Out of a very long catalogue, this remains my all time favorite Tears For Fears song. Constructed perfectly, builds up beautifully with Oleta's vocals, just an incredible performance that deserved a much bigger audience than it received.
What makes this song so amazing is the haunting melodies and harmonies. This is Tears for Fears at their absolute apex. I listen to this all the time and I keep hearing more nuance in each listen. Just so powerful and melodic.
We are moving away from real human feelings. Now we are told what to think, how to feel, how to proper and correct. No place for passion, human errors, real compassion and true regret.
I'm 57 and I still can't listen to this song without getting tears in my eyes and choked up. It's the most spiritual and passionate song I've ever heard. It's beautiful, melodic and has so much meaning to me (I got out of a very bad marriage because of this song). I just simply get lost in it... soooooooo good. My top 5 favorite songs of all time. TFF, top 3 fave bands of mine EVER!!! oxoxoxoxox TFF
Tears For Fears need to get inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame. One of the most underrated, under-appreciated, overlooked groups of our time. Their music is mood-setting, spine-tingling, heart-wrenching, and thought-provoking. Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith are a phenomenal duo! I can never get enough of TFF! This song in particular is one of my personal favorites by TFF with its profound message and captivating tone. Gives me the chills every time I hear it.
@bleep77 agreed fully they were in fact really huge during the late 80's at the height of their fame and many artists have acknowledged them as influences and covered some of their hits . I actually believe even ERIC CLAPTON said this is one of the most beautiful songs he had ever heard , we definitely need music and nostalgia like this during these hard times Be safe tonight CHEERS.
Great song to crank up loud! Oleta is killing on this one. They were the masters of restraint putting air to breathe in their songs. But turn them up and there is so much stuff you never even knew was there. BIG love.
This is arguably the best song they ever wrote. It feels like the zenith of what they were after sound wise and it aligns with the darker areas they often went to lyrically. Also, the modulation at 4:43 is so crucial to the lift of this song. It is so big and so wide. I don’t know who’s idea that was but it just sends the song out into the stratosphere.
Well said. It's the emotional payoff of the song...Roland keening, "So free her" over and over is what the entire track builds up to, and when it hits you feel it in your heart.
This is in my "best song ever" box. Any song, any artist. Always loved that modulation time too. Just something about it sparks that tear in the corner of your eye feeling. Masterpiece.
I heard Roland take about the inspiration for this song. It's about the abuse his mother suffered at the hands of his father. Domestic abuse was part of his childhood, sadly. Such a beautiful song, Roland.
I've just started appreciating this song. I just saw the video and found myself in tears. So many of us relate, sadly. A beautiful. Truthful. Timeless, song.
I agree. I've liked this song since I was a toddler. My dad told me when I was around 2-3 I would say chains when I wanted him to play it. I apparently found it calming, and only now do I understand the meaning. Sfill a banger.
I can't figure out the video but I think it's two people in love and it looks like the man is very frustrated that he can't pull his girl out of the digs that she does. He seems angry more at himself that he can't take care of her. That's my take but ya, it's a beautiful video and song that will last out the ages of time to peeps like you and me. God bless you.
35anos e me chamaram esses dias de emocionado kķkkk será que que nossa geração era mesmo? Ou a dos de hj que se preservam do "sentir" como forma de viver? Fica a pergunta de milhões.
Oh, God, what a duet!... *Tears For Fears* vocalist *Roland Orzabal De La Quintana* is really a *great great singer* but, without Oleta Adams, this song wouldn't be what it is. It's simply marvelous!...
Oleta Adams has one of the finest voices of a female vocalist I have heard. I have loved her voice most of my life, and she perfectly compliments the voices of Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal. The Live version of this is incredible!
Sure, I like their big hits, but it's the deeper cuts that really hold my interest. The production, slow build, soaring backing vocals, the passion, the lift, the spiraling, soul stirring blast of it all. Impeccable.
I'd be honored if some Tears for Fears fans would give a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal version of GET HERE IF YOU CAN by Oleta Adams on my YT channel in tribute to one of the great underrated voices in modern music history. Live acoustic with no autotune. Thanks and peace.
Ohhh my Lord. I had the audio tape of this wonderful album. No need to hear this beautiful song so much to cry and fall in tears almost every time. I miss real music like those. Peace 😇 ❤️ 🙏 😇 ❤️ 🙏
@@michaeljoyner1235 Bizarre. How does this happen to have two drummers, each on a different section? Editing. I assume Collins was touring and not available for the video taping. I can understand that he was very busy at this time.
