Tears For Fears - Laid So Low (Tears Roll Down)

[@pauldonnellonVoodoodog]

I animated and directed this video all these years ago and only looked back at it now, I made it using watercolour paper reversed out so the panther was blue then turned red etc, the rest was coloured chalk on black paper. for the shoot I had a one day shoot with Roland in a studio in Battersea and he was really great very enthusiastic about the whole video and really gave a great performance which makes it . We filmed him sitting on a turntable to get the 360 degree moves. I only wanted head and shoulders so that was effective. Some of his image we filmed reflected in mylar a silver foil material to get the guitar wobbly bits.Then the whole live action we printed out onto cells back painted and xeroxed then re shot on a rostrum camera. This was all analogue old school techniques prior to digital. Now I direct kids animation shows in Cg but miss the hands on work seeing this reminded me of the fun in the process back then. memo must do more hand made stuff in this age of AI ...Paul Donnellon director

[@namoratlantis9726]

Thanks for the insight on your work on this. Always loved the dreamlike imagery on this. The video is on pair with Roland's epic vocal performance and has been one of my favorite tff song and video since i first watched it in my teens. Also it has passed the test of time incredibly well, so congratulations.

[@jeffreylawrence6928]

Fascinating-gotta love the old school techniques when it really was about invention and creation. Well done sir!

[@arnoldtankus]

Wow, that is a great insight for this beautifull clip, I always loved it!

[@thebakuryu]

If you made this video, let me tell you that you are a fucking genius, a master❤ Greetings from chile

[@alancruzdominguez5074]

When was filmed in 1991 or 1992?

[@mmsiphonevinyls1027]

I would call this their most underrated song. Pretty much only the fans remember it, yet i think its has one of Roland’s best vocal performances ever, as well as some of his best lyrics.

[@elissajones6523]

I cannot agree enough. After sitting through the bushfires in Australia and watching and working as a terrified essential worker through a worldwide pandemic and having my dad nearly ripped from life across eighteen months, this song feels like a sermon on clinging to humanity to me and acknowledging the cycles of life, death, destruction and rebirth. Such beautiful music, and such beautiful art, so prophetic, touching, brilliant. It grows on me.

[@huangec]

And those wonderful, unexpected, chord changes just after first and third lines of every verse.

[@paolomorsucci5481]

This song is a masterpiece 🙏🏼❤️‍🔥

[@josepmariamarin4912]

Absolutely agree, and adding an excellent video-work ✨ Such a classic by now (although it remains a cult piece).

[@MrChrisw75]

Fantastic track. One of my favourites from them.

[@paolocattaneo6106]

My mother had suffered strong depression since when i was in her belly. My father was rarely at home. I grew up alone with many inferiority complexes - was a very shy and bullied boy - no brothers or sisters. My mother was sick and violent - physical violence with slaps and shouting and mental violence - think so little of me - no consideration or respect of one's needs. My refuge was music - this song helped me a lot - i found strength to escape and make my own life. Today i have 2 boys and i do my best to give them everything they need : simply love and care. A big hug to all those who had difficult childhood

[@francesconero1953]

Gio..sss...junior..in..by..gio..sss.primo..Milano.italy..cisoo

[@Laynestian]

I hear you and very much relate to your story brother 😢. Keep the faith...

[@francesconero1953]

By.gio..sss..primo..ciao.a.tutti.e.grazie.per.avermi.seguito.con.tutto.il..cuore..da..by..gio..sss..primo..e..Paola.ferrari..Milano.. italy..addio..

[@cataluniadreaming]

Your comment made me crying. Thank you so much for sharing

[@lorenzoretrosi7200]

All my admiration

[@ParisAga]

it’s a crime that this song isn’t on spotify

[@Pr1ckles]

Spotify SUCKS. KZbin all the way!

[@jpmarambio89]

@spotify please we need this song!!

[@lydiepetitdemange9600]

Effectivement pas sur spotify et bien dommage

[@antoniobernardi2196]

I agree at all❗ I got crazy to find it

[@evajaneryan3746]

Spotify is trash anyways. KZbin, so much better

[@sirulrichvonlichtenstein4851]

This song is a classic example of Roland Orzabal being criminally underrated as a guitarist.

