Who wrote the music for a mad world?

The music for "A Mad World" (incorrectly written as "Mad World") was written and composed by English songwriter Roland Orzabal. Together with his songwriting partner Curt Smith, Orzabal formed the iconic musical duo Tears for Fears, releasing the song as part of their acclaimed 1982 debut album, "The Hurting." Orzabal's haunting melody and melancholic lyrics are central to the song's emotional impact and universal resonance, making "Mad World" a classic in contemporary music history.