Tearproof
Undertones · Anthology [2008]
She's a girl in a million
And does what a million girls do
Every so slightly
Finger tipped tightly to
Tearproof - tearproof
First in the phone book
Who looks such nice girl now
Magazine madness
Guaranteed to show you how
Tearproof - tearproof
What ever you fancy
A borderline case took down
An American hostess
Don't take a chance to be around
Tearproof - tearproof
And does what a million girls do
Every so slightly
Finger tipped tightly to
Tearproof - tearproof
First in the phone book
Who looks such nice girl now
Magazine madness
Guaranteed to show you how
Tearproof - tearproof
What ever you fancy
A borderline case took down
An American hostess
Don't take a chance to be around
Tearproof - tearproof
Tearproof - Undertones
Released on the 2008 Anthology compilation, 'Tearproof' stands as a defining track in the post-punk revival of the early 1980s. Written by Vince Clarke, the song exemplifies the band's signature blend of synthesizer-driven melodies and driving basslines, characteristic of their work on the True Confessions singles. The recording captures the raw energy and melodic sophistication that made the Undertones a pivotal force in the Manchester music scene. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to fuse catchy pop structures with a darker, more atmospheric production style, cementing its place in the canon of classic synth-pop. The track remains a staple for fans exploring the genre's evolution during its peak era.

