Composer

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Roland Orzabal

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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5:45

"Mad World" is a song composed by Roland Orzabal, the lead vocalist and guitarist of the British band Tears for Fears. The song was first released in 1982 as a single and later included in the band's debut album, "The Hurting," which was released in 1983. The song became a commercial success, reaching the top 40 in several countries, including the UK, US, and Canada. The song is characterized by its haunting melody and melancholic lyrics, which explore the theme of alienation and disillusionment in modern society. The song's opening line, "All around me are familiar faces, worn-out places, worn-out faces," sets the tone for the rest of the song, which describes a world that is bleak and devoid of hope. "Mad World" is composed in the key of C minor and features a simple chord progression of Cm, G, Bb, and Eb. The song's instrumentation is minimal, with Orzabal's vocals accompanied by a piano and a drum machine. The song's sparse arrangement adds to its sense of isolation and loneliness. The song's lyrics are divided into two verses and a chorus. The first verse describes the world as a place where people are disconnected from each other and their surroundings. The second verse describes the narrator's own feelings of despair and hopelessness. The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, expresses the idea that the world is a "mad world" that is beyond the narrator's understanding. "Mad World" has been covered by several artists, including Michael Andrews and Gary Jules, whose version was featured in the soundtrack of the film "Donnie Darko." The song's enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless message about the human condition and the struggle to find meaning in a world that can often seem senseless and chaotic.

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