Hurt You To Hear This
Austin Meade Lyrics
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They talkin′ 'bout it all the time
I′d rather box it up and solve it
It's such a simple little crime
I let 'em think I′ve got a problem
I like to see ′em waste their time
I like the struggle of a heartache
Ain't no black and white remake
It′s gonna hurt you to hear this
It's gonna hurt you to hear this
I never said that I was flawless
I′ve gotten better over time
All those pretty little street signs
They used to catch my eyes
Now it's nothing but a drive-by
A good riddance and a goodbye
It feels good on the inside
Knowin′ what we left behind
It's gonna hurt you to hear this
It's gonna hurt you to hear this
It′s gonna hurt you to hear this
It′s gonna hurt you to hear this
It's gonna hurt you to hear this
But I′m doing alright
The best day of my life
Was when you left me behind
The lyrics to Austin Meade's Hurt You To Hear This speak of a complex and bittersweet emotion that comes with moving on from a relationship that was not healthy or fulfilling. The singer of the song admits that others are quick to point out his flaws and insinuate that he has a problem, but he himself sees his struggles with relationships as a "simple little crime". He revels in the struggle of heartache and finds satisfaction in seeing others waste their time discussing his problems. However, he also acknowledges that he is not perfect and has grown and improved over time. Despite this growth, the street signs that once caught his eye now serve only as reminders of the past.
The chorus delivers the bitter blow: "It's gonna hurt you to hear this / But I'm doing alright / The best day of my life / Was when you left me behind." While it may seem harsh, the singer knows that in the end, moving on from the toxic relationship was the best thing that could've happened to him. Although it may cause pain to his former partner to hear that he has moved on and is doing well, the singer is unapologetically honest and content with the truth.
Overall, Hurt You To Hear This is a powerful song about recognizing the cycle of toxic relationships and finding the strength to move on and grow. The lyrics provide a glimpse into the singer's inner emotional conflict and the difficult journey of healing and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
They loved to say I got a problem
They enjoyed talking about my flaws
They talkin′ 'bout it all the time
They discussed it incessantly
I′d rather box it up and solve it
I prefer to confront and resolve my issues
It's such a simple little crime
It's an easy thing to fix
I let 'em think I′ve got a problem
I allow them to believe in my flaws
I like to see ′em waste their time
I enjoy watching them spend their time on me
I like the struggle of a heartache
I appreciate the challenge that comes with heartbreak
Ain't no black and white remake
It's not a simple problem that can be easily fixed
It's gonna hurt you to hear this
The following statement will be painful for you to hear
I never said that I was flawless
I never claimed to be perfect
I′ve gotten better over time
I have improved myself with time
All those pretty little street signs
All the small things I used to find interesting
They used to catch my eyes
They used to draw my attention
Now it's nothing but a drive-by
Now they are just things I pass by
A good riddance and a goodbye
I am glad to have left them behind
It feels good on the inside
I am happy internally
Knowin′ what we left behind
Aware of what we have lost
But I′m doing alright
I am doing well
The best day of my life
The day you left me
Was when you left me behind
I am a better person without you
Writer(s): Austin Meade, David Willie Jameson
Contributed by Jonathan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.