GAS STATION SONG! 🎵 Tears For Fears "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" REACTION

[@gregfagan199]

About as perfect a pop song as has ever been made.

[@RSpracticalshooting]

This Is The Day by The The is the perfect pop song IMHO.

[@ninawildr4207]

No Enjoy the Silence is

[@plu8620]

Wuthering heights

[@deantait8326]

To me, as a blue's/ Rock fan and normally not liking "pop" songs, this is more than that. It was pretty complex and had a message too. One of my all time favorites. And I'm more a Blue's/ Rock guys. Perfect song for the mud 80s. Not techno but real music.

[@kevinhanson4703]

This is a period of time I wish I could freeze and never let Time escape again PERFECTION

[@shirleyhinderliter4900]

This was a roll the windows down, turn the radio up, driving long distance song.

[@leejames6800]

Totally! This is awesome summertime road trip music right here. No matter how bad my day is, this song can't help but make me smile :)

[@thehistoryexpert82]

but it only works at twilight/night

[@LydianMaster]

Tears for Fears has so many HITS it's INSANE, this should NOT be the last time you listen to them, trust 😎🤘

[@nodaysback1]

Shout!

[@andrespolo5991]

Swoing the seeds of love

[@michaelasay8587]

That dont have that many...maybe 7, 8

[@katherinemorelle7115]

And all of them sound better when covered by other people. They managed to write songs that become amazing when covered.

[@sexyalien806]

@@katherinemorelle7115 eh some sound better covered. other than that leave them as is

[@anessalyn1035]

This song is about the quest for power, and how it can have unfortunate consequences. Curt Smith of Tears For Fears said that although musically this is quite a catchy song, its lyrical theme is actually pretty dark. "The concept is quite serious - it's about everybody wanting power, about warfare and the misery it causes,

[@Rhiannon011]

Yep! The lyrics >'Turn your back on mother nature" says a lot also.

[@kylenavyguy]

And interesting enough the song's original title was "Everybody Wants to Go to War".

[@brandongarrett1627]

That sounds like most of the people on Instagram.

[@LJW55]

Saw Don Henley (Eagles) in concert with his band here in Australia 3 years ago. He sang this song (excelently I might add) in reference to D.J.tRump and his presedency... So apt..!

[@kendoglarson5419]

I always thought these lyrics was about self actualization and creating your own world, but our human faults are part of the process as we create and paint our realities on the canvas of life. 🤔🤔🤔🤔.

[@petfireball]

The way Lex can paint a picture with a song is astonishing.🤔

[@austinartica8002]

She needs to see the video

[@justdone1068]

This. Yes. These two could teach Music Appreciation and Comprehension. 😊

[@richardpblaikie]

@@austinartica8002 I had the same thought!

[@jeffmcaree1347]

It was also on the radio every 10 minutes in 1985

[@oreally8605]

ROFL true

[@scootzbeast2009]

​@@oreally8605 It was also in like every single 80's movie

[@Ghoulstille]

Still is on local terrestrial radio, wedged between car commercials. I still like it though.

[@smashleyscott8272]

Nope... every 5. Lol

[@jeffmcaree1347]

@@smashleyscott8272 sorry I stand corrected lol

[@jmag579]

This is like the definitive 80s song.

[@pumpenheimer4570]

Sowing the Seeds of Love is a wonderful song.

[@evanboardman08]

Agreed

[@wompa70]

Summer vacation, man. We spent like three in a row at a motel on the beach that had cable (and MTV) that I didn’t have at home.

[@TC_Smitty]

You know, I don't recall any specific summer vacation memories attached to this song, but it did ALWAYS make me think of summer.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

People who weren't around don't understand how deeply MTV was ingrained in the culture back then. I pretty much lived with it on for years and years, when it was just music...it was amazing

[@scottvanhille5688]

Head Over Heels, Pale Shelter, Sowing The Seeds Of Love, Shout, Woman In Chains, they met in college and became friends and decided to create this band!

