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Tears for Fears Popular Song Rankings [2025]

Tears for Fears Popular Song Rankings [2025]
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Tears for Fears Popular Song Rankings [2025]

Tears for Fears is a British duo that released numerous hit songs in the 1980s.

Their album “Shout” became a massive hit, selling nearly 10 million copies worldwide.

Here is a ranking of some of their most popular songs.

Tears for Fears Popular Song Rankings [2025]

Everybody Wants To Rule The WorldTears for Fears1rank/position

Tears For Fears – Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Official Music Video)
Everybody Wants To Rule The WorldTears for Fears

The song “Everybody Wants To Rule The World,” a massive hit from the ’80s, is a well-known classic by Tears for Fears that’s currently gaining major attention through TikTok.

With its deep vocals and smooth melodic lines, the track gradually rose in popularity in the latter half of 2023 and became one of the first revival hits of 2024.

Overseas, it seems to be frequently used in slightly surreal, comedic videos.

The addictive chorus is absolutely stunning!

ShoutTears for Fears2rank/position

Tears For Fears – Shout (Official Music Video)
ShoutTears for Fears

“Shout,” performed by the British band Tears for Fears, is the title track from the album Shout, released in 1985.

The album reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

Billboard chart and No.

2 in the UK, while the single “Shout” peaked at No.

4 in the UK and No.

1 in the U.

S.

Characterized by its distinctive synthesizer sound, the song also inspired the official England national team support song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Sowing The Seeds Of LoveTears for Fears3rank/position

Tears For Fears – Sowing The Seeds Of Love
Sowing The Seeds Of LoveTears for Fears

This is a commercial for the sixth-generation Silvia, which underwent a model change in 1993.

Even though it’s a sports car, the ad conveys a refined and elegant vibe.

The BGM features the stylish “Sowing The Seeds Of Love,” one of Tears for Fears’ signature songs released in 1989, boasting a cool, solid groove characteristic of Western rock.

Mad WorldTears for Fears4rank/position

Mad World by Tears For Fears Original HQ 1983
Mad World Tears for Fears

For Tears for Fears, this song was their first big hit, but in fact the lyrics are somewhat on the depressive side.

In contrast, the melody isn’t all that gloomy; it feels like a tune that soothes the soul.

The World Is Yours To TakeTears For Fears & Paulo Londra & Lil Baby5rank/position

The World Is Yours To Take (Latin Remix / Budweiser Anthem Of The FIFA World Cup 2022)
The World Is Yours To TakeTears For Fears & Paulo Londra & Lil Baby

The commercial song for the FIFA World Cup 2022, “The World Is Yours To Take.” This track is a stylish dance-pop number by the British duo Tears for Fears.

Centered on rap and unfolding with a rhythmic groove, it naturally gets you hyped as you listen! The background chorus also adds a great touch.

In addition to the original English version, there’s a Latin mix, which is also cool—be sure to check it out.

Mad WorldTears for Fears6rank/position

Tears For Fears – Mad World (Official Music Video)
Mad WorldTears for Fears

A track that sings about a depressed young person who feels empty and unwell in life.

It was released by Tears for Fears in 1982.

The cover version by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules is used in the 2001 film Donnie Darko.

Woman In ChainsTears for Fears7rank/position

Tears For Fears – Woman In Chains ft. Oleta Adams
Woman In ChainsTears for Fears

Included on the 1989 album The Seeds of Love.

A two-piece rock band from the UK formed in 1981.

This track features American gospel singer Oleta Adams.

Set against a slow-tempo rhythm and a melodically striking line colored by lyrical guitar, the soulful vocals sink into your heart and leave you deeply moved.

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