Though his name is sometimes assumed to be a pseudonym due to its similarity to German composer Kurt Weill, it is in fact his birth name, as given by his parents Donna and Charles Vile.
Vile began his musical career in 2003 creating lo-fi home recordings with frequent collaborator Adam Granduciel. The duo subsequently formed the indie rock band The War on Drugs in 2005. Vile departed following the release of their debut studio album, Wagonwheel Blues, in 2008.
Vile's music has been likened to Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger, and Tom Petty. His first album for Matador, titled Childish Prodigy was released in October 2009. Prior to signing with Matador, Vile released two albums, God Is Saying This To You and Constant Hitmaker, on Mexican Summer and Woodsist, respectively. He plays both solo shows as well as shows with a backing band called The Violators.
Smoke Ring For My Halo, released in March of 2011, is Kurt Vile's fourth album and second official release for Matador Records. Uncut placed the album at number 14 on its list of "Top 50 albums of 2011" and garnered Vile the iTunes #Rewind2011 Singer/Songwriter Album of the Year. Vile followed up the widely acclaimed album with the six-song EP release, So Outta Reach, in November of the same year. The EP was composed of tracks originating from the same sessions that birthed Smoke Ring for My Halo. So Outta Reach includes the single 'The Creature', acknowledged as one of Vile's best, and a driving rock cover of Bruce Springsteen's 'Downbound Train'.
Feel My Pain
Kurt Vile Lyrics
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When I'm mad at you
With the piece out there we can go cleaning and '
No one will know where we've been
I can see through straight to my heart babe
It's all I ever wanna do anyway
From the start babe
You know what I'm saying
If that's alright for you
It's a 'out there flowing deep and wild
Somewhere deep in his town
Jump in if you can swim
And I need much talking in anyway
Ok that's a lot
Well that don't matter for you
Feel my pain going inside, stay .with the .
Riding on with demons cuz that's 'out there people go ahead and never come back
If you can say a pray
How can I sing you 'to my heart babe
It's all I ever wanna do anyway
From the start babe
You know what I'm saying
Feel my pain
If that's alright for you
It's a 'out ther flowing deep and wild
Somewhere deep in town
Jump it if you can swim
And I never did much talking in anyway
Ok that's a lot but that don't matter to you
The song "Feel My Pain" by Kurt Vile seems to be about a romantic relationship that has turned sour. The opening line "feel my pain and I do your 'keeping the'" suggests that the two individuals are in a constant cycle of hurting each other. The second line "when I'm mad at you" indicates that there is resentment and anger between them. The phrase "with the piece out there we can go cleaning and" is somewhat ambiguous but could suggest that they are using something to clean up their mess or to cover up their problems.
The following lines "no one will know where we've been, I can see through straight to my heart babe, it's all I ever wanna do anyway" seem to suggest that the individuals are trying to keep their relationship hidden from others. However, the singer acknowledges that he can see straight through to his own heart and that being with this person is all he ever wants to do. The repetition of "from the start babe, you know what I'm saying" suggests that this relationship may have been troubled from the beginning.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel my pain and I do your 'keeping the '
I want you to experience my pain just as much as I'm willing to take on your burdens.
When I'm mad at you
Sometimes I get angry with you, but it doesn't change how I feel.
With the piece out there we can go cleaning and '
If we take a walk with my guitar, we can find somewhere peaceful to relax and forget our troubles.
No one will know where we've been
We can escape from the world and go somewhere private and secret.
I can see through straight to my heart babe
My heart is transparent and open, and you can see it for what it truly is.
It's all I ever wanna do anyway
The most important thing to me is being honest and true to myself.
From the start babe
I've been like this from the very beginning, and I'm not changing just for you.
You know what I'm saying
You may not understand me completely, but you at least have a sense of where I'm coming from.
Feel my pain
I want you to truly understand the depth of my emotions and what I'm going through.
If that's alright for you
I know that I can't force you to empathize with me, so if you're not ready for that, it's okay.
It's a 'out there flowing deep and wild
The world is unpredictable and sometimes chaotic, but that's just the way it is.
Somewhere deep in his town
There are secrets and hidden emotions lurking within us, buried beneath the surface.
Jump in if you can swim
If you think you can handle the intensity of my feelings, then come along for the ride.
And I need much talking in anyway
I don't require a lot of explanation or justification for the way I feel or act.
Ok that's a lot
I know that I can be overwhelming, but I can't help the intensity of my emotions.
Well that don't matter for you
Ultimately, my feelings and experiences are my own, and you don't have to deal with them if you don't want to.
Feel my pain going inside, stay .with the .
My pain is something that I carry with me, and it's not going away anytime soon.
Riding on with demons cuz that's 'out there people go ahead and never come back
Sometimes I feel like I'm being dragged down by my own inner demons, but I know that I have to keep moving forward regardless.
If you can say a pray
If you have any positive thoughts or wishes to send my way, I would appreciate them.
How can I sing you 'to my heart babe
I want to share my deepest emotions and feelings with you, but it's hard to put them into words.
It's all I ever wanna do anyway
Despite the difficulties and uncertainties, I know that the only way to truly connect with you is to be vulnerable and honest.
From the start babe
I've been searching for someone who will truly understand me and accept me for who I am.
You know what I'm saying
I may not have found that person just yet, but I know that you at least have a sense of what I'm looking for.
Feel my pain
Once again, I'm asking you to empathize with me and truly understand what I'm going through.
If that's alright for you
I understand that it's not always easy or comfortable to confront someone else's pain, so I respect whatever decision you make.
It's a 'out ther flowing deep and wild
The world is vast and full of unpredictable emotions, and sometimes it can be overwhelming.
Somewhere deep in town
Hidden amidst the chaos and confusion, there are people who are struggling and searching for someone to share their pain with.
Jump it if you can swim
If you're brave enough to dive into the deep end with me, I welcome you wholeheartedly.
And I never did much talking in anyway
Sometimes, instead of trying to explain or justify my feelings, I simply let them speak for themselves.
Ok that's a lot but that don't matter to you
I know that I can be overwhelming, but I'm not here to please you or make you happy. I'm simply sharing my truth.
Contributed by Alice Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ed Ragtnava Free Artist and Photographer
Some people are just amazingly gifted and this man is one of them. I think he is so incredibly underrated as a lyricist.
Love these words:
Feel my pain, and I’ll do yours
We’re all banged up, but who’s keeping score?
Well I’m not, are you?
With the place out there, where we can clean up our act
and then come out squeaky clean
No one will know where we've been
I can see through straight to my heart babe
It's all I ever wanted to do anyway
From the start babe
You know what I'm saying
Feel my pain
Echosoblivion
Feel my pain and I do your 'keeping the '
When I'm mad at you
With the piece out there we can go cleaning and '
No one will know where we've been
I can see through straight to my heart babe
It's all I ever wanna do anyway
From the start babe
You know what I'm saying
Feel my pain
If that's alright for you
It's a 'out there flowing deep and wild
Somewhere deep in his town
Jump in if you can swim
And I need much talking in anyway
Ok that's a lot
Well that don't matter for you
Feel my pain going inside, stay .with the .
Riding on with demons cuz that's 'out there people go ahead and never come back
If you can say a pray
How can I sing you 'to my heart babe
It's all I ever wanna do anyway
From the start babe
You know what I'm saying
Feel my pain
If that's alright for you
It's a 'out ther flowing deep and wild
Somewhere deep in town
Jump it if you can swim
And I never did much talking in anyway
Ok that's a lot but that don't matter to you
rootAlert
Feel my pain and I’ll do your
We’re all banged up keeping score
When I’m mad at you
With the piece out there we can go clean up our act and
Then come out squeaky clean
No one will know where we’ve been
I can see through straight to my heart babe
It’s all I ever wanted to do anyway
From the start babe
You know what I’m saying
Feel my pain
If that’s alright for you
There’s a fountain out there flowing deep and wild
Somewhere deep in this town
Jump in if you can swim
And I never did much talking anyway
Ok that’s a lie
Well that don’t matter to you
Feel my pain and come inside, stay of course a bulldozing fork
Riding on with demons possessed
There’s a place out there people go and never come back
If you can say a prayer
How can I sing to ‘em straight to my heart babe
It’s all I ever really wanna do anyways
From the start babe
You know what I’m saying
Feel my pain
If that’s alright for you
There’s a fountain out there flowing deep and wild
Somewhere deep in this town
Jump it if you can swim
And I never did much talking anyway
Ok that’s a lie but that don’t matter to you
Scott Jensen
@As I Am
Feel my pain and I'll do yours
We're all banged up but who's keeping score?
Well, I'm not. Are you?
There's a place out there that we can go
and clean up our act and then come out squeaky clean
so no one will know where we've been
How can I sing to 'em straight from my heart, babe?
It's all I ever really wanted to do anyway
From the start, babe.
Hear what I'm saying, man?
Feel my pain.
If that's alright for you.
There's a fountain out there flowing deep and wide
Somewhere deep in this town
Jump in if you can swim.
And I never did much talking anyway.
Okay, that's a lie.
But that don't matter to you.
Feel my pain and come inside or
Stay the course with a bulldozing force
Riding on a demon possessed horse
There's a place out there people go
and never come back.
If you care to say your prayers.
How can I sing to 'em straight from my heart, babe?
It's all I ever really wanted to anyway
From the start, babe.
Hear what I'm saying, man?
Feel my pain.
If that's alright for you.
There's a fountain out there flowing deep and wide
Somewhere deep in this town
Jump in if you can swim.
And I never did much talking anyway
Okay, that's a lie.
But that don't matter to you.
AlexAndrA
one of the most beautiful and pure songs of kurt vile, i love this melody, it hurts so much but in a way that i feel good about it..
Seán Tynan
AlexAndrA Sadness is important. Appreciate the value. Happiness is ruse.
Yasmine Ouchrif
That comfortable kind of sadness <///<
Loly M
Best part about watching shameless is that I always end up with great songs! :D
Levi
damn you shameless , why your soundtracks allways have to be epic
Erling Hunstad
Aaaa a dog! I always wanted a dog! Cuddles with the dog
William Yanes
What a fantastic song. I really like what this guy is bringing.
Ed Ragtnava Free Artist and Photographer
Some people are just amazingly gifted and this man is one of them. I think he is so incredibly underrated as a lyricist.
Love these words:
Feel my pain, and I’ll do yours
We’re all banged up, but who’s keeping score?
Well I’m not, are you?
With the place out there, where we can clean up our act
and then come out squeaky clean
No one will know where we've been
I can see through straight to my heart babe
It's all I ever wanted to do anyway
From the start babe
You know what I'm saying
Feel my pain
dwaxon
I find these types of KV tunes to be quite effective for anxiety reduction and warm fuzzy acquisition
Legalize It
Best soundtrack of whole season 5.