Frankie Teardrop
Suicide
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Frankie teardrop Twenty year old Frankie He's married he's got a kid And he's working in a factory He's working from seven to five He's just trying to survive Well lets hear it for Frankie Frankie Frankie Well Frankie can't make it 'Cause things are just too hard Frankie can't make enough money Frankie can't buy enough food And Frankie's getting evicted Oh let's hear it for Frankie Oh Frankie Frankie Oh Frankie Frankie Frankie is so desperate He's gonna kill his wife and kids Frankie's gonna kill his kid Frankie picked up a gun Pointed at the six month old in the crib Oh Frankie Frankie looked at his wife Shot her "Oh what have I done?" Let's hear it for Frankie Frankie teardrop Frankie put the gun to his head Frankie's dead Frankie's lying in hell We're all Frankies We're all lying in hell
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Written by: ALAN VEGA, MARTIN REVERBY
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15 facts about this song
Genre"Frankie Teardrop" is classified as electronic, synth-punk, minimalist and industrial music, making it a landmark piece in these genres.
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Single LengthWith a running time of 10 minutes and 26 seconds, it is one of the longest tracks on Suicide's debut album.
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Concept and StoryThe song tells the story of a 20 year-old factory worker named Frankie, who is driven to insanity by poverty and unemployment, ultimately leading to the murder of his wife and child and his own suicide.
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Controversial ImpactThe song's controversial content and the raw emotion it evokes have made it a cult classic, yet it remains a contentious piece of music, not favoured by everyone.
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Radio BroadcastDespite its length and content, this song was played in its entirety by the influential BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel, and figured on his "Peel Sessions."
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Album"Frankie Teardrop" is a track from Suicide's self-titled debut album, released in 1977.
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Band MembersSuicide, a duo comprising of Alan Vega and Martin Rev, was known for their confrontational live performances and minimalist style. Alan Vega is the vocalist who told the story of Frankie Teardrop.
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StyleThe song is minimalist and repetitive - featuring a one-note pulsating synthesizer and rudimentary drum machine beat while Vega's wails and screams paint a picture of Frankie's descent into madness.
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InfluenceDespite its controversial reception, "Frankie Teardrop" has been referenced and covered by numerous artists since its release, highlighting its influence in pop culture.
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CommentaryThe song is often viewed as a commentary on American life in the 70s, dealing with issues of mental health, poverty and societal pressures.
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Signature Song"Frankie Teardrop" is often considered Suicide's signature song, showcasing their abrasive, uncompromising style.
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Live PerformancesWhen performed live, Vega would scream and yell to demonstrate Frankie's mental breakdown, often leaving audiences notable shaken.
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Critic ViewsRolling Stone named the song as one of 25 songs that are "truly terrifying", citing its "ten minutes of excruciating intensity".
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SamplingParts of "Frankie Teardrop" have been sampled in songs by artists as diverse as M.I.A. and Bruce Springsteen, reflecting its broad influence in music.
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YouTube SeriesThe song has even inspired its own YouTube series, "The Frankie Teardrop Challenge", in which people film their reactions to listening to "Frankie Teardrop" for the first time.
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