[@alrivers2297]

Mad World too

[@scottvanhille5688]

@@alrivers2297 Someone in the comments mentioned it already. Thanks man!

[@detectivekornfed]

Roland and Curt have said in interviews they met and became friends at age 14. 🙂

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Brad doesn't get a lot of praise in these Comments sections, so let me give him props for his perspicacious, "Epicurean vibes", comment.

[@mearthfromearth806]

I appreciate his social commentary more, and Lex's music reactions

[@Rockford03]

Brad needs to forget thelyrics till after tge so g NO PAUSING JUST LISTEN

[@MrDiddyDee]

@@Rockford03 All reaction channels have to use pauses, edits and such or they'd get strikes for copyright infringement and get taken down.

[@katherinemorelle7115]

@@Rockford03 if they just listen, they have t transformed anything. It needs to have transformed the original copyrighted work (through satire, commentary etc) in order to not break copyright law.

[@katherinemorelle7115]

Sagacious indeed.

[@darrylgarvin3002]

I have played "Head Over Heels" for decades and still enjoy it. Make sure to listen to the "Head Over Heels/Broken" version from the album, as opposed to the video version that leaves out the outro that adds a phenomenal transition at the end. Also, "Sowing the Seeds" of love is a masterful Beatlesque homage.

[@babaoriley1]

Great choices. I would add "Shout" to that list.

[@Bentzel75]

Woo man in chains!

[@aamslfc]

Agreed - that album version (the full 12'' 10 minute one) is absolutely spectacular.

[@go234ko96ts5]

Drive down the highway with this song almost full blast. One of the best songs of the 80's by a great innovative group

[@dmCurator]

A synth-pop masterpiece.

[@leehanson1416]

With a outrageously great guitar solo.

[@robinjohnston24]

Station wagon, broke up with your boyfriend, mascara running… Lex’s metaphors are freakin GOLDEN 🤣

[@jpoptop]

Station wagon??

[@kingbyouchoob2488]

How is it even possible to have never heard this song? It’s like one of the top 100 songs of all time.

[@jennhurl]

Brad & Lex: Definitely check out these songs from TFF as well. ❤🎵✌ "Head Over Heals" "Shout" "Sowing The Seeds Of Love"

[@MustLoveDogsSA]

Head Over Heels! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@pauljansen1137]

"Woman in Chains" 'Mad World" "Advice for the Young at Heart" these songs can be added to your list, right?

[@arigelab]

@@pauljansen1137 Adding a couple more :-) Swords and Knives. Badman's Song

[@loribrock4508]

Everyone always forgets Break It Down Again. which is one of my favorites. it's such a good song.

[@maggysalas7744]

Escucha Elemental en vivo, The Working Hour, Famous Last Words, Goodnight Song, el Demo de Rhythm of life

[@timorr2399]

This was the "ending credits" song for the 80's movie "Real Genious". Val Kilmer starred in it. I thought it was a great "feel good" movie for the time. When i hear this song, I remember the movie.

[@kob711]

Same. Also, One Night Love Affair by Bryan Adams. Always makes me think of Real Genius.

[@Lige]

*Genius

[@jimmyninjapants3467]

I can’t hear this song without picturing kids in slow motion playing in massive piles of popcorn.

[@grapeape1987]

I love Lex's little excited "OH!" when the music hits. :)

[@paulobrien9572]

It's so true so much of the music I grew up on from the 70's and 80's is everywhere, gas stations, malls, doctors offices, and practically every commercial on TV uses a song I know kinda depressing

[@TheTruthIsTheWay11]

I highly recommend "Mad World." Most people are familiar with the Gary Jules cover, because it's played everywhere. However, nothing beats the original to me.

[@davepeesthepool]

Reminds me that Head Over Heels would be a good one to react to as well (Donny Darko soundtrack had both songs).

[@evilfantasy69]

Curt Smith of Tears For Fears and his daughter (Diva Smith) released a video of them covering Mad World last year. It's pretty cool to see him pass on his talent to his daughter. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHbTl6mKmbdoY7c

[@haagenneldeberg6787]

It's weirdly hectic sounding, but that's just my opinion. The Gary Jules cover everyday.

