You´re got reason!, personally I don't know if i can consider me like someone of the new generation, because I was born in the 2000s, but... I love very much this wonderful song, I know the complete lyric, in fact the 80s music is my favorite thanks to it, I love it!, and well... that explains everything, doesn't it?
I was around in the 80's and this song was everywhere!! Kind of took it for granted then, but it's been great re-discovering TFF through channels like this 😍🥰
I was born in the 90s. I think regardless of age their are some songs everyone should know. Like Billie Jean, Sweet home Alabama, Everybody Wants to Rule The World, I will Always Love You. Like of you haven't heard those songs by age 12 then someone has failed you lol
I loved this song from the minute it came out. They played it constantly on MTV, and we weren't mad about it! My very favorite Tears for Fears song is "Woman In Chains". I heard them sing it in concert on Monday and it was AMAZING!
I saw them on Sunday. I said I wasn't going to be one of those cell phone people but anyway: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rS1c3eJzSJs.html
@@THEJAYYSHOW Speaking of said Group,Did you know that Tears For Fears Did this song For a Soundtrack of a Middle/Early 80`s Cult Comedy/Sci-fi/Fantasy Movie,In Which a Just Beginning To start on his Career Actor Val Kilmer Played the Main Character,In which it was called "Real Genius"? It was ALSO from Tear`s "Songs From The Big Chair"!
I'm so glad you got to this and enjoyed it! One of my all-time favorite "driving with the windows down in the summer" songs. And did anyone else notice the gas was $1.45????
And before the Arab Oil Embargo of Oct 1973, gas was anywhere from 19.9 to 27.9 for the '50s, '60s and into those early '70s. There were kajillionaires made off of those measly prices back then. Then after Oct '73, prices topped 50-cents a gallon.
🎵The meaning of the lyrics, can be summarised as follows: "It was during that time that the Cold War between the United States and Russia was at one of its peaks that this song was written. Thus many of the cryptic lyrics in it refer to that tense situation. However, what the track is about in general is the lust for power and control and the destructive consequences which manifest as a result. Thus it is also believed that “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” contains references to George Orwell’s classic book 1984. It is important to mention that 1984 is not only about war but also its fictional government’s all-encompassing desire to control the masses."🎶
I was 13 when this song came out it was about June of 1985 and the summer was just beginning. I had the misfortune of being hyper aware of the danger our world was in on a daily basis, not to an exact degree but I understood the destructiveness of nuclear weapons, the tension between both sides and that things were on a hair trigger. Right around Sept of 1983 I started to get nuke nightmares, imagine the scene from the 2nd Terminator movie but not as graphic. I knew what a nightmare was and had actually had a years worth of volcano nightmares I had just gotten over but this was different and it felt different. I felt something was wrong and that there was a palatable danger. These lasted until Nov of 1984. When this song came out I was about 6 months removed from those nightmares and I'm really really glad that I didn't catch the reference that starts at 3:28, I'm going to comment above. You are exactly right by the way, people today have no idea what it was like.
@@garrettlyang3324 Most people who were alive during the Cold War, just accepted it and got on with their daily lives. They just assumed that with nuclear weapons, another World War was inconceivable, and that proved to be the case.
When I see someone get caught up in a tune for the first time, even though this tune came out my Senior Year of H S., it's like I'm listening to it again for the first time! Great reaction! Stay sweet.....
I think this song is simple. Stop seeking power because someone will always take it from you. Enjoy the small things in life, like love. "Nothing ever lasts forever..."
The most 80s sounding song ever. MY personal favorite TFF song is "Head over Heels". The good vibe of that song was made for playing it on your convertible's car stereo during the summer months 😀
I love hearing your take on this song from the 80s. I think lyrics means something to the creator, but many things to different listeners. That’s the beauty of it. I was in my 30s when this song came out and always loved the beginning instrumentals.
