The music video, directed by longtime collaborator , was filmed in Hervey Bay, Queensland. It features the band performing on a stark black-and-white stage, with special lighting effects that occasionally spell out the lyrics as Hutchence delivers them with his signature charismatic swagger. All Things Music Plus - Facebook
Moving Forward: The Resilience of INXS’s “Bitter Tears” INXS - Bitter Tears
Written by and Michael Hutchence , the track is fueled by a pounding piano line and vibrant horn sections that became a hallmark of the X sessions. While it didn't reach the same chart heights in the US as "Suicide Blonde" or "Disappear," it was a significant hit in Canada and reached the top 30 in the UK. The music video, directed by longtime collaborator ,
Released in February 1991, served as a high-energy reminder of INXS’s global dominance during their peak era. As the fourth single from their multi-platinum album X , it captures a band balancing the massive expectations of a post- Kick world with a desire to keep their sound fresh and soulful. The Sound of Survival While it didn't reach the same chart heights
The song’s lyrics explore themes of and the choice to overcome past failures. Hutchence sings about seeing a "way forward for the first time in years," urging himself and the listener to "push away those bitter tears" rather than languishing in old, worn-out patterns. Visuals and Iconic Live Moments