After signing with Wind-up Records, Alter Bridge released their debut album One Day Remains in August 2004, much of which was written by Tremonti the previous year. The album reached No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and, received mixed reviews, and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in November 2004. This was followed in 2007 by the more positively-reviewed Blackbird, which marked the beginning of a long partnership between the band and producer Michael Baskette. The album reached No. 13 in the U.S. and was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry.
Following continued activities with the members' other bands and side projects, Alter Bridge released AB III in 2010. It received critical acclaim and commercial success on Roadrunner Records, with its lead single "Isolation" topping the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. Alter Bridge released Fortress to further acclaim in 2013, as the band's members continued splitting their time between various projects. The Last Hero followed on Napalm Records in 2016, becoming the band's first album since its debut to reach the top ten of the Billboard 200, and its first to reach the top five of the UK Albums Chart. Their sixth studio album, Walk the Sky, was released in 2019, and was followed by Walk the Sky 2.0 in 2020. The band's seventh album Pawns & Kings was released on October 14, 2022.
As of 2023 Alter Bridge has sold over 5 million records worldwide.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alter_Bridge
Studio albums
One Day Remains (2004)
Blackbird (2007)
AB III (2010)
Fortress (2013)
The Last Hero (2016)
Walk the Sky (2019)
Pawns & Kings (2022)
I Know It Hurts
Alter Bridge Lyrics
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You say you can't go on
You only take as you're given
And now your hope is all but gone
Though you lost your way (Now is not forever)
But I know your pain
But I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
In the end you'll find what you deserve
Still I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
There are tides slowly rising, the storm is on its way, yeah
But you can't keep on fighting, so battered, worn and so afraid
Though it's sad and wrong, I hope you will remember
You must carry on
We all fall sometimes you're not the first
But I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
In the end you'll find what you deserve
Still I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
There's still tomorrow, hold on, hold on
There's still tomorrow, just wait, just wait
There's still tomorrow, hold on, hold on
We all fall sometimes you're not the first
But I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
In the end you'll find what you deserve
Still I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
The lyrics of "I Know It Hurts" by Aalter Bridge describe a person who has lost their way and seems to have given up hope. They feel like they can't continue on and can only take what they're given. The song speaks to their pain and assures them that they're not alone, that we all fall sometimes. The chorus repeats that the singer knows it hurts, but that the person will eventually find what they deserve.
The second verse describes a storm on the horizon, with tides slowly rising. The person is battered and afraid, but they can't keep fighting. Despite the sadness of their situation, the singer hopes that the person will remember that they must carry on. The chorus repeats, assuring the person that there's still tomorrow, and that they should hold on.
The song's message is one of hope and resilience, offering comfort to those who may be struggling. It reminds us that we all experience pain and setbacks, but that we can't give up hope. The song's uplifting melody reinforces this message, encouraging listeners to hold on in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
And you say this ain't living
You feel like life isn't worth living
You say you can't go on
You feel like you can't keep going
You only take as you're given
You feel like you have no control over your life
And now your hope is all but gone
You've lost your hope for the future
Though you lost your way (Now is not forever)
You may be lost right now, but it won't always be that way
But I know your pain
I understand how much you're hurting
We all fall sometimes you're not the first
Everyone experiences hardships, you're not alone
But I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
I know that your pain is real
In the end you'll find what you deserve
You'll eventually find what you're truly meant to have
Still I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
But for now, I understand that it still hurts
There are tides slowly rising, the storm is on its way, yeah
Trouble is coming, and it's building up slowly
But you can't keep on fighting, so battered, worn and so afraid
You can't keep fighting forever, you're tired and scared
Though it's sad and wrong, I hope you will remember
Even though it's hard, I hope you can remember something positive
You must carry on
You have to keep going, even though it's difficult
There's still tomorrow, hold on, hold on
There's still a future, don't give up
There's still tomorrow, just wait, just wait
There's still time, be patient
We all fall sometimes you're not the first
Everyone experiences hardships, you're not alone
But I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
I know that your pain is real
In the end you'll find what you deserve
You'll eventually find what you're truly meant to have
Still I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
But for now, I understand that it still hurts
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARK TREMONTI, MYLES KENNEDY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
T_ravi_ous
And you say this ain't living
You say you can't go on
You only take as you're given
And now your hope is all but gone
Though you lost your way (Now is not forever)
But I know your pain
We all fall sometimes you're not the first
But I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
In the end you'll find what you deserve
Still I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
There are tides slowly rising, the storm is on its way, yeah
But you can't keep on fighting, so battered, worn and so afraid
Though it's sad and wrong, I hope you will remember
You must carry on
We all fall sometimes you're not the first
But I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
In the end you'll find what you deserve
Still I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
There's still tomorrow, hold on, hold on
There's still tomorrow, just wait, just wait
There's still tomorrow, hold on, hold on
We all fall sometimes you're not the first
But I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
In the end you'll find what you deserve
Still I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
T_ravi_ous
And you say this ain't living
You say you can't go on
You only take as you're given
And now your hope is all but gone
Though you lost your way (Now is not forever)
But I know your pain
We all fall sometimes you're not the first
But I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
In the end you'll find what you deserve
Still I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
There are tides slowly rising, the storm is on its way, yeah
But you can't keep on fighting, so battered, worn and so afraid
Though it's sad and wrong, I hope you will remember
You must carry on
We all fall sometimes you're not the first
But I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
In the end you'll find what you deserve
Still I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
There's still tomorrow, hold on, hold on
There's still tomorrow, just wait, just wait
There's still tomorrow, hold on, hold on
We all fall sometimes you're not the first
But I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
In the end you'll find what you deserve
Still I know it hurts, yeah I know it hurts
Alejandra Lopez
I became an Alter Bridge fan right after I listened to this.
Funny thing is, this song introduced me to rock music. I was 14 when I discovered it and I have no regrets. Best thing that could happen to me.
And now, being 18 yrs old and waiting for their new album being released this year on October, I look back and I only want to thank alter bridge for helping me to get through these years with their songs, specially this one.
dzonyyya
In case you haven't, check their new track "Wouldn't you rather." It just came out a few days ago. And damn, it is a fine-tune! Guess we are all blessed to live at the same time that AB exists in. I don't think that I will ever be able to listen to any other artist with the same passion. There is just something to their songs. The lyrics are relatable in so many different ways. With every listen of any particular song, I always tend to feel something different than the last time. I don't know how they do it, and I guess I shouldn't ever find out, but I hope they will never stop doing it.
Elijah Clark
Damn. This song is deep. I am currently depressed, so this really helps.
Tajbir Singh
@Elijah Varley 😂😂😂😂
Elijah Varley
@Sir Greg I feel personally attacked
Sir Greg
I have a friend also named Elijah he eats ice cream when he’s sad
Helena K
How are you now?
Nick Van Oort
When I was in a state of mind where unsubscribing from life didn't seem so bad, a random girl send this song to me. It made me cry, but I felt a small bit of compassion.. like she understood me. I really needed that, it made sure I am still here... years later.
Anshuman singh
I absolutely love this song and this band.