Everybody Hurts
R.E.M. Lyrics


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When your day is long
And the night
The night is yours alone
When you're sure you've had enough
Of this life
Well, hang on

Don't let yourself go
'Cause everybody cries
And everybody hurts sometimes

Sometimes everything is wrong
Now it's time to sing along
When your day is night alone (hold on)
(Hold on) if you feel like letting go (hold on)
If you think you've had too much
Of this life
Well, hang on

'Cause everybody hurts
Take comfort in your friends
Everybody hurts

Don't throw your hand
Oh, no
Don't throw your hand
If you feel like you're alone
No, no, no, you're not alone

If you're on your own
In this life
The days and nights are long
When you think you've had too much
Of this life
To hang on

Well, everybody hurts sometimes
Everybody cries
And everybody hurts sometimes
And everybody hurts sometimes
So hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on

Everybody hurts





No, no, no, no, no
You are not alone

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of R.E.M.’s song, “Everybody Hurts” convey the idea that life can be overwhelming and you might want to give up when things are at their worst. But the key message of the song is “hold on”. The singer urges the listener to remember that everybody hurts and feels pain at some point in life; it's a universal experience. In the chorus, he reassures the listener that they are not alone in their struggle, everyone gets knocked down at some point. The song encourages people to stay strong and find strength in their friends and loved ones, instead of giving up and letting go.


The lyrics of “Everybody Hurts” resonate with many people because they are true to life. The song has a healing quality that speaks to listeners in a way that feels empathetic and comforting. The repetition of the line “hold on” in the chorus provides a simple mantra that can help people to stay hopeful in difficult times. The song is a powerful reminder that it is perfectly normal to experience pain and hurt, and it's important to remember that sometimes it's okay to simply be vulnerable and ask for help.


Line by Line Meaning

When your day is long
When you are having a difficult and tiring day


And the night
And when the night comes


The night is yours alone
You feel alone during the night


When you're sure you've had enough
When you feel like you cannot handle any more


Of this life
Of your current situation and life circumstances


Well hang on
Take a moment and hold on


Don't let yourself go
Do not give up


'Cause everybody cries
Because everyone experiences sadness and crying


And everybody hurts sometimes
Everyone has moments of pain and hardship


Sometimes everything is wrong
At times, life feels entirely wrong and unfair


Now it's time to sing along
But there is comfort in the music and singing along


When your day is night alone (hold on)
When you feel isolated and sad at night (hold on)


(Hold on) if you feel like letting go (hold on)
If you feel like giving up or losing hope (hold on)


If you think you've had too much
If you feel overwhelmed


Don't throw your hand
Do not give up or surrender


Oh, no
It's not worth it


If you feel like you're alone
If you feel lonely


No, no, no, you're not alone
Remember that you are not alone


If you're on your own
If you are alone and without support


In this life
In this life you are living


The days and nights are long
The days and nights feel never-ending


To hang on
Hold on, even when it seems impossible


Well, everybody hurts sometimes
Everyone experiences pain and hardship


And everybody hurts sometimes
Repeated to reinforce that everyone experiences pain and hardship


So, hold on, hold on
So hold on, hold on


Hold on, hold on
Repeated to reinforce to hold on


Hold on, hold on
Repeated to reinforce to hold on


Hold on, hold on
Repeated to reinforce to hold on


Everybody hurts
Everyone has moments of pain and hardship




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: William Thomas Berry, Peter Lawrence Buck, Michael E. Mills, John Michael Stipe

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When your day is long
And the night, the night is yours alone
When you're sure you've had enough
Of this life, well hang on
Don't let yourself go
'Cause everybody cries
Everybody hurts sometimes
Sometimes everything is wrong
Now it's time to sing along
When your day is night alone (hold on, hold on)
If you feel like letting go (hold on)
If you think you've had too much
Of this life, well hang on
'Cause everybody hurts
Take comfort in your friends
Everybody hurts
Don't throw your hand, oh no
Don't throw your hand
If you feel like you're alone
No, no, no, you are not alone
If you're on your own in this life
The days and nights are long
When you think you've had too much
Of this life to hang on
Well, everybody hurts sometimes
Everybody cries
Everybody hurts, sometimes
And everybody hurts sometimes
So hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on, hold on
Everybody hurts



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@YouTubeWatcher-ip4cm

I'm disabled and have anxiety and depression. I have no friends and no romantic partner, and I am struggling to find a job. Frankly, I'm finding it very difficult to keep hanging on and still have hope that things will get better. Sending my love to anyone who might feel the same way ❤

@AstridVanderwal-ds6yn

Yeaaaa

@greatexpectations6577

I am sorry dear. Life can be so difficult. I have been there and the solution is to find strength in yourself.

@joycememory

I’m sorry friend, how old are you and do you have any customer service background?

@iTzGrunge

I'll be your friend. Please find the light and stay bright for me Friend

@Boardonthekeyboard

I’m sorry you’re going through this. I’m in a similar situation, I’m disabled and struggling to find work. Every day feels like I’m living the same nightmare and I wish I could just fall asleep and never wake up. They say that everything in life is temporary and that’s where I keep finding the strength to hang on. I hope things get better for you. ❤

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@michaelholtzman1463

I’m reading the comments with tears running down my face. So much pain and loss. Sending you all positive thoughts and I’m so sorry for your suffering! I’m glad you have each other here!

@edwardkaminsky8142

Same here Michael. 61 and I hurt but nothing like what I read. I am blessed.

@michaelholtzman1463

@@edwardkaminsky8142 I’m 60! lol and I feel the same way. Especially after reading the pain of others here.

@ekhimari

REM saved so many lives with this song including mine. People think it's a song of sadness but it's a song of strength and seeing the next sunrise. ♡

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