Until I Drown
Tears For Fears · Other Songs - Tears For Fears
took a long time to make amends
funny how the story goes
strip a man bare and burn his clothes
time is all i crave
it comes in waves
i will be here until i drown
system's on overload
goes to bed warm but wakes up cold
what a bloody cross to bare
time on my hands but i don't care
days are all the same
they wax and wane
i will be here until i drown
time is all i crave
it comes in waves
i will be here until i drown
days are all the same
they wax and wane
i will be here until i drown
time is all i crave
it comes in waves
i will be here until i drown
Until I Drown
Released in 1985, "Until I Drown" stands as a defining track in the catalog of Tears For Fears, capturing the band's transition from new wave to synth-pop while retaining its signature emotional depth. Written by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, the song features the distinctive vocal interplay between the two frontmen, blending melancholic lyrics with a driving electronic rhythm that became a staple of mid-80s pop music. The recording, often associated with the compilation "Famous Last Words - The Collection," highlights the group's ability to craft atmospheric soundscapes that resonated globally. Its enduring popularity underscores the song's role in cementing Tears For Fears' legacy as pioneers who successfully merged rock sensibilities with emerging electronic production techniques of the era.