What a tune from the 80's....... - dang they were good..... you must tho' listen to Woman in Chains....such a powerful song, Oleta Adams voice is so powerful and beautiful at the same time.
My favorite Tears for Fears song is the one you just listened to. When I hear it, it takes me back to being 11 years old in the Summer of 1985 when everything was neon colored, gummy flavored, Ocean Pacific, BMX bikes, and Garbage Pail Kids. I miss those days
This is one of my favorite songs ever, the first time I heard this song back in 1985 I was in awe. The vocals, the music arrangement, the video and message are all pure perfection!!
Great reaction! This is definitely my favorite song of theirs, probably one of my favorite songs in general. You should listen to head over heels and mad world, two more of their songs that are very good.
Nice! This song ruled the radio the year I graduated from high school. I remember the class valedictorian wrote the speech he gave at our graduation around this song, especially the first verse -- "Welcome to your life \ There's no turning back." Lyric wise, I think the song is about how everybody wants to control the space they live in to some extent or another. Watching the video, an Interstate 10 sign flashes briefly. Given the desert terrain shown in the video, it looks to be some place near San Bernardino, California. The Exxon sign that flashes briefly shows the price of a gallon of gasoline was $1.45 at the time, probably a bit on the high side given the semi-remote location. Tears For Fears defined the synth pop sound of the eighties, with "Mad World" and "Pale Shelter" in 1983 and "Everybody Wants to Rule the World", "Shout", and "Head over Heels" in 1985. They reformed and released an album this year featuring the lead single, "Break The Man", that deserves a reaction.
It doesn't matter that I have already heard this great song many times, it will always cause the same feeling in me as from the first time I heard it, and I always sing it in full. I actually speak Spanish, but I think my pronunciation is good, and I really like music in this language. And well... I think this was the song that made me interested in music from the past, but more specifically from the 80s, it's one of my favorites, from that time and generally speaking too. And that's also why I came here, I really love this song, and every time it starts, I turn up the volume, because it's very good
When this came out in the 80's it was a huge dance floor filler when I was DJing, almost 40 years later it will still fill a dance floor, Head Over Heels, Woman In Chains, Mad World, Sowing The Seeds Of Love, all great tunes to react too
This was such a groove back in the '80s, I can't overstate it. This was at the height of the Cold War, so yeah the message is about Power Struggles and the proxy wars at the time. HEAD OVER HEELS (and the official video) are really their best song right after this. The video clears up any ambiguity in the lyrics.
I love this song! They are a eighties New Wave, British band! You are correct about the songs meaning! It’s a very deep and meaningful concept! This is my favorite Tears for Fears song!❤️❤️
I was never a big fan of 80’s music but this band is a huge exception to that. I love their sound. Also love your channel honey. Your personality is wonderful 🌺✌️
I've been waiting for you to react to one of the best songs EVER written! Saw them in concert a few weeks ago and it was amazing TEARS FOR FEARS ARE LEGENDS! There first album came out 40 years ago and there new album came out in February called the ''TIPPING POINT'', just like you mentioned there catalog of great songs is astonishing! Thanks for the reaction
@@THEJAYYSHOW your welcome one of my favorite channels to watch, also you were right about what the songs about its about corruption and the desire for power but the sound of the song is suppose to be uplifting, it's so hard to have a favorite TFF song but if I only had one song by them or in general I could listen to Everybody Wants To Rule The World would be it!
Omg I would love to see them in concert! Is it weird that I want this to be played at my funeral when I am taken out of the church, and everyone has to sing and dance to it 😂
I’m seeing them in a couple days; I’m excited! When this came out, it was a bop! I didn’t pay any attention to the lyrics but knew it all sounded good. “Shout” was my favorite. I was in college and singing along with “Shout, Shout, let it all out / These are the things I can do without!” felt good. Still does.
I guess you're halfway through the main 4 that everyone knows, you still have 'Head Over Heels' and 'Mad World', but these guys had so many amazing tracks, so talented and still going.