[@PabloPerez-ed9gp]

🙂

[@PauloHenrique-pp9xr]

Top

[@giancarlabaltuzzi2255]

👍

[@Sonia-zq6bv]

Yes,I agree

[@MacXpert74]

Yeah, his solos always have a strong melodic content. He chooses his notes carefully to craft an iconic and memorable solo. It’s never just some mindless shredding to show off, like many guitarists fall for.

[@n0kturna1]

Still gives me goosebumps 30 years later

[@michaelgwyndavies2827]

has it really been 30 years goodness me still timeless classic better get used to those goosebumps, now that they are back with there new album, to which is very impressive. I am sure that you would agree.

[@n0kturna1]

@@michaelgwyndavies2827 the new album is phenomenal, i wish they kept going

[@chrisstrijbosch9318]

@@michaelgwyndavies2827 thats the truth mt friend tears for fears is timeless

[@michaelgwyndavies2827]

@@n0kturna1 hey you didn.t they with one or two tracks that were not on the Album, damn I have just listened to the Working hour, no mistakes made there,

[@PavelKralKafeman]

I keep listening this band constantly since I was 15 ... I'm 50.

[@edita_gla]

you have a great taste!

[@marciahelenasilvamarciahea7437]

I love too much this Band since 1984! Now I'm 58! Orzabal is a Fantastic Singer!

[@markcf83]

Nothing wrong with that pal.

[@onethreefiveeye]

Me since I was 12..almost 47...

[@markcf83]

@@onethreefiveeye Same here, and I am now 47.

[@anathemasirenia]

Everything is perfect in this song: rythm, words, melody, guitar solo, even the videoclip… The 80s… so many talented artists!

[@jeff-bg2fn]

Yes, perfectly right. 👍👍👍👍

[@novalis56]

Yes ! very very intense !

[@angelalbertoarteaga862]

Los 90, exactamente 1992

[@bastiaoemmiami]

*LAID SO LOW (Lyrics)* Chewed the bone down too low Got fed on tea and sympathy Blew the sail like the wind I wish you were my enemy I was humble for you What a fool I've been to have Laid so low -- for so long -- so low Into that void of silence Where we cry without sound Where tears roll down Where tears roll down And when your mother's violence Sent your soul underground Where tears roll down Where tears roll down Drew the blade way too slow Was shackled by your honesty Made a mess I, guess I, should have known That life was lust and liberty Not a chance mutation Or the last temptation Laid, so low -- for so long -- so low Into that void of silence Where we cry without sound Where tears roll down Where tears roll down And when your mother's violence Sent your soul underground Where tears roll down Where tears roll down Into that void of silence Where we cry without sound Where tears roll down Where tears roll down And when your mother's violence Sent your soul underground Where tears roll down Where tears roll down

[@ОльгаБурилова-д8ж]

Спасибо за текст 4:22

[@Grybop]

Such a criminally underrated masterpiece. I just finished singing along at the top of my lungs

[@martinezegt5433]

Por q subestimada?

[@Grybop]

@@martinezegt5433 hardly ever does it get a mention when someone talks about the band and their history

[@martinezegt5433]

@@Grybop si es verdad y para mi es una de las mejores canciones junto con elemental y shout ..en si esta banda no es muy reconocida. Una lastima como tambien otra banda poco valorada es talk talk y ami me encanta

[@sincomentarios2108]

​​@@martinezegt5433Tears si fue conocido en los 80 y 90 pero en los 2000 su popularidad empezó a disminuir mucho hasta casi caer en el olvido Felizmente volvieron con otro álbum el año pasado

[@filippofrassineti4521]

when we cry without sound...where the tears roll down...real masterpiece..one of the best band ever

[@sassi7966]

😥 😎🥰👍

[@joud9423]

unbelievable how roland uses his voice, goes straight into your soul

[@scottrichard6309]

Absolutely! Is this your favorite song?

[@jared20089]

The fact that this isn't on Spotify is criminal.

