Friendly Fires - Hurting Page
"" is a standout track by the English indie rock band Friendly Fires , released in 2011 as the third single from their second studio album, Pala . Musical Composition & Production
: It features Ed Macfarlane’s head superimposed onto the body of a professional dancer. Friendly Fires - Hurting
The lyrics explore the emotional turmoil of a painful relationship where one person feels trapped and unable to break free from the other's physical and emotional influence. "" is a standout track by the English
: For this track, the band used an MPC to chop up an old 80s disco record, layering their own music and vocals on top. : For this track, the band used an
: Macfarlane noted that finding a dancer who could accurately replicate his specific, energetic hip movements for the "body double" role was difficult.
: The Harlem Gospel Choir provides backing vocals, giving the track a soulful, 80s R&B edge.
Directed by , the music video is well-known for its surreal and "bizarre" visual style:
