Watch Me Bleed

Tears For Fears
The Hurting (1983)
Moderate 122 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Layered synths and gated reverb drums create a dense 80s new wave texture with moderate intensity, while echoing vocals add emotional depth without overwhelming harshness. Predictable rhythms support introspection but build tension through dynamic swells.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A synth-pop track from Tears For Fears' debut album The Hurting, expressing themes of emotional pain and growing up through brooding lyrics and electronic production.

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Moods: emotional, introspective, melancholy

Traditions: new wave, synth-pop

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