[@marcelopdf]

Amazon too

[@midlandsred7177]

I downloaded this track a few years back now it's gone but another singer has done a cover , just wish I could download this track again as its a classic by tears for fears

[@samcoulson4525]

Thank you dad for showing me the amazing songs from Tears for fears, btw this is the best song in history ❤️

[@ronaldostraubeldeoliveira]

Absolutely agree w u and your father is a great man for show u this masterpiece

[@bennymutant]

Incredible tune. Of at the great 80's bands, Tears For Fears still manage to be fresh, their sound has aged very well they'll never be forgotten

[@CanaldaMonaRock]

they had become one of my favorite bands ever! much better than many artists nowadays. they are timeless, i'm really proud and happy for knowing their music.

[@samrugbyman89]

+Monalisa Cavalcante same for me :) every now and then I found out about one of their songs and it moves so much ! like this one ! :)

[@knjb4207]

@@samrugbyman89 Roland is a genius !

[@clivemitchell4316]

This was 92, and they're still performing

[@warrenfuchs2304]

So tranquil those drums and instruments in tune

[@EzequielPalumbo]

This one is huge. Terribly underrated.

[@lucasdesimone9931]

Massive. Amazing.

[@titotrecchio]

Timeless masterpiece..

[@sheilam4525]

"Into that void of silence, where we cry without sound". In my opinion, their best song♥️

[@_krimzon_158]

Chewed the bone down too low Got fed on tea and sympathy Blew the sail like the wind I wish you were my enemy I was humble for you What a fool I've been to have Laid so low for so long Into that void of silence Where we cry without sound Where tears roll down Where tears roll down And where your mother's violence Sent your soul underground Where tears roll down Where tears roll down Drew the blade way too slow Was shackled by your honesty Made a mess, I guess I have should have known That life was lust and liberty Not a chance mutation or the last temptation Laid so low for so long, so low Into that void of silence Where we cry without sound Where tears roll down Where tears roll down And where your mother's violence Sent your soul underground Where tears roll down Where tears roll down

[@Silvia-rm4uy]

I love this group

[@valtermoraes8082]

_KrImZoN _ obrigado por postar a letra

[@rockethutchins8547]

Its a beautiful song

[@francisneydasilvalima588]

Tears For fears 😍😍😍

[@mohamadbashir5741]

thanks for the beautiful lyrics of a beautiful song

[@demelza32]

"And when your mothers' violence, sends your soul underground". Powerful, and resonates for me.

[@aetheric-r-us]

I feel you

[@ravenmadd1343]

Something you carry through life.

[@ianbergin4593]

Indeed

[@LALakersNornIron]

This was another top 20 hit for Tears For Fears, peaking at number 17 in 1991. The first single released after Curt had left. Great song, very underrated and one that hasnt to my knowledge ever been played much live which is a pity.

[@clivemitchell4316]

It was released in 1992 not 1991, the rest is correct though.

[@nokinyc]

Has it ever been played live anywhere, I can’t find it 😢 such a pity like you said

[@LALakersNornIron]

@@nokinyc it's a great pity. I don't know why it's been virtually forgotten about. I know the video is well quite frankly poor and has been named in a few worst music videos list but the song is excellent.

[@michaelmcdonald2348]

I think this was a new song to be included on the greatest hits album. It would have been easy for Roland to call it a day after Curt left, instead he gave us this gem. Love this band and happy they are back together. One of the defining bands of the 80's.

[@CeliaSaavedra-u9l]

Fue en el 1992❤❤❤

[@moodyblue1964]

I don't quite get why this has hardly ever been played live. It's a great song and deserves high recognition in their catalogue.

[@LaLaLadi10]

Roland's voice is glorious

[@IceKube9]

Added to hypnotic bass, crying lead guitar and interesting percussion. Superb!

[@kaori-himawari]

agree with you！ すごいよね～♥

[@chrisstrijbosch9318]

and oldskool honderd procent

[@smashingpumpkin1986]

Always 👍👌

[@michaelcrann6241]

Who's with me on the new single??!! Out now!!

[@mortisxx5712]

In my view, their finest moment, and probably on my top 10 list of favorite songs ever.

[@laurencebell4643]

Same

[@1980sMusic]

Curt & Roland... I cannot express the gratitude i feel for you both for having made my life a better experience. Being a source of happiness, inspiration, support and comfort. You two are eternal and occupy a big and important part in the history of music, culture and, specially, many lives all over Earth. Simply... thank you.

