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Hurt People Hurt People

by Broken Bear

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Hurt People Hurt People is a poignant reflection on the complexities of human emotions and the intricate connections between pain and empathy. With their signature blend of melodic introspection and raw honesty, Broken Bear take listeners on an introspective voyage through the labyrinth of emotions that define the human experience.

This song is an exploration of the vulnerability and fragility that exists within us all. It's about recognising that our actions can often be a reflection of our own pain, and through understanding and empathy, we can begin to break that cycle.

Growling guitars and haunting melodies, drenched in reverb, seamlessly lead the listener through a landscape of emotions. The hooky singalong chorus embedded within the track becomes an unforgettable centerpiece. This is quintessential Broken Bear — their signature dark, melancholic style — which has garnered them comparisons to iconic acts such as Nirvana, Radiohead, Fleetwood Mac, and The Cranberries.

Broken Bear are regulars on Tom Robinson’s BBC 6Music Mixtape and on BBC Introducing. Genuinely difficult to pigeon-hole, the pair’s music blends alt-rock, indie, shoe-gaze, garage rock, grunge and everything in between, creating a captivating symphony that defies categorisation.

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I know this didn’t just start with you
Don’t think you’ve ever thought it all through
Runs in the family, it’s true
Hurt people, hurt people

We repeat what we don’t repair
And carry on, just unaware
Leave a gap when you should be there, yeah

Oh, break the loop, break the cycle
Oh, break the loop, break the cycle

It stops with me
It stops with me

I need the parent you didn’t have
Not reflect, reject this circle of sad
Can’t give what you’ve never had
Hurt people, hurt people

We repeat what we don’t repair
And carry on, just unaware
Leave a gap when you should be there

Oh, break the loop, break the cycle
Oh, break the loop, break the cycle

It stops with me
It stops with me

Oh, break the loop, break the cycle
Oh, break the loop, break the cycle
Oh, break the loop, break the cycle
Oh, break the loop, break the cycle

It stops with me
It stops with me

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released January 9, 2023
Everything by Broken Bear

(except for mastering which is far better handled by Pete Maher)

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Broken Bear London, UK

"The perfect soundtrack for the impending apocalypse” - Kate Hoare (IAMUR)

Grunge / alt-rock / shoegaze duo Broken Bear are carving out their own sound but comparisons have been drawn with Nirvana, Radiohead, Fleetwood Mac and The Cranberries.

Broken Bear are regulars on their local BBC Introducing show (Surrey & Sussex) and have been championed by Tom Robinson on his BBC 6Music mixtape. ... more

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