The Hurting
LSB Lyrics


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Is it an horrific dream?
Am I sinking fast?
Could a person be so mean
As to laugh and laugh

On my own?
Could you ease my load?
Could you see my pain?
Could you please explain the hurting?

Could you understand a child
When he cries in pain?
Could you give him all he needs?
Or do you feel the same?

All along
You've been told you're wrong
When you felt it right
And you're left to fight the hurting

The hurt
Hurt
Hurt
The hurt
Hurt
Hurt

Get in line with the things you know
Feel the pain, feel the sorrow
Touch the hurt and don't let go
Don't let go, don't let go
Get in line with the things you know
Learn to cry like a baby
Then the hurting won't come back
Won't come back, won't come back

The hurt
Hurt
Hurt
The hurt
Hurt
Hurt

Hurt, hurt, hurt
(Is it an horrific dream?)
Hurt, hurt, hurt
(Is it an horrific dream?)
Hurt, hurt, hurt
(Is it an horrific dream?)
Hurt, hurt, hurt
(Is it an horrific dream?)
Hurt, hurt, hurt
(Is it an horrific dream?)
Hurt, hurt, hurt





Compositores: Roland Orzabal

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to LSB's song "The Hurting" are a reflection of inner turmoil and emotional pain. The first stanza starts with a series of rhetorical questions: "Is it an horrific dream? Am I sinking fast? Could a person be so mean as to laugh and laugh?" These lines convey a sense of desperation and confusion, suggesting that the singer is struggling to understand the source of their emotional pain.


The second half of the first stanza shifts to a more direct tone: "Could you ease my load? Could you see my pain? Could you please explain the hurting?" The singer is reaching out for help and begging for someone to acknowledge their pain. The next verse focuses on the theme of childhood trauma and the lasting impact it can have. It asks whether someone can truly understand a child's pain and give them what they need to heal, or if they are doomed to feel the same pain as they grow older.


The chorus repeats the word "hurt" six times in a row, emphasizing the all-encompassing nature of the pain the singer is experiencing. The second half of the chorus shifts to a more hopeful tone, encouraging the listener to "get in line with the things you know," learn how to express their emotions, and ultimately overcome their pain. The final six lines repeat the word "hurt" over and over, reinforcing the idea that pain and trauma can be all-consuming.


Overall, "The Hurting" is a raw and emotional song that delves into the complexities of dealing with emotional trauma. The lyrics ask difficult questions and offer a glimmer of hope for those struggling to cope.


Line by Line Meaning

Is it an horrific dream?
Am I experiencing an awful nightmare?


Am I sinking fast?
Am I rapidly losing control?


Could a person be so mean As to laugh and laugh
Is it possible for someone to be so cruel as to laugh at my pain?


On my own?
Am I alone in this?


Could you ease my load?
Can you help me carry this burden?


Could you see my pain?
Can you recognize my suffering?


Could you please explain the hurting?
Can you help me understand the reasons for this pain?


Could you understand a child When he cries in pain?
Do you have empathy for a child who is hurting and crying?


Could you give him all he needs? Or do you feel the same?
Are you capable of helping the child or are you also hurting?


All along You've been told you're wrong When you felt it right And you're left to fight the hurting
Despite feeling right, you've been told you're wrong and are now battling with the pain alone.


Get in line with the things you know Feel the pain, feel the sorrow Touch the hurt and don't let go Don't let go, don't let go Get in line with the things you know Learn to cry like a baby Then the hurting won't come back Won't come back, won't come back
Face your emotions and learn to accept the hurt because only then can you move on from the pain.


Hurt, hurt, hurt (Is it an horrific dream?)
Continuously experiencing pain and questioning whether it is real or just a terrible dream.




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