Smith, now a naturalized U.S. citizen, originally hails from Bath, England, where he and Roland Orzabal met when both were teenagers. They first formed a band at school, for which Smith taught himself to play bass guitar, and later formed the band Graduate, which achieved minor fame in continental Europe, and released one album in 1980. After disbanding Graduate, Smith and Orzabal founded Tears for Fears. TFF’s debut album, 1983’s The Hurting, was a UK number one and produced three international hit singles –"Mad World", "Change", and "Pale Shelter" – each with lead vocals performed by Smith.
Their second album, 1985's Songs from the Big Chair was even more successful, yielding hits including "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" (sung by Smith), "Shout," and "Head Over Heels" (which Smith co-wrote). The duo spent the next several years recording their 1989 album The Seeds of Love, which proved to be another international bestseller, but Smith left the band a year after its release and moved to New York.
Smith released his first solo album, Soul On Board, in 1993, but the album was a commercial failure. Smith later claimed he hated the album and made it purely to fulfill his contract with Phonogram Records (the label to which Tears For Fears had signed to in 1981). He acclimated to life in New York by hosting an MTV show, as well as a new music radio show that was syndicated to over 300 U.S. colleges, and by teaching a music industry course at New York University. In 1995, a mutual friend introduced Smith to songwriter-guitarist Charlton Pettus. They began writing together and formed a band called Mayfield, which released a self-titled album in 1997.
Smith moved to Los Angeles in 1998, and began work on what was to become "Halfway, pleased" a few years later, but the project was put on hold after he had begun speaking to Roland Orzabal again in 2000 after nearly a decade of silence. Their conversations culminated in the duo reforming Tears For Fears for a new album, 2004’s Everybody Loves A Happy Ending, which led to a worldwide tour. Smith resumed work on "Halfway, pleased" in 2006. The semi-autobiographical album explores Smith’s relationships with his children, parents and friends. Halfway, pleased was released in May 2008, via Smith’s own KOOK Media imprint. It is available in CD and download configurations from major online retailers and from select retail locations.
In May 2013, Smith confirmed that he was writing and recording new Tears for Fears material with Orzabal and Charlton Pettus. 3-4 songs were worked on in the UK at Orzabal’s home studio, Neptune’s Kitchen, in April of 2013. Further work on a new Tears For Fears album commenced in L.A. in July of 2013. According to Orzabal, they have been producing of more dark, dramatic pieces of music, which gave the pending album the tongue-in-cheek working title of Tears for Fears: The Musical. “There’s one track that’s a combination of Portishead and Queen. It’s just crazy,” Orzabal stated.
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of TFF’s debut album The Hurting, Universal Music are re-releasing it in two Deluxe Editions (one a 2-disc set and the other a 4-disc set with a DVD of the 1983 In My Mind’s Eye concert) in October 2013.
In August 2013, Tears For Fears released their first newly recorded material in nearly decade, with a cover of Arcade Fire’s “Ready to Start” made available on SoundCloud.
Still in Love With You
Curt Smith Lyrics
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If I don't find something else to do
This sadness it never ceases
Oh I'm still in love with you
And my head keeps on reeling
It's got me in a crazy spin
Oh darlin' darlin' darlin'
Is this the end?
You know some people out there are saying
Time has its way of healing
It can dry all the tears from you eyes
Oh but darlin' they don't tell you about this empty feeling
You know I can't disguise it
After all that we've been through
I try my best but it's no use
Oh I'm gonna keep on loving you
Is this the end?
I'm still in love with you
And now it's all over
Woman I think there's something you should know
Hey maybe 'cause my baby she had a baby by me
She might think it over one more time before she goes
Call on me baby
If there's anything I can do for you
Call on me baby
Help me see it through
I'm still in love with you
The song Still in Love With You by Curt Smith is about the pain of a breakup and the struggle to move on. The lyrics suggest that the singer is having a difficult time coping with the fact that the relationship has ended and is still in love with their ex-partner. The opening lines, "I think I'll fall to pieces / If I don't find something else to do", sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it describes the emptiness and the void that the singer is feeling. The chorus emphasizes the singer's heartache: "Oh darlin' darlin' darlin' / Is this the end? / I'm still in love with you."
The second verse responds to the cliché that "time heals all wounds" by pointing out that it doesn't account for the deep sense of loss that the singer is experiencing. The line "You know I can't disguise it" suggests that the singer is struggling to hide or suppress their emotions. The third verse, which includes the lyric "maybe 'cause my baby she had a baby by me", adds an extra layer to the emotional complexity of the song, as it implies that the breakup may have been caused by an unwanted pregnancy. The final lines, "Call on me baby / If there's anything I can do for you / Call on me baby / Help me see it through / I'm still in love with you", suggest that the singer is still hoping for a reconciliation and is willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I'll fall to pieces
I am emotionally fragile and will likely experience a mental breakdown
If I don't find something else to do
I need a distraction or a new hobby to keep my mind occupied
This sadness it never ceases
My sorrow is never-ending and persistent
Oh I'm still in love with you
Despite the heartache, I still have strong feelings of affection towards you
And my head keeps on reeling
My thoughts are racing and my mind is overwhelmed
It's got me in a crazy spin
My emotions are out of control and I feel dizzy and disoriented
Oh darlin' darlin' darlin'
An expression of endearment directed towards the person I'm still in love with
Is this the end?
I'm unsure if our relationship has truly come to an end
You know some people out there are saying
Some individuals believe that over time, emotional wounds will heal
Time has its way of healing
The passage of time may help to ease emotional pain
It can dry all the tears from you eyes
Eventually, you will stop crying and the hurt will fade away
Oh but darlin' they don't tell you about this empty feeling
People tend to overlook the loneliness and emptiness that lingers after a breakup
You know I can't disguise it
I can't hide the fact that I'm still in love with you
After all that we've been through
Despite our tumultuous history, my feelings for you have not diminished
I try my best but it's no use
Even though I'm attempting to move on, my love for you persists
Oh I'm gonna keep on loving you
I will continue to love you endlessly
And now it's all over
Our relationship has come to an end
Woman I think there's something you should know
There's something important I want to tell you
Hey maybe 'cause my baby she had a baby by me
My child may influence your decision to leave or stay with me
She might think it over one more time before she goes
Perhaps you'll reconsider leaving once you consider the impact on our child
Call on me baby
Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you need anything
If there's anything I can do for you
I want to be there for you in any way possible
Help me see it through
I want to support you and help you get through this challenging time
I'm still in love with you
My feelings for you remain unchanged, despite our current circumstances
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PHILIP PARRIS LYNOTT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Daniel Vieira
Uma das versões mais FODÁSTICAS que já ouvi!!!! Maravilhosa.....e o solo de guitarra hipnótico!!!!
Ana Palacios
Bravo Curt, you're wonderful.
Jennifer Jaspers
He is so amazing and loveable person this is for you curt Smith
16tambourines
Fantastic song! Underrated LP, one of my favorite, great memories. Thanks for posting.
Pablo Tares
Roland was rather sour about it, what a r
Kathi Kai
16tambourines they say he didn’t like it. I think it is Awesome! His voice .....!
Rosario Reyes
Presiosa voz y canción también 🎤🎤🎶🎶🎵🎵🎼💯💯💯💯💯
Lewis
Tiene como sonido de Luis Miguel ??😂 no se me parecio
Rose Oliver
Linda canção e na voz de Curt Smith ficou perfeita.
Fenando Brito relampago
Realmente linda