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The song opens with a distinctive riff, which Rick notes is borrowed from an earlier Tears for Fears track, "Broken." The intro features a modal Lydian sound—a bright, uplifting tonality achieved through a C power chord and a melody built around the fifth of C major, shifting unexpectedly to a sharp 4, creating a characteristic Lydian flavor.
As the bass ascends to D, a switch to Mixolydian mode occurs, evidenced by the prominent flattened seventh (B♭), which lends a bluesy, open feel. The introduction's modal interplay—combining the Lydian and Mixolydian modes—contributes to the brightness and grandeur that define the song's mood, supported further by lush string swells and a compelling guitar entry.