@@rk41gator bizarre is you posting it so casually as though you know what you’re talking about; thinking no one would see right thru it. You read a piece of trivia somewhere. God for you. Lame
To all the women in chains, past, present and future, know that you are not alone, and know that whether you can find it within you to break those chains, there is always hope. The end of this track is heart-soaring magnificence.
All the above applies to the men who are being abused by women. It is even harder for them to come forward, afraid to admit as woman are the weaker sex.(supposedly).
My Father showed me this song when I was 17. He told me my mother was in a abusive relationship with another man before him. Told me to always nurture women and care for them just as Christ cared for the church. He was crying when he told me that story. Thanks Dad.
Just the other day my daughter said dad you were so lucky to grow up in the 80's the music was incredible.She is 23 and loves the music and the passion I have passed down to her.
Eu diria que é praticamente impossível que alguém faça uma música com essa qualidade nos dias atuais. Tears For Fears, Oleta Adams e Phil Collins na bateria.
I grew up with my father listening to tears for fears. Have always loved them and know many songs by them. Thus song got me out of a horrible abusive relationship. This stuff happens every day to woman. Every time i listen to this song it makes me think about how powerful these words really are. Thank you tears for fears! Will forever be a favorite song.
World gone crazy… year 2022. Woman in chains. So free her…Republican party desires us to be in chains without rights. As said.. “There are wounds time cannot heal”… that time can’t heal… well it’s a world gone crazy, keeps woman in chains” wounds time can’t heal, like young girls or women victims of rape, incest and medical horrors. Vote in November 22. These men… vote them OUT!
I'm one of those people that never gave their stuff past the first two albums a chance because I wanted more of that 80's synth sound, but I'm really starting to appreciate this. It's beautiful
Lol same here especially Songs From The Big Chair but after I heard this whole album it was stunning production no wonder it took 4 years to make...album wise TFF have 4 of the greatest albums in music history!
This song is absolutely epic, and it has stood the test of time. 80s music can sound dated, but certainly not here. There is massive production, but it is absolutely perfect and tastefully done. Glorious groove, expressive vocals, complex arrangement, but almost weightless and free - there aren't many songs that pull this off with such style as this. And with Pino Paladino, Manu Katché AND Phil Collins on the drums - what can possibly go wrong? Extraordinaire.
I love pino didn’t know this was him thanks buddy great comment, you would have got more likes if you just said who’s listening in 2020 so respect to you
Ok I heard this song play randomly on Spotify. I'm 48 years old and this is the first time I heard it. It's freaking beautiful! I always loved Tears For Fears. I listened to the radio all the time but never heard this! Time and music went by but their voices are timeless! I recognized them right away as soon as they started to sing. Let me tell you my jaw dropped. Oleta Adams (what??!) makes this so very powerful! Damn they don't make music like this anymore! These voices are the perfect melodic blend.
We are all this song. Our fears, struggles, dreams, frustrations, ups and downs, pain, courage, the search for peace, success and love. There are millions of great compositions but this piece is a timeless work of art. The elements perfectly located, with the perfect presence and with the perfect purpose. When I heard it for the first time, I went into some kind of catatonic state and wondered "Did I just hear the most perfect song ever?" This is one of the most atmospheric and sonic songs I've ever heard; the sound, the mix, its evolution, its history, its outcome. It's just perfect.
I love the comments of people having the strength to leave an abusive relationship from these lyrics. ❤️ I also think one of the brilliant things about this song is how three-dimensional they make the abuse by empathizing with- but not excusing- the ultimate foolishness of the hard culture of masculinity. By not making anyone a caricature- him or her- it always made me feel like it had the power to force men to look at themselves, too. At the end of the video, the man here is realizing that he has to change. And she’s absolved herself of the responsibility of fixing him. How powerful on all counts, the video beautifully and simply captured the depth and complexity of the music and these brilliant lyrics.
