Tears For Fears - Sowing The Seeds Of Love (official - Music Video)

: A specific segment directed by Joanna Priestley was hand-animated with pencil on paper to emulate the style of Spanish painter Joan Miró .

Released in August 1989, the music video for is a psychedelic masterpiece that served as the lead single for Tears For Fears' third studio album, The Seeds of Love . Directed by Jim Blashfield , the video is famous for its groundbreaking visual effects and surrealist animation, winning MTV Video Music Awards for Best Breakthrough Video and Best Special Effects . Visual Style and Symbolism : A specific segment directed by Joanna Priestley

: 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 . Visual Style and Symbolism : The lyrics were

: The line "Politician granny with your high ideals" is a direct critique of Margaret Thatcher , written during the week she won her third consecutive term as UK Prime Minister . Production and Influences : Orzabal takes a dig

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

: 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

: 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 .