Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels May 2026

It represents the chaotic, unorganized nature of the human mind.

Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith were heavily influenced by Arthur Janov’s "Primal Scream" therapy. Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels

The song fits the album's theme of finding comfort amidst trauma. It represents the chaotic, unorganized nature of the

Features a librarian, a chimpanzee, and a rabbi. Features a librarian, a chimpanzee, and a rabbi

"Head Over Heels" is the pinnacle of Tears For Fears’ "Sophisti-pop" era. Released in 1985, it served as the fourth single from their massive album, Songs from the Big Chair . While it feels like a straightforward love song, it carries the band's signature emotional complexity and intellectual weight. 🎹 Musical Architecture

Directed by Nigel Dick, the video is a surrealist departure from the era’s typical "glamour" clips. Filmed at the Emmanuel College library in Toronto.

The "Time to eat the sleep" coda adds a surreal, haunting finish. 📽️ The Library Music Video