It Only Hurts For A Little While
Skeeter Davis Lyrics


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It only hurts for a little while that's what they tell me that's what they say
It only hurts for a little while then all your heartaches will pass away
It's so easy to be smart with somebody else's heart
But I don't know how to start forgetting you what can I do
It only hurts for a little while that's what they tell me just wait and see
But I will hurt till you come back to me
[ guitar ]
It only hurts for a little while that's what they tell me just wait and see
But I will hurt till you come back to me





Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Skeeter Davis's song "It Only Hurts for a Little While" describe the pain of heartbreak and the struggle to move on. The singer acknowledges that people tell her the pain will go away, but she is still hurting and doesn't know how to forget about her lost love. The repetition of the phrase "It only hurts for a little while" reinforces the idea that pain is temporary, but the singer's lingering feelings of sorrow and longing for her ex suggest otherwise. She desperately wants him to come back, even though she knows deep down that he may not.


The line "It's so easy to be smart with somebody else's heart" implies that the singer wishes she had heeded the advice she now hears from others who have been through heartbreak. Perhaps she recognized the signs that her relationship was headed for trouble, but chose to ignore them. Now she is left with the consequences of her actions and the struggle to move on. The guitar solo in the middle of the song provides a moment of reflection and introspection, as if the singer is taking a moment to collect herself before continuing with her lament.


Overall, "It Only Hurts for a Little While" is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the struggles of moving on. The singer's honest and vulnerable lyrics, set against a backdrop of country twang, make for a timeless ballad that still resonates with listeners today.


Line by Line Meaning

It only hurts for a little while that's what they tell me that's what they say
People say that the pain will not last forever, and it will only take a short amount of time to heal.


It only hurts for a little while then all your heartaches will pass away
The pain will eventually subside, and you will conquer your current heartache.


It's so easy to be smart with somebody else's heart
Giving advice about someone else's emotional state is simple, but it is challenging to do it for yourself.


But I don't know how to start forgetting you what can I do
I do not know where to begin to overcome my feelings for you or how to move on.


It only hurts for a little while that's what they tell me just wait and see
I have been advised that the pain is temporary, and I should have faith that it will fade away.


But I will hurt till you come back to me
Despite being told otherwise, the pain of separation will persist until the person I love returns to me.




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Comments from YouTube:

Ozmulki

Only Skeeter can do those beautiful double vocals so well! Love this❤

David Walsh

Lovely version of a great song. I like her voice very much

Evy Hannes

Really like her voice. Lovely song. Thanks for uploading. With love from Canada, Evy

Eddie Parker

EddieParker she had a very unique voice you know it’s her soon as she starts to sing a very sweet lady 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍🌹😘❤️😍💕

noh seon

I love her songs more than fifty years    always remind me of my teenage days  tks.

Morrigan Ravenchild

Me too!

1busybeekeeper

much like the previous writer, I too like this song and endorse what he has to say, it takes me back to my youth, Oh hat happy days, all gone too fast.

CherokeeNation16

Thumbs up!!!

Atibenty Arthur Mwateba

It reminds me when I was in secondary school when I knew Kessina Moyo a nurse at Chililabombwe Hospital where my father was admitted after an accident when he compound fructures way back in 1968.

Turiya acharya

@ Atibenty A. Mwateba, my brother what happened? I still remember your love and kindness to me when I was poor and without help. Love and peace be upon YOU!

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