Regina Williams you are too kind. A friend of mine was just murdered this past weekend by an estranged ex, so the timing of your comment is special. Look me up on Facebook and my most recent post has a link to a group I just created to help me figure out how to boost awareness to men of what women’s reality is in our culture, and how we as men should be evolving to respect it. Thank you again for your kind words. ❤️🙏🏻
mesmo com as tecnologias de hoje é difícil ouvir um som tão perfeito como esse, você consegue ouvir as vozes e os instrumentos em harmonia, chega emocionar de tanta perfeição, hoje os cantores ( as ) não conseguem se o play Bel não ajudar, infelizmente as músicas de hoje só incentiva o adultério, as drogas e bebidas, as antigas incentivava o amor, anos 80 e 90 anos de ouro do romantismo, saudades, meu pai é apaixonado por musicas antigas.
WOMAN IN CHAINS IN MY OPINION IS ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGS OF ALL TIMES. IT WAS RELEASE IN THE YEAR OF 1988 BY THE GREAT BRITISH DUO TEARS FOR FEARS WITH THE UNBELEAVABLE COLABORATION OF MRS. OLETTA ADAMS. HOW MANY YOUTH MEMORIES...........................
Odd I always thought it was in the 90's it was released. It definitely feels more of a 90's song than an 80's, Especially during that 89-91 acoustic sound that was very popular.
@@hephzbah1130 Yes it is very powerful and has a lot more meaning then just domestic violence and battered women abuse. TFF were way ahead of their time!
This song held my hand and gave me a warm embrace when my Dad was battling cancer and eventually died 10 months after battling it. while I just gave birth to my first born last year. And my Dad never even got to see or hold his 5 week old grandchild in the flesh. This song reminds me of those phases that I went through and somehow helped me cope with that sudden loss. its not even a song he usually listens to, but this reminds me of the time of his death. This song was like a therapist where I can show raw emotions while listening to it. Still listening to this treasure of a song whenever I think about him.Man, I can count the songs that reminded me of him.But this song will always remain special.I miss my Dad Always. Beautiful song, wonderfully arranged. Definitely one of my favourites. Sticks to the heart for years to come. Thank You, Tears for Fears for this wonderful gift of your music.
it resonate with you so much because you were essentially a "woman in chains" in the sense you felt helpless that you couldnt do anything to help your dad,,,,,,,,,,,,,at least thats my take on it! see some of us MEN do have a sensitive emphathetic side ;)
ger bear i guess you are right in that sense. And yes, Men do have an empathetic side. Not just women. We’re all human after all. With Feelings and all that jazz :-)
Phil Collins participou desta música sabiam? Ta explicado o nível elevadíssimo desta canção Woman ind Chains.Gente eu nunca vi uma introdução tão poderosa...arranjos perfeitos, instrumentais maravilhosos,bateria incrível, baixo impecável, guitarra perfeita,harmonia de vozes enfimmm inesquecível "Teas for Fears "
Agradeço aos meus pais por ter me dado a oportunidade de escutar está maravilhosa música na infância e hj em dia tenho o prazer de ouvir e meus filhos ouvirem!
One of the best songs ever recorded, in history. Tears for fears was 100 years ahead... so wonderfully different and unique.. God loves us, and this is proof!
I recently left my abusive husband, and the line "deep in your heart there are wounds time can't heal" is like a knife in my chest. It is so true and so beautifully written. I love Tears for Fears.
Good for you! If only more people would do what you have done! No one should be in an abusive relationship! physical or mental. I have made it my personal mantra to not be around anyone (relationships/friends/family and coworkers) that try to tear me down in anyway. I strive to be an uplifting influence on those around me and I expect it in return. Unfortunately there are people out there that are so broken that they can't see there way out of the negative behaviors towards others. Sadly, you most likely can't change them. Life is too short! be loved not degraded. You will find someone that wants to put you on a pedastal!!!! Just make sure to show them the same, and never take them for granted!! Obviously, this song is very meaningful to me as well!
I have always loved this particular Tears for Fears song, reminds me of my mother living my father, an insecure man who was moody and aggressive, but who loved her, but was incapable of being the man she needed. The lyrics are awesome and Oleta Adams, what a voice. Still makes my spine tingle and I am in my sixties now. RIP Mom.
Sounds very familiar Gerry the way I experienced so called family life ! Now in sixties too ! I heard this song so many times when I was young but never understood it ! I’m free now .