[@dek86s]

perfect said!! they deserve all the love in the world!! i want to share the band TesseracT !! will blow your mind!! check them out!!

[@TheKeithEllis]

This is probably one of my favourite Tears for Fears songs, just a shame it never graced an album, should really have been on Elemental.

[@yamabushi170]

Yeah I'm astonished this didn't get the acclaim it deserved. But hey it's a fickle business

[@georgeisaac9european387]

This song has some magic !

[@Stephane-sl9mc]

Un beau texte, une belle musique et une belle voix...

[@mariegan9098]

One of the best song ever recorded by the TFF! The melody, lyrics, and rhythm is so immense! It's timeless! 🤟🙋💃

[@AI_admin]

A hidden gem, 3.1 million views, shameful!! the King of underrated tunes.

[@CeliaSaavedra-u9l]

Roland es un genio y un bombón ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ic2264]

Amazing song

[@peterwinkler2714]

Por que raios essa música (essa versão) não existe no Spotify pelo amor de Deus!

[@joaopaulosilva9160]

Concordo, chega ser uma blasfemea.

[@PabloPerez-ed9gp]

​@@joaopaulosilva9160 😢😢😢😂😂😂

[@perronramos1050]

Né isso! Essa versão é bem melhor.

[@marciovasconcellos]

@@PabloPerez-ed9gp Eu também não acreditei ...Esse som lindo pacas e não tem no Spotify

[@taismoura9656]

Tbm queria saber!

[@darranstewart524]

Epic and Timeless , amazing lyrics and Roland at his best

[@paulotamiazo1468]

Timeless Masterpiece

[@GustavoRaschi]

Powerfull.

[@jassonmoraes2260]

Essa é prá quem tem ouvidos exigentes. Cultura e bom gosto!!

[@heitoraqui6743]

CONCORDO EM GÊNERO NUMERO E GRAU

[@jaisonsantos9132]

Verdd, como eu também kk.

[@gabrielasouzaleia9488]

É nois!!! Muiito bom gosto p.tudo,quem.curte só os melhores!!

[@mariarodr5963]

Verdade

[@mhbarroso]

Concordo, tem que ter muito bom gosto.

[@betohifi4225]

ESSA BANDA NAO É DESTE PLANETA!!!! ELA É UMA BANDA MAIS QUE DIFERENTE,MAIS QUE GENIAL!!!!FENOMENAL!!!!!

[@lisabraz1125]

É muita perfeição para uma única música!Não consigo deixar de ouvir!

[@jorgecollazo7083]

Listening to this with high quality headphones is priceless, you just have to close your eyes and let your imagination run wild

[@ulisses_salvio]

A clareza e a potência da voz desse cara assusta!

[@ronyalvarengaalvarenga6500]

Falou tudo!!

[@PabloPerez-ed9gp]

😈😈😈

[@marciovasconcellos]

Teve o Show deles aqui em SP não consegui ir

[@claramacario8894]

assusta não, encanta!

[@TailleferAlain]

Roland Orzabal est un génie!!!

[@pierrecadei1983]

One of the best TFF song for sure.

[@jorgeno-remix679]

Hard to describe the talent but when it´s there it is there, in the utter beauty of the composition.

[@paulovcg10]

A comunidade brasileira fã de músicas dessa época, dessa vibe, é imensa! E é tão bom ver em TODO clipe nessa pegada cheio de comentários brasileiros❤

[@feliperoxo7915]

Young Wolf show

[@ronyalvarengaalvarenga6500]

Tamos juntos ✌

[@Mariarodriguesgibb]

Roland um homem espetacular e sempre com vídeos clipes maravilhosos um sonho

[@daniellasouza6974]

amo muito amigo. Deus abencoe os fas dessa banda fabulosa

[@Nina_realismo]

Opa, olha mais uma aqui!!

[@marcoc.9703]

Tears for fears as big as none. At the top, as they always have been.The place they deserve ❤️

[@MarcelodeAssis]

21.137 views???? (at this moment) WHAT A SHAME!!!!! This music is a masterpiece!!!! Wake up, world!!!

[@tinajaneoxnam8132]

MARCELO DE ASSIS. yeah i agree.