[@evilfantasy69]

@@haagenneldeberg6787 Sounds like the mood they were setting worked. "Weirdly hectic sounding" = Mad World

[@SG-js2qn]

@@evilfantasy69 That's my favorite version.

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Back in the 80's we had some awesome headphones with our Walkman radio cassette players. This is one of the first songs that reverberated between my ears on the school bus on the way to a high school wrestling match with all the hot cheerleaders. I felt like I ruled the world!

[@jimrobertson8279]

Word for word, bro!! You said it perfectly!! You didn't feel like you ruled the world, we DID rule the world in the 80s! Peace ✌🏼

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

@@jimrobertson8279 And the parties? There was a unique sense back then that bigger was better and we will never get another chance like this. Turns out that we were right. Beer bongs with the funnel on the second floor and the drinkers in the basement? Not any more.

[@USGrant-rr2by]

@@TrianglesAndCircles My friend once bonged half a fifth of gin!!!! Yea, got sick as hell and went out and wrecked his fiero! Luckily he or anyone else wasn't hurt. That was the end of bongs at OUR parties!!

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

@@USGrant-rr2by Makes sense to me. Its all fun and games until.....

[@captainboromir6958]

@@TrianglesAndCircles A song and video that gives a throwback to what you described that you might enjoy is the song Out Of Time by Kalax. The official music video plays into the walkman players. Here's a link if you are interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m56UcqVuntZmmpo

[@pauljansen1137]

Great Band..."Head over Heels" is my favorite song from these guys....but I guess there are a lot more songs worthy of a review!!!!

[@MustLoveDogsSA]

I was JUST going to make this suggestion! I agree!!! Seconded! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@pauljansen1137]

@@MustLoveDogsSA 👍🍻!

[@TheMartinChronicles]

Thirded!

[@mangerinegirl]

Oh my god I was listening to this song just last week and thought “Lex would enjoy this groove.” And she did! So funny. And a lot of the video shows the singer driving in a convertible, like on a road trip. She called it! You’ve probably heard this in grocery stores and drugstores, it gets played a lot. If you’re looking for more Tears For Fears, I think you’d really love the message and vibe of “Shout.” Probably their most famous song, and for good reason. Very catchy too!

[@mikebennett6713aceadventures]

One of the best bands ever. It was originally titled Everybody wants to go to War.

[@alfredoelizondo5986]

Change, Pale Shelter, Shout, Mad World, Head Over Heels, Sowing the Seeds of Love, Raoul and the Kings of Spain....the last one "The Tipping Point" just came out a month or so ago, are all great. Awesome, underrated band.

[@josephmilender6208]

I love my 80s music!! That decade was the bomb for music.

[@notmyrealname1730]

If there is one song that embodies and captures the entire decade of the 80s, it is this song. No other comes close. And yes, this is a gas station song, as every gas station (or grocery store or department store, etc.) has the streaming satellite music that plays this song on pretty much every channel. Lex, you are the ultimate 80s girl, no matter the genre. And considering that I was 16-25 during that decade, that is the ultimate compliment (as far as I'm concerned). You are a joy to watch. Never change.

[@kevinl2578]

Nope they sure don't, best song of the 80's and actually still today I listen to this song more than any other song!

[@kathybuhler360]

I feel as strongly as you do that this was the 80s all in one Melody

[@Blannibal311]

Tears For Fears is a fantastic band that's somehow been forgotten to time despite how great they were and the amount of hits they have. If you ever decide to give them another listen I HIGHLY recommend Woman In Chains. It's got a deep meaning and overall it's really just a great/beautiful song. Hope you guys get around to it.

[@Kryptospotted]

Lightly toasted to perfection and making us feel welcome like we're in your home. I love this.

[@FL8mileshigh1]

1985. This song hit the airwaves. Nothing else sounding like it. The outtro guitar just rips! This was a monumental moment in music in 1985.

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Love listening to yall think out loud!! Thank you for another great reaction.

