top of page

Want To Be Sad? Here are Some Mad World Cover Songs to Cry To.

  • Writer: Dylanna Fisher
    Dylanna Fisher
  • Apr 3, 2022
  • 3 min read

It’s okay to cry especially listening to Mad World cover songs. “Mad World” is a beautiful song for when you need to shed some tears especially when it comes to the Mad World Cover Songs.

Introducing This Very Mad World

This sad song was popularized by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules in an emotional version. The original song was released in 1982. Tears for Fears are an English pop-rock band based in Bath, United Kingdom in the early 80s bringing a new sound to the UK. Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith make up this rocking band. They cover a range of genres. Their music includes Rock, Pop music, New wave, Pop rock, and Synth-pop. They also explore Alternative rock, Hard rock, Post-punk, Sophisti-pop, and Pop.

They haven’t completely stopped making and performing music. Their newest album was released at the start of 2022. On 25 February, Concord Records released The Tipping Point. in November of 2021, they announced a US and UK summer tour starting in May 2022. Check out their website for up-to-date information.

Why Do We Listen To Sad Songs?

There’s a little bit of everything for someone to feel something. These sad songs are supposed to be sad so that we feel sad while listening to sad songs. Sometimes it’s good to be sad. This is because there’s a release of all that tension and built-up emotion that’s been compounding. It’s good to let out our emotions in healthy and constructive ways. Tears are just one example of this.

alone man person sadness
Photo by Pixabay on

“In general, sad music is thought to cause us to experience sadness, which is considered an unpleasant emotion. As a result, the question arises as to why we listen to sad music if it evokes sadness. One possible answer to this question is that we may feel positive emotions when we listen to sad music,” explainsAi KawakamiKiyoshi FurukawaKentaro Katahira, and Kazuo Okanoya of the Tokyo University of the Arts.  

Let the lyrics tug at your heartstrings with these covers of this incredibly sad and dramatic song. Need the lyrics in order to feel all the feels? We completely understand. So, read the following link for the Mad World lyrics here: Tears for Fears – Mad World Lyrics | AZLyrics.com.

Mad World Cover Songs

Now, Switching Styles has scoured the internet. We’ve found you the best of the best, the cream of the crop, the crowing achievement. Below are some of our personal favourite covers for your listening pleasure of “Mad World”. Listen and let us know your favorite in the comments under the post.

“Mad World” Metal Cover By Black Empire

“Mad World” Metal Cover By Evestus

“Mad World” Cover By Melodicka Bros

“Mad World” Cover By Post Modern Jukebox Featuring Puddles Pity Party And Haley Reinhart

“Mad World” Cover By Chase Eagleson

“Mad World” Remix By Ian Storm And Silkandstones

“Mad World” Cover By Timmy Trumpet And Gabry Ponte

“Mad World” Cover By Peter Hollens

“Mad World” Cover By Andie Case

Final Thoughts on Mad World Cover Songs

Did you know that tears aren’t made up of water and salt? All tears contain enzymes, lipids, metabolites and electrolytes but not all types of tears are built the same. In fact, Emotional tears have additional proteins and hormones. These added ingredients can include prolactin, adrenocorticotropic hormone, Leu-enkephalin, potassium, and manganese. However, science isn’t completely aware of exactly why. There are a few theories. One suggests self-regulation of the human body brings it back to a homeostasis level, and another suggests it returns to the body’s status quo.

Which one was the saddest cover, do you think? Comment your thoughts below!

Comments

Rated 0 out of 5 stars.
No ratings yet

Add a rating

Switching Styles is based in central Alberta, on the enduring homelands of many Indigenous Peoples, including the Beaver, Big Stone Cree, Cree, Dënéndeh, Ĩyãħé Nakón mąkóce (Stoney), Kelly Lake Métis Settlement Society, Ktunaxa ɁamakɁis, Lheidli T’enneh, Michif Piyii (Métis), Mountain Métis, Niitsítpiis-stahkoii (Blackfoot / Niitsítapi), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Tsuut’ina, ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐤ ᐊᐢᑭᕀ Nêhiyaw-Askiy (Plains Cree), Woodland Cree, and many others. As a Canadian music platform, we recognize that the arts exist within broader systems shaped by colonial history. Colonial policies and practices deliberately sought to suppress Indigenous cultures, traditions, and songs. We acknowledge this history and its ongoing impacts of colonialism. We are grateful for the opportunity to share music and culture on these lands, and we commit to ongoing learning, accountability, respect, and meaningful action.
 

We commit to supporting Indigenous voices and ensuring that Indigenous music, stories, and cultures are protected, amplified, and never erased.

bottom of page