Every Little Bit Hurts
Aretha Franklin Lyrics

Yes, it's love, so much love
The relationship between the singer and the addressee was built on a strong foundation of love.

You are the one
The addressee is the love of the singer's life and they can't imagine being with anyone else.

I can't admit that I was wrong
The singer is struggling to accept that their actions contributed to the demise of their relationship.

Took you for granted now I'm all alone
The artist acknowledges that they didn't appreciate the addressee enough and now they're paying the consequences.

It was so silly, all the things we said
In hindsight, the artist recognizes that most of the arguments they had were petty and insignificant.

All the words of pain runnin' through my head
The singer can't shake off the hurtful words that were exchanged between them and the addressee.

If I had the chance I'd let you know
The singer wishes they could convey to the addressee how much they still love them.

I'll tell you that I never want you to go
The artist wants the addressee to know that they'll do everything in their power to keep them around.

These tears I cry won't let me rest
The artist is consumed with sadness and can't find any peace of mind.

'Til you return
The artist is holding out hope that the addressee will come back to them.

There's not one day that goes by
The singer is struggling to come to terms with the fact that their relationship is over and they miss the addressee dearly.

That I don't cry for you
The artist is emotionally devastated by the absence of the addressee and can't help but shed tears.

That I'm not singing the blues
The singer is in a state of melancholy and is expressing their sorrow through music.

That I don't wish it could work
The singer still yearns for their relationship to be rekindled and is hoping for a second chance.

And it's tearing me up inside
The singer is experiencing great emotional pain due to the current state of their relationship.

Every little bit hurts
The smallest reminders of their relationship, such as a song or a memory, cause the artist immense emotional pain.

You used to kiss me
The artist is reminiscing about the past and the physical affection that they would share with the addressee.

You used to hold me
The singer is nostalgic for the physical intimacy that used to exist between them and the addressee.

You used to love me
The singer is lamenting the fact that the love that used to be present in their relationship has faded away.

You used to touch me
The artist is expressing their longing for the physical touch and closeness that they used to share with the addressee.

All night long, you made everything alright
The artist is acknowledging the comfort and solace they used to find in the presence of the addressee, especially during difficult times.

But now you're gone and I'm all alone
The artist is experiencing immense loneliness and heartache due to the absence of the addressee.

Things have stayed the same
Despite the passage of time, the singer's feelings for the addressee have not changed.

And all I'm really trying to say
The artist wants to convey the depth of their feelings for the addressee, but is struggling to find the right words.

I'm the one to blame
The singer acknowledges that their own actions and mistakes led to the breakdown of their relationship.

Oh oh oh ah
This is a vocalization and does not have a clear meaning.