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Guilt
Hurts Lyrics


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When I'm gone
You will be someone new
You will see stars come out
You won't feel the pain I've caused
At all

'Cause someday I must face up
Someday you'll be better off on your own
So just let me go
Under the bridge
I'll carry this guilt
No more
So under the wave and out of your way
I'll go

When I'm gone
You will find someone new
And he won't lie and torture you
You won't cry of what you've lost
At all

And someday
When you wake up happy
You will thank the Lord that I've gone
So darling be strong
I'm under the bridge
I'll bury this guilt never more
So under the waves and out of your way
I'll go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hurts's song Guilt speak of a person who is consumed with regret and wants to end things with their partner for their own good. The song expresses the singer's belief that leaving is the best thing they can do for their partner, as it will enable them to move on and find someone better. The singer is hurting their partner and wants to release them from the pain and torture they are causing. The song is a powerful portrayal of the internal conflict between the desire to stay and the desire to do what is best for yourself and those you care about.


The singer repeats the phrase "under the bridge" throughout the song, a powerful metaphor that suggests they feel they are hiding from the world and trying to bury their shame and guilt. They are happy to be out of their partner's life, as it means they can finally bury the guilt that has been weighing them down.


In the end, the song is about letting go, acknowledging the mistakes you have made, and moving on. It speaks to the universal human struggle of trying to find a balance between doing what is best for yourself and doing what is best for the people you care about. It is a message of hope and strength, encouraging listeners to be strong in the face of adversity and to trust that things will get better in the end.


Line by Line Meaning

When I'm gone
When I am no longer present


You will be someone new
You will have the chance to start fresh and be a different person


You will see stars come out
You will be able to see beauty and light in the world again


You won't feel the pain I've caused
You will no longer suffer from the hurt and trauma that I have inflicted upon you


At all
Completely and totally


'Cause someday I must face up
Because there will eventually come a time when I must confront the consequences of my actions


Someday you'll be better off on your own
There will come a point in time when you will be better off without me in your life


So just let me go
Please allow me to leave and move on with my life


Under the bridge
I will hide away from the world


I'll carry this guilt
I will continue to bear the burden of my guilt and remorse


No more
I will no longer burden you with my guilt and sorrow


So under the wave and out of your way
I will disappear from your life and not cause any more trouble for you


I'll go
I will leave and not look back


You will find someone new
You will eventually meet someone else


And he won't lie and torture you
He will not be dishonest or hurtful towards you


You won't cry of what you've lost
You will not grieve over what you have lost due to my actions


And someday
At some point in time


When you wake up happy
When you feel content and satisfied with your life


You will thank the Lord that I've gone
You will express gratitude or relief that I am no longer in your life


So darling be strong
Stay strong and persevere through this difficult time


I'm under the bridge
I am still hiding away from the world and my problems


I'll bury this guilt never more
I will no longer be burdened by my guilt and shame


So under the waves and out of your way
I will disappear and not cause any more disruptions in your life


I'll go
I will leave and not look back




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