Thank You For Listening
Hurt Lyrics


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Like the others say, I can know your pain
But I couldn't get used to it
As another bird has gone
It's like seven years alone
I just couldn't get used to it
And I believe in what I see here in your eyes
And I believe in what I see here in your eyes
I believe in what is real
The only thing is pain and it's so real
And I think you for listening to how I feel
'cause it's just what I needed, like the pain that made it real
And I finally found out how, because you finally showed me how
It feels to be you, and to be me... and to be me... and to be

Fast forward yesterday, to the things I wouldn't say
'cause I couldn't get used to it
Guess everything's my fault and I shouldn't do nothin' at all
'cause I couldn't get used to it.
'cause I believe in what I see here in your eyes
I believe in what I see 'cause I believe in what is real
If the only thing is pain then it's "so real"
And I thank you for listening to how I feel
'cause it's just what I needed, like the pain that made it real
And I finally found out how, because you finally showed me how
It feels to be you, and to be me... and to be me... and to be...
If I could I would I'd do anything to take back the hurt, frustration and the pain it brings
Some of those times you sat alone and realized "fuck!"
That's not the way you should have wanted it
If all of my actions show




It was good to be you and to be me again.
If all of my actions show, then all of the truth be told and all of my...

Overall Meaning

The song "Thank You For Listening" by Hurt is about the singer's struggle with pain and how being listened to and understood by someone else helped him to cope with his emotions. The lyrics begin with the singer acknowledging that he can empathize with someone else's pain, but he cannot fully adjust to it. He compares it to losing a bird, which may represent someone he cares about who has died or left him. He continues to express his belief in what he sees in the other person's eyes and in what is real, but acknowledges that it is painful. He thanks them for listening to him and understanding what he is going through, as it helps him to feel better and more connected.


In the second verse, the singer looks back on a time when he struggled to express himself and felt like everything was his fault. He emphasizes his belief in what is real and how it can be painful, but he is grateful for the other person's understanding. He expresses a desire to take back the pain and hurt he has caused and acknowledges that sometimes he realizes too late that he has done something wrong. He ends the song by focusing on the importance of actions and how they communicate the truth of someone's feelings.


Overall, the song is a powerful reflection on the importance of being heard and understood, and how it can provide comfort during difficult times. The pain and emotions expressed in the song are raw and authentic, making it a relatable and emotional experience for listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

Like the others say, I can know your pain
I have empathy towards your pain, just like others claim to have


But I couldn't get used to it
However, I couldn't become accustomed to the existence of this pain


As another bird has gone
Just like how a bird flies away from its home, pain has taken away something from us


It's like seven years alone
The feeling of loneliness associated with pain has been with me for a long time


And I believe in what I see here in your eyes
I trust the emotions I see reflected in your eyes


I believe in what is real
I have faith in the authenticity of emotions, especially that of pain


The only thing is pain and it's so real
The most palpable and genuine emotion is pain


And I think you for listening to how I feel
I express my gratitude for you giving me a listening ear and validating my feelings


'cause it's just what I needed, like the pain that made it real
Your validation has given me exactly what I needed, much like how pain provides a sense of reality to life


And I finally found out how, because you finally showed me how
You have enlightened me, and now I understand the true nature of pain and its role in my life


It feels to be you, and to be me... and to be me... and to be
As a result, I am now able to empathize with others, understand myself better and truly feel like I am existing


Fast forward yesterday, to the things I wouldn't say
Looking back, there were things that I refrained from expressing


'cause I couldn't get used to it
This was because I was unable to come to terms with my pain


Guess everything's my fault and I shouldn't do nothin' at all
I felt responsible for everything that went wrong, leading me to feel helpless about any possible solutions


'cause I believe in what I see here in your eyes
However, my trust in the emotions reflected in your eyes helped me overcome this feeling


If the only thing is pain then it's "so real"
Once again, I acknowledge that pain is one of the most authentic experiences we have


And I thank you for listening to how I feel
I express gratitude again for your willingness to listen, as it was instrumental in helping me cope with my pain


'cause it's just what I needed, like the pain that made it real
Once again, I reiterate that this validation and emotional support I received was crucial for my emotional well-being


And I finally found out how, because you finally showed me how
Receiving this support from you helped me understand how important it is to have a support system in general


It feels to be you, and to be me... and to be me... and to be...
By the end of the song, I have fully embraced the lessons learned from my interactions with pain and with you


If I could I would I'd do anything to take back the hurt, frustration and the pain it brings
This line is an expression of a desire to undo the damage that pain can cause


Some of those times you sat alone and realized "fuck!"
There were moments where I felt intensely negative and pessimistic


That's not the way you should have wanted it
This thought process made me realize that this was not the sort of lifestyle or mentality I wanted to maintain


If all of my actions show
As a result of this realization, I started showing different behaviors and attitudes


It was good to be you and to be me again.
These newfound behaviors and attitudes allowed me to feel better about myself and my life again


If all of my actions show, then all of the truth be told and all of my...
This line expresses a belief that our actions say more about us than our words do




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