[@Greybeard70]

Shout and Sowing the Seeds of Love are great songs by this band.

[@mikephillips8810]

Classic 1980s UK pop. These guys were good. Strong, catchy songs

[@radio-su6lh]

Love all your reactions guys. I have to say I just love Lex! Her upbeat bubbly personality is so infectious, and I love Brad's reaction to her comments. Awesome

[@nwobw]

I found your channel a few days ago searching for Metallica vids. I subbed after watching about 20 videos. It's refreshing to hear fairly intelligent and insightful observations. I quite enjoy the channel as a child of the 80s who grew up listening to these songs. I am glad Lex became a DIO fan after having a lukewarm reaction to Holy Diver.

[@deboragill4756]

Love All Tears For Fears songs. Takes me back to when my daughter was small & a lot of challenges ensued b.c. of being a Single Mom & starting a new cleaning business. Nothing ever lasts forever! 🎶

[@Ka0s]

This song is an Anthem. Not a gas station, mall, or break up song. This song resonated the world over. This is 80s music at its best.

[@surferdjnj]

The entire album is amazing.

[@jasondesselle5143]

This song stood the test of time, was a kid when it came out and still sounds good. They have some good songs. Shout, Sowing the seeds of love, Head over heels just to name a few.

[@Cadinho93]

You guys should react to… Tears For Fears - Shout 🎸🤘

[@speleokeir]

Yep. A massive 80s anthem.

[@compostcorner5934]

Also' Change '🎶👍

[@davidkoblentz]

this was the amalgamation of every genre and every one hit wonder of the 1980s... perfection, it made you think, it made you sing, it made you sing along, just... damn perfect.

[@DanDman14a]

Oh man this song takes me back, it reminds me of a girlfriend that dumped me for my best friend. It's OK though, he's still my best friend. No idea what became of her.

[@robertthompson5908]

I love Lex! She has such an intuitive grasp of music. Her references are amazing. This is the upper echelon of song reacting.

[@escapingreality3306]

Lex saying that it has a gas station vibe is funny, as a gas station does feature on the official video when the dancers appear.

[@kalamahina7157]

Came here to comment this. Almost like she’s seen the vid or has some special psychic ability.

[@escapingreality3306]

@@kalamahina7157 True

[@johnnelson3869]

Sowing the Seeds of Love. The timing of the drums in this song is cool. 6/8 over 4/4.

[@antonytheolddog8626]

Maybe my favourite band of the 80s.. Can't say anything more.. I listen to them all the time still.. It just makes me feel happy..😎😁

[@kevinl2578]

Same here!

[@PjRjHj]

A top 5 quintessential 80s song. All 3 of their 80s albums (The Hurting, Songs from the Big Chair, and Sowing the seeds of Love) hold up so well. Saw them play in 2010, amazing. "The Working Hour" (epic sax), and the wistful "Advice for the young at heart" are my current TFF go to's

[@patron40silver]

High school graduation, Hawaii. Shout! Shout!

[@3DJapan]

Tears For Fears have a lot of great songs. They actually released a new single this year. I recommend "Shout".

[@timspellman47]

The line welcome to your life there's no turning back is a sad statement to some of us.

[@celebrityinhiding4938]

This band was awesome. I rocked to this back in the day....btw back in the 80s...we called this genre..." new wave " 👋

[@compostcorner5934]

Tears for Fears were big back in the day ,and still sound great today (even better with the nostalgia) I was in my mid 20,s when this was out ,now just hit 60 🎶👍

[@adrianreyes3616]

Gas station?? These to two artists had no idea they were making a banger! This speaks truth and honesty and is so pure. They never anticipated it was going to go “pop”.

[@DonnieDio]

What's so amazing about this song is how great the lyrics are despite the fact that every verse and chorus is different, it literally never repeats (except the last line of each chorus). Most songs repeat constantly and still have worse lyrics in each part.

