Everyday's Torture
Golden Earring Lyrics


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You're my everyday's torture
You're a burnin' light
When dark times surround me
You're my love, you're my fight
You're my everyday's torture
That's what no one denies
My spirit, my splendour
Did I loose, tell me why
I'm a man, know my destiny
But it seems, love is dead for me
I'm hung up on a woman's resolution
There's nothing left but a dream, an illusion
You're my everyday's torture
That's what no one denies
My spirit, my splendour
Did I loose, tell me why
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
Free me, free me, free me
I saw you powerful, I saw you happy
But I only lived for myself
God, I need you so badly
But I expect no help
You're my everyday's torture
The gun at my head




You're my everyday's torture
The knife at my chest

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Golden Earring’s song Everyday’s Torture tell the story of a man who is deeply in love with a woman who is causing him great pain and anguish. He describes her as his “everyday’s torture” and a “burnin’ light” which surrounds him during dark times. While he acknowledges that his spirit and splendor have been lost, he cannot seem to break free from her grasp. The man is aware of his destiny as a human being but believes that love is dead for him – he is held captive by his love for this woman.


As the song continues, he describes his desperation in the face of this love that has taken over his life. He is “hung up on a woman’s resolution” and can see no way out of this dream or illusion that he has created for himself. He implores to be freed from this daily torture, which feels like a gun at his head or a knife at his chest. However, despite this suffering, he cannot help but love this woman.


This song serves as a representation of the complicated nature of relationships and the pain that can come with them. It is a poignant and emotional portrayal of love as both a source of joy and suffering.


Line by Line Meaning

You're my everyday's torture
You bring me pain every day


You're a burnin' light
You attract me like a flame


When dark times surround me
When life is hard


You're my love, you're my fight
You're my passion and my struggle


That's what no one denies
Everyone knows it


My spirit, my splendour
My soul, my beauty


Did I loose, tell me why
Did I fail, explain why


I'm a man, know my destiny
I am a person, aware of my fate


But it seems, love is dead for me
But it seems like I can't find love


I'm hung up on a woman's resolution
I'm stuck on a decision made by a woman


There's nothing left but a dream, an illusion
There is only wishful thinking, a false belief


Yeah, yeah, yeah,
Expression of agreement or frustration


Free me, free me, free me
Let me go, release me


I saw you powerful, I saw you happy
I witnessed your strength and happiness


But I only lived for myself
But I was selfish


God, I need you so badly
Expressing a deep need for help


But I expect no help
But I don't anticipate any assistance


The gun at my head
Feeling under intense pressure


The knife at my chest
Feeling in danger or threatened




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xiropigado

You just knew that Golden Earring would be a massive, fantastic hard rock band when they can make songs like this absolute monster. LOVE this band.

Rob Talbon

One of the greatest rock numbers ever

StringRamblerBale

GOLDEN EARRING
"Everyday's Torture"
(G.Kooymans)
You're my everyday's torture
You're a burnin' light
When dark times surround me
You're my love, you're my fight
You're my everyday's torture
That's what no one denies
My spirit, my splendour
Did I loose, tell me why
I'm a man, know my destiny
But it seems, love is dead for me
I'm hung up on a woman's resolution
There's nothing left but a dream, an illusion
I'm a man, know my destiny
But it seems, love is dead for me
Free me, free me
I saw you powerful, I saw you happy
But I only lived for myself
God, I need you so badly
But I expect no help
You're my everyday's torture
The gun at my head
My everyday's torture
The knife at my chest
I'm a man, know my destiny
But it seems, love is dead for me
I'm hung up on a woman's resolution
There's nothing left but a dream, an illusion
I'm a man, know my destiny
But it seems, love is dead for me
Free me, free me

Tusk Force

One of my favorite song :)

Maarten Zilverentant

I'm no Man free me,

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