Tears For Fears - Sowing The Seeds Of Love (official Music Video) [100% VERIFIED]

: Inspired by graffiti near Orzabal's home, the sunflower became a synchronous symbol for the Ecology Party (Green Party), which gained significant votes during the song's release . Production and Influences

Watch the official remastered 4K music video to see Jim Blashfield's award-winning visual effects in detail:

While the music is a joyous homage to 1960s , the lyrics are overtly political : : Inspired by graffiti near Orzabal's home, the

: Orzabal takes a dig at fellow musician Paul Weller with the line "Kick out the Style, bring back the Jam," feeling Weller had lost his working-class edge with his band The Style Council compared to his previous group, The Jam .

: Frequent depictions of sunflowers and planting seeds reflect the song's title and its themes of growth and environmental awareness . Political and Social Themes Political and Social Themes : The track is

: The track is widely considered a pastiche of late-1960s Beatles, specifically drawing from "I Am the Walrus" and the brass arrangements of "Penny Lane" .

: The lyrics were influenced by Orzabal’s interest in psychology and philosophy, specifically referencing Jean-Paul Sartre’s Les Mains Sales and Arthur Janov’s Primal Scream . and a Pagan-style sun .

: The video is rich with diverse cultural references, including the Eye of Providence (pyramid with a glowing eye), spinning Buddhas, Egyptian Ankhs, and a Pagan-style sun .