[@vinsgraphics]

They split for a while then got back together. During the split, Roland Orzabal released a couple albums under the TFF name. “Elemental” is one of them… it’s a must-listen, start to finish. Another to consider is “Saturnine Martial & Lunatic,” a collection of B-sides and “leftovers”, worthy of its own place in their ‘official’ lineup.

[@maggysalas7744]

No te olvides de Raoul and The Kings of Spain , es otro álbum fantástico!

[@lesliehagemann5755]

So many memories with this song. Tears for Fears was my best friend's favorite band. It feels like the ultimate 80s song and always will to me.

[@psycojuggalo1642]

Lex has a very vivid imagination I'm here for it Brad is alot like myself I want to analyze the lyrics more than get behind the music I love this channel ❤ yall keep it up

[@scarlettfire11]

Favorite Tears For Fears song - Pale Shelter, Head Over Heels, Mad World.

[@trinitraveller2592]

Man Lex I totally get you. Meaning this song can hit from so many sides. Like the eighties vibes too. Tears of fears are an eighties must. Great review 👍

[@joepaskowski9091]

Best pop song of the 80’s….I was 15 when they s came out and I actually liked it and the video even though it was a metal head. The video is PURE 80’s: had pay phones, 3 wheel ATVs, ski sunglasses, and old school gas pumps. Take me back there!

[@norwegianblue2017]

My favorite pop band of all time. Actually saw them on tour just a few years ago and they were incredible to see live.

[@marcusedwards8283]

Such a great band. They have so many Classics, but listen to their track, "Woman in Chains" featuring Oleta Adams. You won't be disappointed.

[@viacrucis2509]

I was in my 20’s in the 80’s. There are a number of songs that take me back, but this one defines my circle back then.

[@ianscaife9639]

I’m going to see them live 23/07/2022. Cannot wait!!! A timeless band

[@jamessouthworth1699]

I was a teenager in the eighties and there was this ever-looming feeling that we were going to have a World War soon. There was always talk in the news about the nuclear arms race and there were several movies dedicated to world war 3 like Red Dawn, War Games, The day after, ect. We really lived the whole second half of the decade expecting to be blown up at any moment. The lyrics to the song which came out around 85 seems to capture this essence.

[@maggysalas7744]

Shout lo hace

[@wadsworthaaron]

Talking about WW3 films... Don't forget "The Day After" (it was on network TV, had disclaimers every 15 minutes, and was still a disturbing depiction of life after a nuclear strike).

[@chrisharris7931]

Been waiting on Tears For Fears(and Steely Dan) for months. So glad you got to them.

[@SasseyRed70]

GOD I LOVE LEX'S OUT TAKE ON MUSIC! ‼️

[@klr4729]

Riding thru the countryside with the wind blowing into your face and this song in the backdrop. Always thought of this song that way.

[@maureenlyons-brennan1146]

They’re coming back on tour with Garbage! Saw these guys live in the 80s. Incredibly tight band.

[@finnigan5630]

Such a 80s VIBE...freedom n pleasure NOW. THE Gallop...this song is like riding a horse on cantor...it keeps rolling along in yer head long after fades out!

[@shonaboufford7342]

it's the closing song to the movie Real Genius

[@scifimonkey3]

Best 80s band without doubt and one of the best in the 90s. Whether its catchy singles or thought provoking album tracks and now after an 18year gap they have a new album in the works due to drop in February and a pretty extensive US section of their tour in May-June 22

[@jamielandis4308]

My first car was a ‘79 Impala station wagon. This song closes out the 80’s flick, “Real Genius.”

[@franciscomartin1426]

80s . New wave, new romantic, the dacade of ¨happy depressive music¨ ... Sublime combination.

[@mikaguzman867]

TFF finally!!! You guys have to react to more of their songs they are SOOO GOOD!

[@jennhurl]

Easily one of the best songs to come out of the 80's. Amazing song & such a vibe! ✌🎵❤

[@vanhattfield8292]

I think they would both enjoy "Shout", it was another big hit they had...

