Gary Jules attended The Bishop's School in La Jolla, California. Some of his early projects/bands were The Ivory Knights, Our Town Pansies, Woodenfish and The Origin.
Jules started off his solo recording career with the debut Greetings from the Side. Originally released by A & M, this album slipped through the cracks due to neglect on the label's part, and Jules was dropped. In 2001, together with friend Michael Andrews, Gary Jules recorded Trading Snakeoil For Wolftickets. It was from this album that the remake of Tears for Fears' Mad World was subsequently used by Michael Andrews for Donnie Darko.
In December 2003, two years after Donnie Darko was released, Mad World finally reached the charts and became the Christmas Number One in the UK. In early 2004, the song surfaced in the US and Canada.
His most recent album, simply titled Gary Jules was released in 2006. The song Falling Awake from this album was recently used in the season 3 episode Six Days: Part Two of Grey's Anatomy.
Jules' Andrews' arrangement of "Mad World", was recently used in a trailer for the Gears of War for the XBOX 360, it was also used in a few episodes of CSI, Without a Trace, in some episodes of Dead Like Me, in an episode of Jericho, and an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Official Site: http://www.garyjules.com/
13-Mad World
Gary Jules Lyrics
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Worn out places, worn out faces
Bright and early for their daily races
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 kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very very
mad world mad world
Children waiting for the day they feel good
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Made 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 kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very very
Mad world, world
Enlarge your world
Mad world
The song "Mad World" by Gary Jules is a hauntingly beautiful ballad that explores themes of hopelessness, loneliness, and the search for meaning in life. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of a world where people are trapped in routines and going nowhere, with worn-out faces and no expression. The singer wishes to drown their sorrows and escape into a world where they are free from the monotony of daily life.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as the singer expresses their inability to understand why the world is the way it is. They find it both funny and sad that the best dreams they have are ones where they are dying. The circular nature of life is also emphasized in the chorus when the singer observes that people run in circles, creating a very mad world.
Line by Line Meaning
All around me are familiar faces
I am surrounded by people I know
Worn out places, worn out faces
The people and the places around me are tired and overused
Bright and early for their daily races
People are starting their work day early with enthusiasm
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Despite their enthusiasm, people are not progressing in life
Their tears are filling up their glasses
People are crying and feeling hopeless
No expression, no expression
People are hiding their emotions and not showing any signs of them
Hide my head I want to drown my sorrow
I am feeling sad and want to hide from the world
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
I do not see a future for myself
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
I have mixed feelings about what is happening around me
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
My dreams about death are better than my waking life
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
It is difficult for me to express my feelings and emotions to others
When people run in circles it's a very very mad world mad world
Society is stuck in a self-destructive cycle
Children waiting for the day they feel good
Kids are waiting for a day when they can feel happy
Happy birthday, happy birthday
They are waiting for their birthday, a day that is supposed to be happy
Made to feel the way that every child should
They are expected to feel a certain way based on their age
Sit and listen, sit and listen
Kids are supposed to sit still and pay attention to authority figures
Went to school and I was very nervous
I was scared and anxious when I went to school
No one knew me, no one knew me
I was not familiar to anyone at school
Hello teacher tell me what's my lesson
I am seeking guidance and direction from my teacher
Look right through me, look right through me
My teacher is ignoring me and not acknowledging my presence or needs
Mad world, world
This world is a crazy place
Enlarge your world
Try to see things from a different perspective and broaden your horizons
Mad world
This world is a crazy place
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ROLAND ORZABAL
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@MadreTheotokos
“A time is coming,” said St. Anthony the Great, “when men will go mad, and when they see someone who is not mad, they will attack him, saying, “You are mad; you are not like us.”
-St. Anthony of the Tombs
This song has stuck with me since I first heard it watching Donnie Darko.
While I no longer watch movies and hardly listen to any music, I can appreciate truth where it is found.
This speaks to all of us whether we accept it or not. The generation before us was heavily programmed and we are the first wave to see through it all.
I hope and pray for those of my generation to keep pushing through for Christ’s sake. It sucks, embrace it, call upon God, and do what you can to do the right thing.
God bless you all
🙏🏻☦️🕊️
@Tranquilize39
@F G-L I know it's been a month since you commented, but I'm so sorry you're feeling that way. If you're feeling depressed, try calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
I've felt like that a few times throughout my life too. I know it might feel like everything is dark, as if there will never be any hope for you. You might think that there's no point in talking to anyone, because no one really cares about you. It might seem like there's no reason to keep on living.
But there are always some things in life that are meaningful. Even just the chirping of birds, or the sight of a sunrise, or the sound of your favorite song can be beautiful. Life doesn't have to be miserable--you always have a chance to feel better if you try.
The first step is to tell someone how you feel. It could be anyone--you can talk to your parents or friends, or you can call the Suicide Lifeline I mentioned. I know opening up to someone can seem impossible, but it's the biggest relief when you do it. There are so many people out there who would be willing to listen if you asked. If you want, you can just talk to me in these comments--I'll do my best to listen and not to judge
Hope this helps
@TheTruesonicfan3602
I think this is a song about an American in WWII, Think about it,
'All around me are familiar faces' -His friends/family in the war
'Worn out places' -Bombed and burnt towns
'Worn out faces' -Tired Soldiers.
'Bright and early for the daily races' -Training
'Going Nowhere' -Thoughts of a pointless war
'The tears are filling up their glasses' -Depressed soldiers
'No expression' -The faces of the Dead
'Hide my head' -Hiding in Trenches and Foxholes
'Want to drown my sorrow' -Getting drunk
'No tomorrow' -Fearing Death
'The dreams in which im dying are the best I've ever had' -Dreams of war are worse than dreams of dying
'Happy Birthday' -Fathers missing their kids
'Sit and listen' -Taking Orders
'Went to school' -Boot Camp
'Whats my lesson, Look right through me' -Learning to hide from the enemy
Just my Idea.
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