One of my overall favorite MTV Videos from that era. It is a real "driving song", and the video helped put that image in my mind. Cruising at sunset on an open highway, zoooom.
Other great songs are 'Head Over Heels', 'Sowing the Seeds of Love' and 'Woman in Chains.' These guys just released a new album this year and are on tour right now. They are a phenomenal live act. I suggest reacting to 'The Working Hour' from the 2014 Spotify Landmark Sessions. It is a fan favorite they rarely perform live because it needs a saxophone player.
New subscriber here, enjoying your reactions! This was a huge hit back in the 80's, the group Tears for Fears made many big hits but I personally think this was their best. You might check out the movie that one of your other subscribers mentioned that this song was played at the end of, "Real Genius" with a young Val Kilmer, pretty cool movie.
This video was filmed by where I live, in the Banning / Beaumont area of Southern California. The area is famous for the giant dinosaurs statues, plus it is about 15 minutes north of Palm Springs.
Have you ever been talking to someone and they said, 'If I were in charge..." Everybody wants to rule the world! My favorite is 'Woman In Chains' with Oleta Adams, beautiful and haunting, with a deep message.
I'm going to see them for the 3rd time on 6/19. First time was for the Rauol & The Kings Of Spain tour , 2nd time for the Everybody Loves A Happy Ending tour. Can't wait cause i got 20th row center stage seat
My fave TFF song! I love the guitar work, it's so different from most other players Roland Orzabal (guitarist) doesn't just play scales like so many others, he really expresses himself with those riffs. It's a free - flowing work of art! Thanks!
I just saw these guys last Friday with my youngest daughter for the 2nd time and they were just as stellar as they were in the 80’s. If you get a chance to see them live go for it the show was awesome. They sent me back to the 80’s that night🥰 One of my favorite songs by them is Woman in chains. If you go on RU-vid everyone has been posting their videos of the concerts. Tears for Fears 2022 tour. They are in their 60’s now but still sound the same😎
Roland Orzabal (guitarist) killed it on this song, musically and vocally. Curt's voice was perfection! This song never gets old and love how the guys just get after it. They rocked this song which is probably why it's still kickin ass and taking names since 1985. Check out their songs "Sowing in the Seeds of Love" and "Head Over Heels".
Its THE song that defined the 80s. Yes, it can be interpreted several ways. Like a dig at the people in power of nations in one take. Personally, I think its more of becoming rich and famous. Everybody wants to rule the world. Because when you are young and famous, you feel like you rule the world. And he said, nothing lasts forever, not even fame.
I remember when this song first came out, liked it then and still do, i like tears for fears another group you should try is OMD, some of there songs were great also.
Badman song is a great one. this song was produce by Roland when he hear his band mate talk shit about him. Instead of being confrontational he wrote a song about it. This song also features Oleta Adams who is absolutely phenomenal. I think you would really enjoy it.
3:33 -3:55 might be the darkest lyrics of the 80s and part of that is because they aptly described the times. The “light” is the initial flash of a nuclear weapon where everyone within a certain radius is incinerated immediately. “the walls come tumbling down” refers to the shock wave that comes after the initial detonation. You’re partly right but this song is really about the Cold War and how you had a enjoy every moment as it could be your last.
This song reminds me of the summers of the 80's when I was a teenager and goes well with the day we've just had (Fri) as it was the hottest day of the year in the UK at 34 degrees( 92 ferhenheit).the laed singer's are from Bath south west england.they were school friends curt Smith was the one in the car and Roland orbazel was the guitarist.
I was lucky enough to see them play when they were called Graduate at the Bell Inn Bath , I still have a Graduate single called Elvis should play Ska you can find it on RU-vid
You have to dive in to more of their songs like Shout and Woman in Chains where the guitarist sings, actually he sings most of their songs. I actually prefer his voice but they're both really good.
