Advice for the Young at Heart

Tears for Fears

About Advice for the Young at Heart

"Advice for the Young at Heart" is a song by the English band Tears for Fears, taken from their 1989 album The Seeds of Love. It was released as the third single from the album in February 1990. The song was written by Roland Orzabal and keyboardist/singer Nicky Holland. The lead vocal was sung by Curt Smith (the only track on the whole The Seeds of Love album that he sang lead vocals on). The single only reached #89 in the US Billboard 100 but was a Top 40 hit in the UK (#36), France (#31), Canada (#25) and The Netherlands (#22), and a Top 20 hit in Ireland (#15). In 1992, when Tears for Fears released Tears Roll Down (Greatest Hits 82-92), "Advice for the Young at Heart" was re-released in Brazil.  


Year:
1989
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Advice for the young at heart
Soon we will be older
When we gonna make it work?

Too many people living in a secret world
While they play mothers and fathers
We play little boys and girls
When we gonna make it work?
I could be happy
I could be quite naive
It's only me and my shadows
Happy in our make believe
Soon

And with the hounds at bay
I'll call your bluff
'Cause it would be okay
To walk on tiptoes everyday

And when I think of you and all the love that's due
I'll make a promise, I'll make a stand
Cause to these big brown eyes, this comes as no surprise
We've got the whole wide world in our hands

Advice for the young at heart
Soon we will be older
When we gonna make it work?

Love is a promise
Love is a souvenir
Once given
Never forgotten, never let it disappear
This could be our last chance
When we gonna make it work?
Working hour is over

And how it makes me weep
'Cause someone sent my soul to sleep

And when I think of you and all the love that's due
I'll make a promise, I'll make a stand
Cause to these big brown eyes, this comes as no surprise
We've got the whole wide world in our hands

We've got the whole wide world in our hands
We've got the whole wide world in our hands

Advice for the young at heart
Soon we will be older
When we gonna make it work?

Advice for the young at heart
Soon we will be older
When we gonna make it work?

Working hour is over
We can do anything that we want
Anything that we feel like doing
Advice

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Tears for Fears

Tears for Fears are an English New Wave band formed in 1981 by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith. Founded after the dissolution of their first band, the mod-influenced Graduate, they were initially associated with the New Wave synthesizer bands of the early 1980s but later branched out into mainstream rock and pop, which led to international chart success. more »

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Written by: NICKY HOLLAND, ROLAND ORZABAL

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10 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"Advice for the Young at Heart" was released as the third single from Tears for Fears' 1989 album "The Seeds of Love". It achieved moderate success, peaking at number 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Songwriters
The song was written by the band members Roland Orzabal and Nicky Holland. It was one of the few songs from the album which credit another member aside from Orzabal as co-writer.
Nicky Holland’s Contribution
As co-writer, Nicky Holland played a significant role in the success of the song. She collaborated with Roland Orzabal on many of the tracks on "The Seeds of Love" album.
Vocal Duties
The lead vocals for "Advice for the Young at Heart" were provided by Curt Smith instead of the usual lead vocalist for the band, Roland Orzabal. This is one of the last recordings where Curt Smith sang lead before he left the band in 1991.
Inspired Title
The song's title is reportedly inspired by the phrase "advice for the young at heart soon we will be older" from the song "When I'm 64" by the Beatles.
Music Video
A music video was made for the song which features the band members in a car, intercut with scenes of an older woman remising about her past.
U.K. Chart Success
The song reached the top 5 in the UK singles chart. It peaked at number 5 and stayed in the top 40 for six weeks.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics talk about the wisdom that comes with age and the importance of making the most of one's youth. The message of the song resonated with young audiences, contributing to its commercial success.
Live Performances
“Advice for the Young at Heart" is frequently performed by Tears for Fears during their live performances and is well received by the audience.
Cover Versions
While this song is not as extensively covered as other Tears for Fears songs, there have been some notable renditions by other artists over the years, keeping the song alive in the public sphere.

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