Sowing The Seeds Of Love
Tears for Fears Lyrics
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And shook up the views of the common man
The love train rides from coast to coast
DJ's the man we love the most
Could you be, could you be squeaky clean and smash any hope of democracy
As the head line says you're free to choose
There's egg on your face and mud on your shoes
Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
I spy tears in their eyes they look to the skies
For some kind of divine intervention
Food goes to waste
So nice to eat, so nice to taste
Politician granny with your high ideals
Have you no idea how the majority feels?
So without love and a promised land
We're fools to the rules of a government plan
Kick out the style, bring back the jam, yeah, yeah
Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
The birds and the bees
My girlfriend and me, in love
Feel the pain
Talk about it
If you're a wanted man
Then shout about it
Open hearts, feel about it
Open minds, think about it
Everyone, read about it
Everyone, scream about it
Everyone (everyone, yeah)
Everyone (everyone) read about it, read about it
Read it in the books, in the crannies and the nooks, there are books to read
(Sowing the seeds) Sowing the seeds of love, we're sowing the seeds,
Sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love, sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love
Sowing the seeds of love
Mister England sowing the seeds of love
Time to eat all your words
Swallow your pride
Open your eyes
Time to eat all your words
Swallow your pride
Open your eyes
Time to eat all your words (high time we made a stand and shook up the view of the common man)
Swallow your pride (and the love train rides from coast to coast)
Open your eyes (every minute of every hour)
Open your eyes (I love a sunflower)
Open your eyes (and I believe in love power, love power)
Open your eyes (love power)
Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love
Sowing the seeds, an end to need
And the politics of greed
Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love (hand in hand), seeds of love (hand in hand), sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
An end to need
The politics of greed
Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds of love
In Tears for Fears’ hit song “Sowing The Seeds Of Love,” the lyrics touch upon themes of social justice, democracy, and love. The song suggests that complacency, apathy, and greed are impediments to achieving a more just and loving society. The opening lines of the song encourage listeners to make a stand and challenge the views of the “common man.” The love train that rides “from coast to coast” is a symbol of solidarity and unity.
The lyrics critique the idea that democracy is achievable when the media and government officials seek to sway public opinion for their benefit. The notion of “egg on your face and mud on your shoes” refers to the humiliation that people feel when they realize they have been deceived. The song warns that there will come a time when society will be disillusioned and face the consequences of their actions.
The song’s chorus, “Sowing The Seeds Of Love,” is repeated throughout the song and serves as a call to action for people to take meaningful steps towards creating a just and loving society. The lyrics implore listeners to “Kick out the style, bring back the jam,” which can be interpreted as a plea to return to the music of the past that was more focused on social issues and making a positive difference in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
High time, we made a stand
It is time for us to take a stand
And shook up the views of the common man
We need to challenge and change the perspectives of the masses
The love train rides from coast to coast
Love is spreading across the country
DJ's the man we love the most
We have a special place in our hearts for DJs
Could you be, could you be squeaky clean and smash any hope of democracy
Are you too pure to ruin the idea of democracy?
As the head line says you're free to choose
The media claims that we have the freedom to choose
There's egg on your face and mud on your shoes
You have made a fool of yourself and your reputation is ruined
One of these days they're gonna call it the blues yeah, yeah
At some point, the world will realize the sadness and hardship it is facing
Sowing the seeds of love, seeds of love, sowing the seeds
We are spreading the power of love
I spy tears in their eyes they look to the skies
I see sadness in their eyes, they look to religion for comfort
For some kind of divine intervention
They need help from a higher power
Food goes to waste
We are throwing away food that others desperately need
So nice to eat, so nice to taste
Food is a pleasure that many people take for granted
Politician granny with your high ideals
Elderly politicians with strong beliefs
Have you no idea how the majority feels?
Do you not understand the feelings of the masses?