[@RoyNN4Yeli]

:( yeah T-T

[@rufuswood6793]

Too be fair it is from 30 years ago

[@pavese1379]

@@rufuswood6793 So...?

[@88feji]

.. and how apt that the song is called Tears Roll Down ... the curtain for TEARS for Fears is ROLLing DOWN for the phase with Curt Smith as part of the band ... so sad....

[@mrmash3085]

ABSOLUTELY wonderful. So endearing. So 80s, pure class.

[@lobobobo3684]

Quem.foi jovem.ou adolescente nas decadas de 1980/90 e ja curtia o Tears for Fears nessa época da like.

[@pedrodm8998]

I LOVE THIS SONGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG !

[@mauriceschmitt6247]

Whyyy it is not on Spotify????

[@MarcelMartinsm]

Nunca foi relançada no digitais, nem fisicamente.

[@stefanoperoni6059]

Amazing music talent, Roland Orzabal!!

[@Mexxconnection]

Love this song

[@bepitan]

bassline is sublime...

[@pierpaolodebona5777]

Everything is in balance, everything harmonious and in continuous flow. On top you have amazing vocal and melodic line.

[@jippyjester]

The subtle synth transitions during the first minute or so are epic 😎👌

[@Joaomello-PG]

*nostalgia total - essa música me faz lembrar das dificuldades que passei com minha mãe, na minha fase da adolescência, hoje ela não está aqui, mas vencemos!* Gratidão

[@alexandrosantos2639]

Puxa vida amigo sinto muito pela sua mãe, nós dois temos a mesma historia infelizmente a minha me deixou também 😢😢😢

[@kinanpixabal]

Roland, I can't explain what I feel when I hear your powerful and beautiful voice. ❤️ You are my most precious sunflower 🌻

[@rafamotta86]

O BRASIL IDÓLATRA A MAIOR BANDA QUE JÁ PISOU NO PLANETA DENOMINADO TERRA. NÓS AMAMOS TEARS FOR FEARS

[@thisaintnoparty]

Verdade

[@S85B50NA]

Melhor musica da banda !

[@eduardoamaral9433]

change é boa também. pale shelter

[@alex90909]

uma boa banda, mas não idolatro ninguém!

[@fernandomottanunes4804]

RaFa Motta com certeza

[@markleaning107]

I love this song is a masterpiece I'm glad there new music is coming soon

[@juliafilippini39]

Roland Orzabal Canta Muito!.

[@werewolfinthemoom7331]

Não sofra mais Roland eo cara💜💜💜💔💓

[@williansouza1801]

De mais 🤘🔥

[@juliopires7958]

Com certeza Julia aqui é seu chara falando 😀😀😀😀😀🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

[@ForTheNextGate]

This song gives me ghoosebumps omg. So sad I wasn't born to live in the 80's... :'( Best music ever !!

[@Lintletse]

Love, love, love this song

[@alicekellow1177]

Roland Orzabal est juste magique

[@h.martins2992]

Linda música!!!Que voz maravilhosa...que tudo!!!

[@isabelledrevet5913]

I love this song so much, my favorite one of tears for fears, really... So many memories...

som 🔊 de qualidade indispensável aos amantes da verdadeira música mundial, sou fã do tears for fears, valeu Roland Orzabal

[@flaviamichelotto4050]

Roland's voice,wonderful!!😘

[@cbtu2125]

Depois de gravarem Songs from the big chair, em 1985, so voltaram a gravar em 1989, The seeds of love! Numa entrevista, ja em 89, um jornalista perguntou porque a demora e o anonimato da banda por 4 anos, Roland respondeu: Melhor o silencio do que a mesmice.

[@JaiBlueCave2]

Amigo, ¿también fan de Prefab Sprout???' Yo me considero el fan más grande de Prefab Sprout and Tears for Fears! Es extraño encontrar a alguien que esté interesado por ambas bandas. Saludos Jaime

[@cbtu2125]

Si amigo! When love breacks down, es un estupendo hit! Tears for fears, Prefab Sprout, Tompson twins, e todas las bandas pop Britanicas. Me gusta mucho el nome Prefab Sprout, pero Tears for fears es mi banda predileta. Gracias amigo. Forever good music.

