It Serves You Right to Suffer

John Lee Hooker
It Serve You Right to Suffer (1966)
Moderate 85 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range5/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Blues track with gritty electric guitar riffs, steady drums, and expressive vocals featuring drawn-out moans and rhythmic phrasing. Moderate layering from backing band creates a full yet raw texture without harsh abrasiveness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsmild
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A classic blues song by John Lee Hooker about heartbreak and deserved suffering, featuring his signature boogie guitar style backed by jazz-influenced session musicians.

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Moods: emotional, melancholy, reflective

Traditions: blues

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