Directed by , the music video is well-known for its surreal and "bizarre" visual style:
"" 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
: For this track, the band used an MPC to chop up an old 80s disco record, layering their own music and vocals on top. Friendly Fires - Hurting
: The Harlem Gospel Choir provides backing vocals, giving the track a soulful, 80s R&B edge.
: It features Ed Macfarlane’s head superimposed onto the body of a professional dancer. Directed by , the music video is well-known
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.
The track is a blend of , nu-disco , and synth-pop . It features a high-energy, danceable production style characterized by: : It features Ed Macfarlane’s head superimposed onto
: The song was produced by Paul Epworth , Chris Zane , and the band's frontman, Ed Macfarlane . Lyrical Meaning