[@jameswarner5809]

This track was used in the film Donny Darko for his bus ride to school before the weird stuff happens. There are many great Tears For Fears tracks, but two of my favourites from their first album are the singles Pale Shelter and Change.

[@blakewestwood8096]

Always remember when listening to an 80's sad or deep song that we were living under the constant reality of possible nuclear war. The Cold War was at it's highest tension with Russia and the USA spending record amounts on nuclear programs and even teenagers and young adults couldn't totally escape the stress.

[@BalbazaktheGreat]

Excellent, excellent track. One of the absolute best night driving songs, right behind U2's "New Years Day." I insist on ending all my karaoke sessions with this. If you want more Tears for Fears, check out "Shout."

[@AdamCSmith]

The 80s were so fuckin' good.

[@grinja73]

That, my friends, is why this was a number one song around the world. ❤️

[@bobschenkel7921]

Funny you guys should say this is a gas station song, because the MTV video of this song has the band members cruising around in a convertible MG(?) in the gloaming, and they do stop at a gas station and see some cool dancers. A fun watch. And very chill.

[@russellnerche8789]

I still love this song! I Remember when it first came out. Wish I could go back to that time. 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@2460welshguards]

great 80,S band . always full production .no gaps , Woman in chains though very sad is my favorite

[@seandobson6221]

Also check out: Sowing the Seeds, Shout, Head Over Heels, Woman In Chains. I love Tears For Fears! I heard this song for th first time in one of my favorite 80s movies of all time starring the great Val Kilmer called Real Genius! Takes me back to a better time in music.

[@uranusismightybig5111]

Haha i've watched a few of your vids, and they bring me a little smile and a chuckle. Seem like nice down to earth people👍 This tune is perfect as travel music😊 Cheers from Sweden 🍻

[@RetroReminiscing]

Brilliant pick again over here!!!!! Keep them coming!

[@holgerschink1341]

Love this song, beautiful reaction...greets from germany.

[@ZacCostilla]

I can’t hear this song without thinking of the Val Kilmer movie “Real Genius”.

[@StanleyRodgers]

You and about 8 million other people. The two just go together. It was meant to be.

[@norwegianblue2017]

Like "Don't You Forget About Me" and The Breakfast Club or "We Got the Beat" and Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

[@LordEagle]

Lex nailed it,,,,,NOTHING lasts forever,,,,💥💥💥😭

[@jennaowens6008]

Love tears for fears!!! You should do head over heels next!!!

[@kob711]

I love your reaction videos. Been a fan for a while. But, seriously. How have you guys not heard this song? This is perhaps one of the most iconic bands and songs of the '80s. Now that you've heard this song, it's time for you to open up the entire Tears for Fears catalog.

[@TheClayCoKid]

There is a video of a music professor playing the intro of this song on a stringed instrument no one has ever heard of before. Its Amazing!

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Last song written for the album Songs from the Big Chair. This is the most popular album of Tears for Fears. Rekeased in 1985. Written by Chris Hughes, Ian Stanley and Roland Orzabal. IS played keyboards before he quit. CH was hired to produce the album. He was the drummer for Adam Ant. The song has a drum loop like Waterfront, written and performed by Simple Minds. CH played the loop and asked RO to play 2 guitar chords. This bored RO. IS played synthesizers throughout the song. RO wrote the lyrics. Curt Smith sang the lead vocals. This song was the 3rd one released. It became their most popular song! Suggested next TFF video: Break It Down Again. 🇬🇧 Influence. Glass Tiger singer Alan Frew said that this song inspired their hit Don't Forget Me When I'm Gone. 🇨🇦 Suggested video Glass Tiger. Don't Forget Me When I'm Gone.

[@Mike_O_Negative]

I work at Walmart and I've definitely heard this song on the radio dozens of times

[@squeegied3rdeye713]

So much music from the 80s was fire af. This band and this song was at the top

[@JoyfulOrb]

Tears for Fears, Shout! Shout. Let it all out!

[@stormmontpelier8681]

The station wagon comment was sooooo Dead on, Im pretty sure it happened to me literally word for word LMAO!! Love you guys!