Suffer the Children
Tears for Fears
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It's a sad affair When there's no one there He calls out in the night And it's so unfair At least it seems that way When you gave him his life And all this time he's been getting you down You ought to pick him up when there's no one around And convince him Just talk to him 'cause he knows in his heart you won't be home soon He's an only child in an only room And he's dependent on you Oh he's dependent on you And it seems so strange That at the end of the day Making love can be so good But the Pain of birth What is it worth When it don't turn out the way it should And all this time he's been getting you down You ought to pick him up when there's no one around And convince him Just talk to him 'cause he knows in his heart you won't be home soon He's an only child in an only room And he's dependent on you Oh, he's dependent on you la la la la la la la, la la la la la la la la la la la la, la la la la la la la la la la la la, la la la la la la la la la la la la, la la la la la Suffer, suffer the children Suffer, suffer the children Suffer, suffer the children Suffer, suffer the children Suffer, suffer the children Suffer, suffer the children Suffer, suffer the children
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Suffer the Children" is a song by British band Tears for Fears. It was their debut single, first released in 1981.
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Album DetailsAlthough it initially failed to chart, it was re-recorded for their 1983 debut album, "The Hurting", and was re-released as a single, charting in the UK, US, and other countries.
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Band MembersThe band, Tears for Fears, was composed of Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith. Both of them have shared that their songs, including "Suffer the Children," are influenced by their troubled childhoods.
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Song PopularityThe song peaked at number 52 on the UK Singles Charts, although not a big hit, it helped to establish Tears for Fears in the music industry.
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Theme and Meaning"Suffer the Children" was directly inspired by Janov's work, Primal Theory, which speaks to the impact of childhood pain on the adult. Their album "The Hurting" includes several songs with this central theme.
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Name OriginThe band's name, Tears for Fears, was derived from Janov's notion that tears are the ultimate release for children suffering from emotional pain.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Suffer the Children," directed by Clive Richardson, includes powerful imagery related to the song's theme of childhood trauma and pain.
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Musical StyleLike many of Tears for Fears' earlier songs, "Suffer the Children" showcases the band's synth-pop style, which was popular in the early 1980s.
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Critical ReceptionWhile not as commercially successful as some of their later hits, "Suffer the Children" was generally well-received by critics who appreciated its thought-provoking lyrics and melodic synth-pop sound.
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Live PerformancesDespite its initial relative lack of commercial success, "Suffer the Children" has been a staple in Tears for Fears' live performances since its release.
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