:20 Kudos to Gary Jules for finding so much poigniancy in a song that is so lacking in the original version. |
| jlind (Chicago, IL) | Posted: May 11, 2006 - 11:18 Mugro wrote: I have to say that I now like the Gary Jules version better! The Tears for Fears original sounds dated in an 80s way....
I don't know if its as much dated, as Gary Jules version is just down right creepy, which this song should have been in the first place. |
| GChevy410 (Seattle, WA) | Posted: May 11, 2006 - 11:17 daveesh wrote: what he said:
I like the way Mugro thinks. I have agreed with everything I have ever read by him (I think...maybe she) especially the "music defines your life so dont listen to crap" quote. |
| daveesh (birthplace of the american revolution) | Posted: Apr 12, 2006 - 07:40 what he said: Mugro wrote: I have to say that I now like the Gary Jules version better! The Tears for Fears original sounds dated in an 80s way.... |
| ManchesterUK (Manchester UK) | Posted: Apr 12, 2006 - 07:39 Simply put, Quality ! |
| Kagin | Posted: Mar 28, 2006 - 15:53 MUCH prefer Gary Jules' version! |
| mizgeee (san francisco) | Posted: Mar 28, 2006 - 15:52 I love the gary jules version but this...well, it's the fuckin' original! long live the 80's! |
| UltraNurd (Boston, MA) | Posted: Mar 28, 2006 - 15:51 I like the de-'80s-ed version also heard on RP. |
| Monkeysdad (Sunny Simi) | Posted: Mar 13, 2006 - 21:56 I remember 20 something years ago listening to this in a blacked out bedroom, stoned outta my mind, and thinking it was magic... still like it, but only like it. |
| ploafmaster (Richmond, VA) | Posted: Feb 27, 2006 - 06:22 Wow, I never actually cared for even the Gary Jules version, but hearing this again - I think I like Jules' work. Sorta like Shatner's cover of Common People... |
| TobalMoreno (2,981 mi Due East (Sitting on a Catchbasin)) | Posted: Feb 27, 2006 - 06:19 "oh, cool, remix..." Tobal does not know, -Tobal |
| Steven_G (Oklahoma) | Posted: Dec 22, 2005 - 18:47 How cool - just heard either this or the Gary Jules rendition of this song on CSI! 
The Gary Jules version is listed on RP too - (click here). |
| Steven_G (Oklahoma) | Posted: Dec 16, 2005 - 06:45 Boosiewolf wrote: Yay! The REAL version!
 Sorry but, according to some Amazon.com commentary, this album carries the World Remix version of the Tears for Fears song Tears for Fears is a great group that made music as fresh today as when first produced. Here is an interesting extract from AMG - Tears for Fears were always more ambitious than the average synth pop group. From the beginning, the duo of Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith were tackling big subjects their very name derived from Arthur Janov's primal scream therapy, and his theories were evident throughout their debut, The Hurting. Driven by catchy, infectious synth pop, The Hurting became a big hit in their native England, setting the stage for international stardom with their second album, 1985's Songs From the Big Chair.
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| pvcnote (SP/SP) | Posted: Dec 16, 2005 - 05:06  |