Hurts
And Harmony Dies Lyrics

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There were too many thoughts that we found as soon we exposed our thoughts to the others
Thus we have learned to be cautious in showing them because after all we were talking to our religious enemies
There were times when I talked to my parents about the meaning of it all
The answers I've found so far
But my efforts turned to be futile
Since there was a wall that could have crumbled down on me
Accusing me to be blasphemous
Thus I decided to forge a mask

I've been an atheist for my parents
As well as for all those who know me
In the meanwhile, I was engraving indelible drawings on my body
Drawings of someone who shall never kneel to Christendom
Then came Aestheticism, which I've never been hiding
After all, my blasphemous clothes were the icon of the music that nourished all my days
Still, there were other people across the world who walked or had already walked on the same path that I trode upon
There were forms of hate, abuses, scratches and laughing
But they weren't many thought
However, they were hurting as if they were endless
And so hate has been growing in me

The whole would have burned one day
With carbonised people as a framework to our eternal victory

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to And Harmony Dies's song "Hurts" touch on the struggles of self-expression and the pain that accompanies rejection from those closest to us. The opening lines speak to the fear of judgement and the risks of vulnerability when sharing thoughts and beliefs with others. The reference to "religious enemies" suggests a wider cultural or societal conflict, where the weight of expectation and conformity can be oppressive. The search for meaning and understanding is further explored in the subsequent lines, with the singer feeling unsuccessful in their efforts to communicate with their parents. The use of the word "futile" suggests a sense of disappointment and resignation.

The concept of wearing a "mask" is introduced, which could be interpreted in numerous ways. It could be seen as a form of protection, a way of hiding one's true self from others who might judge or harm, or as a form of defiance against societal norms. The singer then reveals their atheism and their rebellious nature, illustrated by the "indelible drawings" on their body. The act of drawing on oneself is often associated with catharsis or self-expression, suggesting that the singer finds relief or strength in these markings. The references to "Christendom" and "blasphemy" suggest a rejection of traditional religion or culture, which is reinforced by the later reference to 'Aestheticism'.

The second half of the song takes a darker turn, with the singer admitting to feelings of hate and a desire for revenge. The imagery of a burning world and "carbonised people" suggests a nihilistic or apocalyptic worldview, with the singer rejecting any notion of eternal life or salvation. The repetition of the word "hurts" throughout the song emphasizes the pain that accompanies the themes of rejection, rebellion, and revenge.

Line by Line Meaning

There were too many thoughts that we found as soon we exposed our thoughts to the others
We discovered that there were too many thoughts when we expressed ourselves to others.

Thus we have learned to be cautious in showing them because after all we were talking to our religious enemies
As we talked to our religious enemies, we learned to be cautious in sharing our thoughts with them.

There were times when I talked to my parents about the meaning of it all
Sometimes, I spoke with my parents about the meaning of life.

The answers I've found so far
These are the answers I have found thus far.

But my efforts turned to be futile
My efforts proved to be useless.

Since there was a wall that could have crumbled down on me
I could not get past the wall that threatened to harm me.

Accusing me to be blasphemous
They accused me of blasphemy.

Thus I decided to forge a mask
Therefore, I chose to create a false persona.

I've been an atheist for my parents
I pretended to be an atheist for my parents' benefit.

As well as for all those who know me
And for anyone who knew me.

In the meanwhile, I was engraving indelible drawings on my body
During this time, I was tattooing permanent drawings onto my body.

Drawings of someone who shall never kneel to Christendom
These drawings show someone who refuses to bow down to Christianity.

Then came Aestheticism, which I've never been hiding
Later, I embraced Aestheticism and did not hide it.

After all, my blasphemous clothes were the icon of the music that nourished all my days
My daring clothing was a symbol of the music that was important to me.

Still, there were other people across the world who walked or had already walked on the same path that I trode upon
However, there were other people in the world who shared my experience.

There were forms of hate, abuses, scratches and laughing
There was plenty of hate, abuse, mocking, and even physical harm.

But they weren't many thought
But these occurrences were not frequent.

However, they were hurting as if they were endless
Nevertheless, the pain they caused felt unending.

And so hate has been growing in me
As a result, my hatred towards my oppressors grew.

The whole would have burned one day
Eventually, everything would have been destroyed.

With carbonised people as a framework to our eternal victory
We believed that the burnt remains of our enemies would serve as a foundation for our everlasting triumph.

Contributed by Matthew C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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