"Indiscriminate Act of Kindness", one of Foy’s most popular tracks "live" was featured in the a TV commercial for Great Ormond Street Hospital which was aired in the UK up until Christmas of 2006. Foy often uses alternative tunings for his guitar, for example the song 'Indiscriminate Act of Kindness' he uses the tuning CGDGCe.
Foy has previously released two limited edition EPs on Wurdamouth records; "Live Sessions and the birth of the Toilet tour" and "Watermelon Oranges". His regular piano player is London based composer Jules Maxwell.
Pain Never Hurt Me Like Love
Foy Vance Lyrics
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Ever since you've been around
I've travelled the world
But only to track you down
I had to stop falling in Love
Cos all that I got, was never enough
And I found baby when push comes to shove
Pain never hurt me like Love
Oh, pretty woman
Oh, to hold you in my arms
Had to give you to someone
And someone who could cause you harm
I had to stop falling in Love
Cos all that I got, was never enough
And I found baby when push comes to shove
Pain never hurt me like Love
Pain never hurt me like Love
I had to stop falling in Love
Cos all that I got, was never enough
And I found baby when push comes to shove
Pain never hurt me like Love did
Pain never hurt me like Love did
Pain never hurt me like Love did
Baby, pain never hurt me like Love
The lyrics to Foy Vance's song Pain Never Hurt Me Like Love explores the singer's experience in love and how it has affected him. The song begins with the singer talking to a "little girl" who has been around him all this while, but he still had to travel the world to track her down. It is evident that he has been searching for something or someone, and the "little girl" is an important part of his journey.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that he had to stop falling in love because what he got was never enough. He explains that he found out that when it comes to love, pain never hurt him like love did. The pain he feels from love has made him stop himself from falling in love completely and further explains that even though he had to let go of the person he loved, he had to let her go to someone who could cause her harm.
In summary, the lyrics to Foy Vance's song, Pain Never Hurt Me Like Love, is a reflection of the singer's experience in love, how it has affected him personally and how it made him stop falling in love. The song also speaks to the pain that comes from love, which the singer seems to have experienced and how it compares to other forms of pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, little girl
The singer addresses a girl in his life, saying that ever since she came into his life, everything else paled in comparison.
Ever since you've been around
The singer indicates that he has been aware of the girl's presence for some time, suggesting that she has had a profound impact on his life.
I've travelled the world
The singer highlights that he has done a great amount of travelling but has only done so to track down the girl he is addressing.
But only to track you down
The singer suggests that his reason for travelling has purely been to find and be with the girl, implying that she is incredibly important to him.
I had to stop falling in Love
The singer acknowledges that he has had to stop falling in love with people entirely because no one has ever been able to match the feelings he has for the girl he is addressing.
Cos all that I got, was never enough
The singer explains that all the love he has ever received has not been enough as compared to his love for the girl he is addressing.
And I found baby when push comes to shove
The singer emphasizes that he has realized that in life, when things get tough, it is only love that can sustain him.
Pain never hurt me like Love
The singer realizes that while love has caused him pain, it is only because of love that he has been able to experience the greatest emotions of his life.
Oh, pretty woman
The singer addresses a woman, possibly the same girl from before, highlighting her beauty.
Oh, to hold you in my arms
The singer highlights his intense desire to embrace and love the woman he is addressing.
Had to give you to someone
The singer acknowledges that he had to let the woman go as he wasn't able to offer her the love she deserved.
And someone who could cause you harm
The singer expresses regret over his inability to protect the woman he loves, implying that her new partner may cause her harm.
Pain never hurt me like Love did
The singer realizes that although his love has caused him pain, it has also been the greatest thing he has ever experienced.
Pain never hurt me like Love did
The singer repeats this line, emphasizing the profound impact love has had on his life.
Pain never hurt me like Love did
The singer repeats this line once more, highlighting the strength and power of love as compared to pain.
Baby, pain never hurt me like Love
The singer concludes the song by emphasizing that pain was nothing as compared to the love he had experienced.
Writer(s): Foy Vance
Contributed by Caleb M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Papacorn80
I have a tattoo that says "pain is free, love you pay for" feel free to use that if you feel the urge. Love the artistry. Awesome voice and Melody. Thank you sir.
Katee
I think you pay for both one way or another
Tfod Thog Tmfof
Depends on your point of view. Knowing some pro Dommes their view is you can play for pain but love is priceless.
tigger
Honestly the fact that you say “feel free to use that” just makes you sound pretentious. It’s a solid quote though.
GOD IS ALL THINGS AS ALL THINGS! I AM ETERNAL!!!!!
Everything has a price if we wallow in its negativity!!!
Both Pain and Love are capable of pushing us to greater heights if we are willing to accept them as such, or we see them as having a price, which only leads to destruction!
Nick Bolan
Just might thx
Jessie Knyght
Listening to this with thunder rolling outside. I can feel this in my soul. When push comes to
shove, pain never hurt me like love did. Truer words were never spoken.
Art person
He's got a voice like whiskey
Steven McWilliams
That's Jameson
anjali sharma
i am drunk in love then😍