Mad World - Tears for Fears (Cover by Jasmine Thompson)

Mad World - originally by Tears For Fears.

Director: Eleanor Hardwick
DOP: Nick Eriksson
Producer: Ailsa Vanessa Tapping
Edited by Clementine Blue

Lyrics:
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 its 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 its a very, very
Mad world, mad world, enlarge your world
Mad world

[grecovini]

I'm kind of a cold person, who doesn't express feelings too easily, and English isn't even my first language. But just listening to this voice and melody for a few seconds brought me to tears for an unknown reason. Thank you for this cover!

[perrap]

This song is 40(!) years old and it STILL hits you right in the gut. Amazing!

[laurencopenhaver]

Her voice is hauntingly beautiful and this song is hypnotic and mesmerizing. Such a pure version
Unforgettable

[mariesina]

The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had.

[fionafahrni]

I'm crying this song is so beautiful 😭

[LeonelHaydle]

It's not a song but a masterpiece and a hit. This is the more beautiful voice for this masterpiece. How many people listen to this masterpiece in 2k24?

[MB-glfx]

This song just completely nails the feeling of anxiety and depression it’s unbelievable. Everyday struggles and stresses from childhood to adulthood. It’s so relatable and covered so well by Jasmine 👏

[GenXer]

This is the best cover I've ever heard for this song. Just beautiful !

[asdkjgf]

She sang this when she was 16 years old. So talented 😭

[photoshoott]

Legendary Group, legendary song from the 80s and this is an amazing rendition of this song. Great arrangement, slowed down a bit, but so beautiful and really like her voice. Great delivery and amazing tone in her voice.

[salahad-din]

Depression never felt this awesome ! blessings to everyone and thank GOD for everything

[Rahasgem]

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

[larrystevenson]

I love this song as there is so much truth in the words. Jasmine Thompson has the perfect voice for this lovely song.

[raniedelfajardo]

2 years ago I used to listen to this song when going home from school.
Raining with my earphone on a full volume without any umbrella or protection from rain what so ever.

[darkpain]

I love the way she says the words . Her accent is so .. ❤️‍🔥

[Markus]

She is incredible!!
I follow her for 3 years.
Love her music

[RobertGold]

Jas, whoever mixed this is a genius! We can hear your natural inflections and vocal happenings. They are absolutely beautiful. Kudos to the video and editing team as well. Thanks for a wonderful video!

[IgnaSebas]

3 years ago I heard for the first time this amazing cover...thx for all the amazing content jasmine ;)

[Cookcook]

This song comes to mind, when you come out of the house and decide to keep that phone in your pocket. Watching the world move, how sad it really is, how we all just eat up the illusion of being happy. Truly, we are not.

[tyrael]

2 years ago searching for TFF music, I first listened to your great cover. now I can ear you everyday on the french radios. you deserve this success. thanks for the joy