So without love and a promised land
Without love and a hopeful future
We're fools to the rules of a government plan
We blindly follow the government's agenda
Kick out the style, bring back the jam, yeah, yeah
Get rid of the current trend and bring back the good old days
The birds and the bees
Sexual education
My girlfriend and me, in love
We are in love with each other
Feel the pain
Experience the suffering
Talk about it
Discuss the issues
If you're a wanted man
If you're a criminal
Then shout about it
Then speak up about your situation
Open hearts, feel about it
Open your heart and feel
Open minds, think about it
Open your mind and think
Everyone, read about it
Everyone should read about it
Everyone, scream about it
Everyone should make their voices heard
Everyone (everyone, yeah)
Everybody should participate
Everyone (everyone) read about it, read about it
Everybody should read and educate themselves
Read it in the books, in the crannies and the nooks, there are books to read
The information is available in various sources
(Sowing the seeds) Sowing the seeds of love, we're sowing the seeds, Sowing the seeds
We are spreading the power of love
Sowing the seeds of love, sowing the seeds
We are spreading the power of love
Mister England sowing the seeds of love
People from England are spreading the power of love
Time to eat all your words
It's time to admit you were wrong and apologize
Swallow your pride
Admitting you were wrong requires swallowing your pride
Open your eyes
See the truth
(high time we made a stand and shook up the view of the common man)
It's time to take a stand and challenge the views of the masses
(and the love train rides from coast to coast)
Love is spreading across the country
(every minute of every hour)
Constantly
(I love a sunflower)
I appreciate nature and beauty
(and I believe in love power, love power)
I believe in the power of love
(love power)
The power of love
Sowing the seeds of love, an end to need, and the politics of greed
Spreading the power of love can put an end to poverty and the selfishness of politics
Sowing the seeds (hand in hand), sowing the seeds (hand in hand), of love
Together we can spread the power of love
(an end to need)
Putting an end to poverty
(the politics of greed)
Challenging the selfish politics
Sowing the seeds of love
We are spreading the power of love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Curt Smith, Roland Orzabal
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@deutscherpatriotwayne7973
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Yes, TEARS FOR FEARS = Legends of NEW ROMANTIC WAVE - End of the 80th.
( Not in the USA - But in Europe they were GIANTS )
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This song remembers to BEATLES SONGS - Hear some lines of =
"Penny Lane" and "Lucy in the sky with Diamonds".
In the middle part = some typically "ELO - SYNTHIE SOUNDS"
and Rolands Voice and Vocal Style = A little bit like the young GEORGE MICHAEL.
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In Fact = 3 SONGS - Melted together TO ONE MASTERPIECE.
This Guys are PROFESSIONAL SONGWRITERS !
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My favorite from T f F : "PALE SHELTER" . - IMMORTAL !
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Also LEGENDS = SIMPLE MINDS / DURAN DURAN / PET SHOP BOYS and EURYTHMICS !
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"Duran Duran" were MORE succeful - cause
In this times SIMON LE BON from Duran Duran was rated as :
MOST SEXY FRONTM;AN ALIVE WORLDWIDE ( seriously )
And the LIVE SHOWS of D.D. were LEGENDARY !
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We should load this stuff up AGAIN AND AGAIN - for the youth of today !
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PATRIOT WAYNE / Germany, June 2021
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@deutscherpatriotwayne7973
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Yes, TEARS FOR FEARS = Legends of NEW ROMANTIC WAVE - End of the 80th.
( Not in the USA - But in Europe they were GIANTS )
-
This song remembers to BEATLES SONGS - Hear some lines of =
"Penny Lane" and "Lucy in the sky with Diamonds".
In the middle part = some typically "ELO - SYNTHIE SOUNDS"
and Rolands Voice and Vocal Style = A little bit like the young GEORGE MICHAEL.
+
In Fact = 3 SONGS - Melted together TO ONE MASTERPIECE.
This Guys are PROFESSIONAL SONGWRITERS !
-
My favorite from T f F : "PALE SHELTER" . - IMMORTAL !
+
+
Also LEGENDS = SIMPLE MINDS / DURAN DURAN / PET SHOP BOYS and EURYTHMICS !
-
"Duran Duran" were MORE succeful - cause
In this times SIMON LE BON from Duran Duran was rated as :
MOST SEXY FRONTM;AN ALIVE WORLDWIDE ( seriously )
And the LIVE SHOWS of D.D. were LEGENDARY !
+
+
We should load this stuff up AGAIN AND AGAIN - for the youth of today !
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PATRIOT WAYNE / Germany, June 2021
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@iDeactivateMC
This song never gets old, I love it so much
@yidneth
The mix and master is impeccable
@JoJo-dq8hz
Love this song
@andrewgoodwin1176
@Priscilla Hernandez lled
Bm l . Bm l ll lllk l
@user-hv6pc6fg2p
かあちゃーん、許してー！
@gemmaranile8534
Yey! Nice song
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@shannonmcgrath1978
This song came to me when I was trying to drink myself to death.
And now I’m sober, planting seeds of Love, like this song was planted in me 💕
@tonyhedberg
Congrats on the sobriety- not to sound cliche, but take it a day a time. It’s not a race
@dm_grant
Right on.
@pnutbutrncrackers
Beautiful. Most sincerely I say, "May God (continue to) bless you".