I Didn't Mean To Hurt You
Paul Weller Lyrics


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I've heard them all talking I guess you have too
Adding flickers to the flame
How I've treated you
I take the blame
But let me say, that they don't know
The really don't know, the fools don't know
That I really didn't mean to hurt you.
Oh darling, I didn't mean to hurt you
Please believe me when I say, that I didn't mean to hurt you girl.

Whatever they tell you
There's more I could say
Lending motion to the wheel
How you built me up
When I was falling down
But who knows, you just might find
Just might find, that I'm just your kind
And I really didn't mean to hurt you.

And tho' I was looking there for something
Some things have no meaning
While I was looking there for something
Everything had gone





And still as I looked, I lived
And still as I lived, I wondered.

Overall Meaning

In this song, Paul Weller is apologizing to his lover. He acknowledges that other people have been talking about how he has treated her poorly, and he takes responsibility for his actions. He wants to make it clear that he did not intend to hurt her, despite any rumors that may be circulating. Weller sings to his lover, pleading with her to believe him and forgive him for any pain he has caused.


The lyrics of this song display a deep sense of regret and sorrow, with Weller expressing remorse for the hurt he has caused. He also acknowledges the importance of his lover and how she helped him when he was struggling. The lines "How you built me up/When I was falling down" show that he recognizes the significant impact she has had on his life. However, he is unsure if she will forgive him and notes that "some things have no meaning" and "everything had gone" amidst his search for something more.


Line by Line Meaning

I've heard them all talking I guess you have too
I am aware that people have been gossiping about us, and I assume you are as well.


Adding flickers to the flame
Their talk is only making matters worse and adding unnecessary drama.


How I've treated you
I acknowledge that I have not treated you well.


I take the blame
I accept responsibility for my actions and the hurt I may have caused you.


But let me say, that they don't know
However, it's important to understand that those gossiping do not understand our relationship.


The really don't know, the fools don't know
They are ignorant and misguided in their assumptions.


That I really didn't mean to hurt you.
My actions were not intended to cause you pain.


Oh darling, I didn't mean to hurt you
My affection for you is genuine, and I am sorry for any hurt I may have caused.


Please believe me when I say, that I didn't mean to hurt you girl.
I hope you can trust and believe me when I say that my intentions were never to cause you pain.


Whatever they tell you
Regardless of what others may say about me, there is more to the story.


There's more I could say
I have more to say on this matter but am choosing to keep it to myself for now.


Lending motion to the wheel
Their talk is only stirring up strife and not helping the situation.


How you built me up
You have been a source of strength and support for me.


When I was falling down
During a time when I was struggling, you were there for me.


But who knows, you just might find
There is a possibility that you will come to realize that we are right for each other.


Just might find, that I'm just your kind
You may discover that we are a good match.


And I really didn't mean to hurt you.
My actions were not intended to cause you pain.


And tho' I was looking there for something
Even though I may have been searching for something, it does not excuse my behavior.


Some things have no meaning
Some things in life do not have a clear purpose or explanation.


While I was looking there for something
During the time I was searching, I may have made some mistakes in my actions and treatment of you.


Everything had gone
Things may have fallen apart during this search, leaving us in this difficult situation.


And still as I looked, I lived
Despite my mistakes, I continue to carry on with my life.


And still as I lived, I wondered.
However, I am still left with questions and uncertainties about my actions and their consequences.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER

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Comments from YouTube:

@ladyofsouthlondon

I love his voice, then and now! What a great musician, song writer music, piano guitar and the voice!!

@randyrowe3097

I loved this more soulful side of him. Even taste of funk at times. Holds up really well.

@awwaller

...versatile and multi-talented. Thanks for the memories.

@Juxall-official

My first Weller record - aged 16 in 93 when I got into this.

@nibbler3311

Pauls voice is amazing. A lost talent! You could have ruled the world!xx

@kevenglish

A hidden gem.

@annduncan745

Very soulful.

@fllynismydog

nice

@amandaweller5461

oh ............................

@jonathanhadley2555

I was looking there for something-but somethings have no meanings

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