Eric Clapton was inspired to write this because his son fell out the window from his 52 story apartment building in New York City. The loss of Conor, Eric's only son. As it turned out, this was Eric's best selling album since the Cream days. To this day it has sold more than 7 million copies in US only. Mostly because of the monster hit Tears In Heaven.
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most notably now, however, was their song "mad world", covered by gary jules for the film donnie darko.
most notably now, however, was their song "mad world", covered by gary jules for the film donnie darko.
"i find it kinda funny, i find it kinda sad, the dreams in which im dying are the best ive ever had. i find it hard to tell you, cause i find it hard to take, when people run in circles its a very very... MADDD WORLDDDD." -taken from mad world, by tears for fears
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A phrase used to describe a person who appears joyful and chipper around people but is actually emotionally distraught. Usually this results from heartbreak or a severely stubbed toe.
Johnny: Have you heard Al's joke about his last ex!!!?
Betty: It's funny! But I'm sure he hides the tears of a clown.
Johnny: ...Betty your such a frikin downer.
Betty: It's funny! But I'm sure he hides the tears of a clown.
Johnny: ...Betty your such a frikin downer.
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Easily one of the best 80's bands, whom just released a new album called Everybody Loves a Happy Ending.
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Get the Tears for Fears mug.noun. a delightful beverage to be sipped while cackling evilly or just fun to watch as they stream down the cheeks of the broken wretches you have utterly defeated. These may be gathered after activities such as revealing a bun in the oven is your doing, opening a giant can of whoop-ass or targeting an uncooperative captive's homeworld with planet-destroying lasers from a fully armed and operational battlestation.
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