Gary Jules - "Mad World"
I love the juxtaposition of the melancholy song with the images of happy children joining hands to create whimsical scenes together...the opposite of madness. The light-hearted playfulness of the children makes the sadness caused by adults' choices more poignantly sad.
The song also causes me to think of how spending time with elementary school kids on a playground is such a good way to tear oneself out of one's depressed mind-set and enjoy life as they do. I love the fact that kids pull me back into the present where a simple activity like an underdog push on the swing or playing "Zombie" tag is a source of delight making the moment wonderful:
Mad World - Gary Jules - YouTube