[@JaiBlueCave2]

Prefab Sprout Forever good music! I carry on my cellphone the complete discography of both bands. Saludos, amigo!

[@cbtu2125]

You got a good taste my friend! Saludos .

[@djanemaria6990]

Falou tudo!

[@oberdanlima9120]

I can't stop listen! My heart still in the 80th forever!

[@pablotronix]

Very underrated song :)

[@ellero6283]

Roland is a genius ❤❤❤

[@7thheathen]

Can be interpreted many ways. Child Abuse, Spousal Abuse, Neglect, self harm, Alienation, Depression, self discovery, deep song

[@TheArchitect93]

In those darkest days when the tears roll down sometimes without sound. At least there is music and creation. There is always the self. Keep going.

[@francescobertini9938]

Secondo me la migliore canzone di questo gruppo !!!

[@Megaaaaaaa]

Just a english comment written by a french person that wanted to say that this song is freakin awesome ! Still love this after 2 years

[@Alybran]

Tears for Fears más que música, una metáfora, más que una metáfora Arte.

[@CeliaSaavedra-u9l]

Roland so cute 💕 and adorable and handsome ❤❤

[@firefly212]

Just stunning. Roland's voice & that guitar!!

[@jamesorr9412]

Roland is a genious

[@carlosribeiro007]

Saudades. Bons tempos que não voltam mais!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johncunnane1582]

I love the guitar at 3:35, that in itself is a masterpiece.

[@gabrielasuarez7795]

Roland com essa voz incrivel

[@cristianbellino8828]

The harmony is mezmerizing

[@leonardorodriguez7232]

Poderosa canción. Que gran banda es Tears for Fears.

[@kaspervzzzbx]

I have never been a big TFF fan, but this song is one of the ten best songs EVER written! Other songs from that top 10 includes True faith (New order), Comfortably numb (Pink floyd), Calling all stations (Genesis), Running up that hill (Kate Bush), A little respect (Erasure), Being boiled (Human league)

[@josericardo8708]

É tão boa que não tenho palavras.esqueco de tudo . linda demais

[@maximtoreno3693]

Вау ! П о т р я с а ю щ е! Одна из самых лучших композиций. А проигрыш просто улёт. Омск, 19июня 2023.

[@marcoantoniomartinez9041]

te amo tears for fears

[@Marta_marques]

+Marco Antonio Martínez Também amo

[@m.z8495]

Marco Antonio Martínez então eu também amo

[@arnoldtankus]

I really appreciate Tears for Fears' entire oeuvre. The band only received the appreciation it deserves much later as one of the best bands of the eighties and early nineties. This song is a favorite of the fans, and even more underrated than the band itself. Fantastic song: tightly produced, beautiful melody line, fantastic sung by Roland, great guitar work and after more than thirty years the song still stands as a rock.

[@roberthintze9136]

best song ever from the tears,for me,nothing more to say,im 50 now,thanks......btw,they do no bad song for me,only classics,wish the 80s back,but who dont

[@Ant-ls2pr]

Quite possibly my favourite song EVER

[@luanafaddlei2277]

Nossa gente, viajo muito nesse solo!

[@mariarodr5963]

Sim e eu também

[@darrenwebster1797]

30 years ago to the day wat a song

[@miguelangelrebollo9397]

Profundamente emocional, no me canso de oírlo!!. Grande Orzabal 👍

[@sincomentarios2108]

Esta canción está goooood

[@adrianserrago1320]

What an incredible voice...!!!

[@BlackRoseStar]

Timeless perfection .... the ENTIRE TFF collection ... 💙

[@Ilovehateloveu]

I guees a masterpiece of the music that touch in soul.

[@thisaintnoparty]

EU AMO ESSES CARAS

[@marcelomatorra9235]

Essa banda nunca teve o reconhecimento que lhe era devido. A melhor banda que esse globo azul já teve! cada detalhe , cada letra , cada arranjo , gênios .

[@CR-sj7xd]

Agora tá tendo o reconhecimento. Everybody wants to rule the world foi usada como tema da copa, e tbm estourou (de novo) nos EUA

[@francesconero1953]

By..gio..sss.primo .e..un..genio Ciao..Milano.. italy..