Hay algo en las canciones de los 80s que sale por.primera vez con toda su fuerza y que no existe antes y que no han conseguido igualar: una belleza conmovedoramente humana. No ocurrirá otra vez. Eso solo ocurre en un momento determinado, preciso, perfecto y propicio. En este caso fueron los 80s.❤
Essa música ela é transcendental..nos leva para outras dimensões..trás essências da alma...arrepia o corpo ...Eu amo demais fechar meus olhos e sentir no coração cada batida da música. Não precisa estar apaixonada..basta ter sensibilidade ! Aquelas músicas que viram as décadas e poucas pessoas sentirão de verdade, infelizmente tem tanta porcaria de música sendo e valorizada e essas sendo esquecida.❤
THIS SONG CHANGED MY LIFE. Tears for Fears your lyrics actually mean something... highly intelligent people...big love xx every time I listen to this song I find a new meaning. Whoever came up with the line..."well I feel, deep in your heart there are wounds time can't heal" needs a medal...I have this tattooed on me
Da las gracias a Dios por darnos el genio de Roland Orzabal, bello ser por dentro y por fuera, autor de está obra de arte y cantante -junto con Oleta Adams-
My sister's went to high school with Oleta Adams my sister said Oleta was a very nice person its nice to see someone from my hometown make it in the buisness its a hard road to the top the struggle is real but im glad she made it best wishes to Oleta who is proof " To Never Give up and follow your dreams "
Wow! What a song and so well put together. I am amazed at all the vocals and instruments going on in the background - stunning! I love the way it builds up from beginning to end.
One of the most unrecognized and unparalleled accomplishments of music collaboration during the 80’s. The vocals in this song are breathtakingly poignant, powerful, and purposeful. The lyrics could have played out in any type of storyline. This video floats across the screen with storyline fades and band moments that capture the musical theatric that is Tear for Fears. Every time i listen to this song it send chills through my body and I feel like I am “flying”. I so wishes that Tears for Fears and Oleta Adams had collaborated further, Still, the album “The Seeds of Love” features many other vocal collaborations on the album. One of the cinematic geniuses of the video is the fact the final production decision to create the video in black and white allows for color of the storyline and epic signature musical production creativity of Tear for Fears to tear through the “boundaries of color” both metaphorical and practically. The brilliance that was Tears for Fears and specifically the song Woman in Chains will always rank as one of the best songs of the 80’s and the brilliant eternal echoing voice of Oleta Adams was by far one of the most powerful and epic signature sounds during the 80’s and 90’s
Introducing Oleta Adams! Tears for Fears brought her talent to the world.💜 One of my favorite all time songs as they all showcase their vocals. Chills and good feelings here.
I love the story of Roland explaining how they found Oleta Adams! TFF were playing a sold out concert show in Kansas, after the show came back to the hotel, showered and shaved, went downstairs to have some drinks at the hotel bar, had to pay a cover fee of $2.50 per person due to a local musician is playing there tonight named Oleta Adams? Roland stated they had sat at the bar in amazement listening to Oleta, stating it was soulful and she sang with such powerful emotion that some people were emotional enough to shed some tears, as everyone was quiet and tuned into her like no tomorrow. Roland stated her voice was so unique and that TFF needed to bring in that emotion to their band!
In 2019 I was in Minneapolis on a work thing and walking down the pedestrian mall downtown I stopped at a theatre to see who was performing and a week after I had to leave Oleta Adams was on the bill. I have been a fan since Circle of One, so I was devastated i would have to miss a show I’ve wanted to see for decades.
Amo está música é uma delícia!! Viva roland viva minha noruega 🇳🇴 viva meu Brasil 🇧🇷 viva minha vida 🥂 para mi sou feliz sozinha amo meu 💴💴💴💴💴💴💴💴💴💴💴💴💴 meus bens material ñ quero nenhum estelionatário na minha vida!!!! Viva 🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂
A truly beautiful song and performances but what makes this one of the greatest recordings ever made is the exquisite production and arrangement. From that dreamy, hypnotic intro to the beautiful jangly guitar riff, to the crescendo at the end with everyone (including Phill Collins on drums) just killing it! A true masterpiece of pop music
Qualidade e talento humano, que vem de dentro...não tem camuflagem de voz, tecnologia, marketing, mídia empurrando guela abaixo, apelação, malícia etc Apenas sentimentos construtivo e puro talento humano...muito mais difícil construir do que destruir...esta aí o resultado na sociedade...por ganância!
@@helenasoares4408 Digo que sou de uma época diferente. Respiro música e ouço com amor músicas antigas, são maravilhosas! E não, odeio funk. Nada contra, mas curto música que balança a alma, não sem conteúdo.
