I Can't Imagine How It Hurts
Mesh Lyrics


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If I live a hundred years
I'll always see your silent tears
Violence is the way you live
The future's nothing left to give

I can't imagine how it hurts
I can't begin to find the words
And all the things I've ever done
Seem like nothing now

If I could make it go away
I would be there every day for you
Take my hands and squeeze them tight
And I will kiss your pain goodnight

I can't imagine how it hurts
I can't begin to find the words
And all the things I've ever done
Seem like nothing now

And in the nightmares you run away
You'll always come to the same decision
When the feelings tear like they won't repair
But we'll break it together I swear

I can't imagine how it hurts
I can't begin to find the words
And all the things I've ever done
Seem like nothing now

I can't imagine it happening
I close my eyes but it won't go away
I can't imagine it happening
I tell myself that it's so far away





I hate myself that you're so far away
I hate myself that you're so far away

Overall Meaning

The song “I Can’t Imagine How It Hurts” by Mesh is a powerful and emotional song that delves into the theme of domestic violence. The lyrics express deep concern for a loved one who is experiencing violence regularly. The first stanza speaks about how the singer is painfully aware of the silent tears of the victim, and concludes that the future holds nothing if the cycle of relationship violence is not broken. The chorus is a lament that the singer can neither imagine the extent of the victim's pain nor find words that suffice in expressing it. The singer wishes they could take away the hurt and be there for the victim all the time, offering support and comfort.


The second stanza shifts into a dream-like sequence, where it is revealed that the victim often dreams of escaping the violent relationship. However, they always return to the same decision, indicating how complex it can be for someone to break free from abuse. The chorus is repeated, and the song ends with the singer hating themselves for being unable to help, unable to reach out and protect their loved one.


The song is a stark commentary on the debilitating consequences of domestic violence on the victims as well as the witnesses. It portrays how the survivors of the violence are isolated and often trapped in a cycle of abuse, holding them back from seeking help. The song emphasizes how someone in this dire situation needs complete support and care from the people they love to break free from this vicious cycle.


Line by Line Meaning

If I live a hundred years
Even if I live for an entire century


I'll always see your silent tears
I will always see you silently crying


Violence is the way you live
You live in a violent way


The future's nothing left to give
The future seems to have nothing to offer


I can't imagine how it hurts
I can't fathom the pain you're feeling


I can't begin to find the words
I can't find the right words to express myself


And all the things I've ever done
Everything I have done in the past


Seem like nothing now
Feels insignificant in comparison now


If I could make it go away
If I had the power to make it disappear


I would be there every day for you
I would be there for you every day


Take my hands and squeeze them tight
Hold onto my hands tightly


And I will kiss your pain goodnight
I will try to make your pain go away by soothing you to sleep with my love


And in the nightmares you run away
You run away in your nightmares


You'll always come to the same decision
You always end up making the same decision


When the feelings tear like they won't repair
When the feelings seem to be broken beyond repair


But we'll break it together I swear
But we will overcome it together, I promise


I can't imagine it happening
I can't imagine that happening


I close my eyes but it won't go away
I try to make it disappear by closing my eyes, but it still remains


I tell myself that it's so far away
I console myself by saying that it's far away


I hate myself that you're so far away
I hate myself because you're so far away


I hate myself that you're so far away
I hate myself because you're so far away




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Comments from YouTube:

Miqel101

If I live a hundred years
I'll always see your silent tears
Violence is the way you live
The future's nothing left to give


I can't imagine how it hurts
I can't begin to find the words
And all the things I've ever done
Seem like nothing now

If I could make it go away
I would be there every day for you
Take my hands and squeeze them tight
And I will kiss your pain goodnight

I can't imagine how it hurts
I can't begin to find the words
And all the things I've ever done
Seem like nothing now (x2)

And in the nightmares you run away
You'll always come to the same decision
When the feelings tear like they won't repair
But we'll break it together I swear
We'll break it I swear
We'll break it I swear

I can't imagine how it hurts
I can't begin to find the words
And all the things I've ever done
Seem like nothing now (x2)

I can't imagine it happening
I close my eyes but it won't go away
I can't imagine it happening
I tell myself that it's so far away
I hate myself that you're so far away
I hate myself that you're so far away

Thank you Mesh for this masterpiece!

eddieskyclad

I always wondered what silent ears looked like

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