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Feel the Pain
Dinosaur Jr. Lyrics


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I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing
I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing

I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing
I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing

Is it up to me?
You won't wait to see
Screwed us both again
About as close as you dare

I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing
I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing

Is it up to me?
You won't wait to see
Screwed us yet again
About as close as you dare
Hey, now take it back
Get off the attack
Trailin' on your scene
Just try and keep it clean

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dinosaur Jr.'s "Feel the Pain" speak to a sense of disconnect and numbness that arises from feeling too much pain. The repeated lines of "I feel the pain of everyone / Then I feel nothing" convey a sense of being overwhelmed by the weight of the world's suffering, to the point where it becomes impossible to feel anything at all. The repetition of this refrain underscores the idea that this state of emotional numbness has become a habitual response to the pain of others.


The second verse speaks to a sense of frustration with someone who has repeatedly let the speaker down. The lines "Is it up to me? / You won't wait to see / Screwed us both again / About as close as you dare" suggest a relationship in which one person is constantly made to feel the pain of the other's mistakes, and yet is expected to shoulder the responsibility for fixing things. The "you won't wait to see" line suggests that the person in question is acting hastily and without regard for others.


Overall, "Feel the Pain" speaks to a complex emotional state that many people can likely relate to. It's a feeling of compassion for others that becomes overwhelming, coupled with a sense of powerlessness to alleviate their suffering. The song suggests that this emotional state can lead to a kind of emotional paralysis, in which it becomes difficult to feel anything at all.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel the pain of everyone
I empathize with the struggles and suffering of others


Then I feel nothing
But often, that empathy ultimately leaves me feeling empty and numb


Is it up to me?
I question whether I have any control over the situation


You won't wait to see
Others around me act impulsively, without considering the consequences of their actions


Screwed us both again
Their recklessness has negatively impacted not only myself but them as well


About as close as you dare
They push boundaries but never quite cross them


Hey, now take it back
I implore them to retract their harmful behavior


Get off the attack
I ask them to refrain from being aggressive and confrontational


Trailin' on your scene
I notice how their actions have affected their image and reputation


Just try and keep it clean
I advise them to avoid any further negative behavior and maintain a positive image




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Written by: Joseph Mascis Jr.

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nik krit

I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing
I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing
I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing
I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing
Is it up to me?
You won't wait to see
Screwed us both again
About as close as you dare
I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing
I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing
Is it up to me?
You won't wait to see
Screwed us yet again
About as close as you dare
Hey now, take it back
Get off me, you're sad
Trailin' on your scene
Just try and keep it clean



Big Daddy

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I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing
I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing
I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing
I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing
Is it up to me?
You won't wait to see
Screwed us both again
About as close as you dare
I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing
I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing
Is it up to me?
You won't wait to see
Screwed us yet again
About as close as you dare
Hey now, take it back
Get off me, you're sad
Trailin' on your scene
Just try and keep it clean



slint69

I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing
I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing


I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing
I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing


Is it up to me?
You won't wait to see
Screwed us both again
About as close as you dare


I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing
I feel the pain of everyone
Then I feel nothing


Is it up to me?
You won't wait to see
Screwed us yet again
About as close as you dare


Hey now, take it back
Get off me, you're sad
Trailin' on your scene
Just try and keep it clean



Gabriel J 977

Siento el dolor
Siento el dolor de todos
luego no siento nada
siento el dolor de todos
luego no siento nada

Siento el dolor de todos
luego no siento nada
siento el dolor de todos
luego no siento nada

¿Depende de mi?
No esperarás para darte cuenta
nos han han vuelto a fregar
tan cercanamente como te llegas a atrever

Siento el dolor de todos
luego no siento nada
siento el dolor de todos
luego no siento nada

¿Depende de mi?
no esperarás para darte cuenta
nos han han vuelto a fregar19
tan cercanamente como te llegas a atrever
ahora escucha, retráctate
deja de atacar
sal de tu escenario
sólo inténtalo, y no ensucies


Que Paso!



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bob loblaw

It’s nice to be able to listen to this music without the crushing anxiety of high school in the back of my mind.

brandon furr

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Wandering Truth Seeker

I never had anxiety in highschool. If people didn't like me than forget them. Fortunate for me I was like by most. I could go sit at lunch play a game of Magic the gathering than go and talk to the football players and cheerleaders. Most people's anxiety came from trying to be something they were not.

songOmatic

yeah, now it's just the crushing anxiety of adulthood.

peace brother

Corde

what about the crushing anxiety of LIFE

Luis Fernando

Try the crushing anxiety of attending college where you find out that everything you learned in high school didn't prepare you for squat in college.

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ladistar

These guys are sick , why didn't they get big like nirvana , Pearl Jam, sound garden , etc? Way underrated.

FJP 124

Because they're not a particularly good band. Simple as that.

Hoodies&Timbs

I never heard of this band until tonight watching Henry Rollins mention them in an interview as a band he always sees live. I’m 42. Having fun checking them out

Manic Melody

Check out King Black Acid

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