Mad World
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox feat. Puddles Pity Party Haley Reinhart Lyrics
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Worn out places, worn out faces
Bright and early for the daily races
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Their tears are filling up their glasses
No expression, no expression
Hide my head I wanna drown my sorrow
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
I find it kind of 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
And 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 kind of funny
I find it kind of 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, enlarging your world, mad world
"Mad World" is a song composed by Roland Orzabal of the British band Tears for Fears. The song was originally recorded in 1982 but gained popularity when it was covered by Gary Jules and Michael Andrews in 2001. The Postmodern Jukebox version of the song features Puddles Pity Party and Haley Reinhart on lead vocals. The lyrics of the song are a commentary on society and the state of the world. It talks about how people are stuck in a daily routine, going nowhere and feeling trapped. The line "Their tears are filling up their glasses" refers to the fact that people are so unhappy that they're turning to alcohol to cope with their problems.
The chorus talks about people running in circles, symbolizing the repetition and monotony of life. The line "The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had" is a paradoxical statement, indicating that people might dream about the release of death being better than facing their current reality. The second verse focuses on children and their struggles to survive in an adult world. It talks about how their innocence is being ripped away from them and how the education system is failing them by not recognizing their individuality.
Overall, "Mad World" is a haunting portrayal of the loss of identity and individuality in society. It is a critique of the emptiness and futility of modern life.
Line by Line Meaning
All around me are familiar faces
I see people that I recognize everywhere
Worn out places, worn out faces
The places and people I see are tired and old
Bright and early for the daily races
They wake up early to start a routine they are stuck in
Going nowhere, going nowhere
They feel like they are not progressing
Their tears are filling up their glasses
These people are crying and their glasses are filling up with tears
No expression, no expression
Despite their tears, they are trying to hide their emotions
Hide my head I wanna drown my sorrow
I want to hide from my problems and sadness and forget about them
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
I don't see any hope for a better tomorrow
And I find it kind of funny
It's ironic
I find it kind of sad
But at the same time, it's sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
Sometimes my dreams of dying are better than my reality
I find it hard to tell you,
It's difficult for me to explain to you
I find it hard to take
It's hard for me to accept
When people run in circles it's a very, very
When people are stuck in a cycle, it's extremely
Mad world, mad world
A world that's gone crazy
Children waiting for the day they feel good
Kids are just waiting to feel happy
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Birthdays used to be happy, but now it's just a reminder of the time that's passed
And to feel the way that every child should
To feel the happiness that every kid should feel
Sit and listen, sit and listen
They just want someone to listen and pay attention to them
Went to school and I was very nervous
I was anxious when I went to school
No one knew me, no one knew me
I felt invisible and like nobody knew who I was
Hello teacher tell me, what's my lesson?
I need guidance and direction from my teacher
Look right through me, look right through me
But my teacher seems to look past me and not notice me
When people run in circles it's a very, very
When people are stuck in a cycle, it's extremely
Mad world, mad world
A world that's gone crazy
Enlarging your world, mad world
This crazy world we live in is just getting bigger and harder to deal with
Contributed by Ian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyric:
All around me are familiar faces
Worn out places, worn out faces
Bright and early for the daily races
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Their tears are filling up their glasses
No expression, no expression
Hide my head, I wanna drown my sorrow
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
And I find it kind of funny
I find it kind of 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
And I 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 kind of funny
I find it kind of 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
Enlarging your world
Mad world
@sleuth2077
I love how she was perfectly hiding behind him in the beginning. So cute.
@ihateyouall7026
sleuth 2077 she 5'2 so it was probably easy
@dannyevans9012
She's adorable ❤️
@ArcticArsenal
I think she was in his pocket.
@algirdascici815
You forgot to say "SPOILER ALERT" :(
@MundMoriginal
So glad they didn't miss that opportunity!
@PatHaskell
The way he pulls his volume back when she joins in, to allow her to shine... just amazing!!!
@VortexMagus
This is one of my favorite parts. Puddles is a great front singer, but he's also generous enough to let Haley take the spotlight and take over the mic. It makes the contrast between his smooth, silky tenor and her striking, smokier tones even stronger.
@johnedlin2658
Yeah I was really excited when I found this. They are two of my absolute favorites to listen to and I knew them together would be good
@Noway00141
Pat Haskell yessss