Suffer the Children

Tears for Fears
The Hurting (1983)
Moderate 115 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range5/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Synth-driven with steady electronic pulses and childlike bridge vocals creating a haunting yet accessible texture; minimal harsh elements but repetitive sequencer patterns may build emotional intensity gradually.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

Debut single by Tears for Fears, a synthpop track addressing parental emotional neglect inspired by primal therapy, re-recorded for their 1983 album The Hurting.

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Moods: emotional, melancholy, reflective

Traditions: new wave, synthpop

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