The follow-up was Darkest Days. Despite several strong singles including Save Yourself, It failed to sell as well as its predecessor, although it attracted attention in Canada and Australia, and the band was dropped from Columbia Records. They signed to Koch Records, issuing Stabbing Westward, which was a considerably more commercial effort than previous albums, but failed to make any impact on the mainstream charts. Before a fifth LP could be recorded, Stabbing Westward broke up in late 2002.
Since then, lead singer Hall has formed The Dreaming.
In 2019, the band reformed and began to release new (and archival) materials on COP International Productions intending to release a full-length album in 2022.
Sometimes It Hurts
Stabbing Westward Lyrics
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My head is ready to explode
I can't believe I made it home alive
I don't remember where I went
Or what I was drinking
But I know it's made me sick
An I'm not denying
That I get this way
I get this way
When I try to get over you
Sometimes it hurts so much
to lose the one you love
Sometimes it hurts so much
to lose the one you love
I tried so hard to hate you
But it only makes things worse
I only end up hating myself
And as my hatred grows
So do the lies
It's hard to face the truth sometimes
God I feel so useless
God I hate myself
When I try to get over you
God I hate myself
How will I ever get over you?
Sometimes it hurts so much
to lose the one you love
Sometimes it hurts so much
to lose the one you love
And after all this time you'd think I'd understand the way you feel but no
I only think about myself
And it's driving you away
I always knew it would one day
Sometimes it hurts so much
to lose the one you love
Sometimes it hurts so much
to lose the one you love
The opening lines of the song "Sometimes It Hurts" by Stabbing Westward provide the listener with an immediate sense of internal turmoil. The singer of the song wakes up at six in the morning and cannot recall the events of the night before, except for the fact that he is sick. He is struggling to move on from a lost love and is indulging in alcohol to ease the pain. He is aware of his erratic behavior, but cannot help it. The lyrics "I'm not denying, that I get this way when I try to get over you," is evidence of his awareness.
The chorus "Sometimes it hurts so much to lose the one you love" is powerfully painful because the listener knows the singer is speaking from experience. He has lost someone dear to him, and the pain is unbearable. The singer makes a conscious effort to overcome his heartbreak by trying to hate his ex-partner. However, he realizes how futile his efforts are, and he's only hurting himself more. The hatred builds up, and he finds himself lost in lies. The lines, "God, I feel so useless," highlights the character's self-deprecation.
As the song progresses, the singer realizes how selfish he has been. He has not tried to understand how his actions have affected his partner. The lyrics "And it's driving you away. I always knew it would one day" show how the relationship has come to an end. The pain the character experiences is palpable, and it's a common feeling that many people can relate to.
Overall, "Sometimes It Hurts" is a compelling song about the pain of heartbreak. It gives a voice to those who are struggling with moving on from a lost love. The lyrics are raw and honest, and the production of the song is powerfully emotional.
Line by Line Meaning
Six o'clock in the morning
It is six in the morning and the person feels really tired and restless.
My head is ready to explode
The person has a painful headache.
I can't believe I made it home alive
The person cannot believe that they made it home safely.
I don't remember where I went
The person has no memory of where they went.
Or what I was drinking
The person cannot recall what they were drinking.
But I know it's made me sick
The person knows that what they consumed has made them ill.
An I'm not denying
The person is not denying their feelings.
That I get this way
The person acknowledges that they feel this way.
When I try to get over you
The person feels like this when they try to move on from their past relationship.
I get this way
The person feels this same way each time they attempt to move on from their past relationship.
Sometimes it hurts so much
to lose the one you love
It is really painful to lose someone you love.
I tried so hard to hate you
The person attempted to hate their ex-partner.
But it only makes things worse
Hating their ex-partner only made the person feel worse.
I only end up hating myself
Hating their ex-partner causes the person to feel worse about themselves.
And as my hatred grows
As their hatred for their ex-partner increases,
So do the lies
So does the number of times they lie to themselves and others.
It's hard to face the truth sometimes
The truth can be difficult to confront.
God I feel so useless
The person feels helpless and worthless.
God I hate myself
The person feels self-hate.
How will I ever get over you?
The person is unsure of how to move on from their past relationship.
And after all this time you'd think I'd understand the way you feel but no
Even after spending a lot of time with their ex-partner, the person still does not understand the way they feel.
I only think about myself
The person is self-centered and only thinks about their own feelings and needs.
And it's driving you away
This self-centered behavior is pushing their ex-partner away.
I always knew it would one day
The person always knew that their behavior would eventually cause their ex-partner to leave.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDY KUBISZEWSKI, CHRISTOPHER HALL, JAMES ERIC SELLERS, MARCUS ELIOPULOS, WALTER FLAKUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Six o'clock in the morning
My head is ready to explode
I can't believe I made it home alive
I don't remember where I went
Or what I was drinking
But I know it's made me sick
An I'm not denying
That I get this way
When I try to get over you
I get this way
When I try to get over you
Sometimes it hurts so much
to lose the one you love
Sometimes it hurts so much
to lose the one you love
I tried so hard to hate you
But it only makes things worse
I only end up hating myself
And as my hatred grows
So do the lies
It's hard to face the truth sometimes
God I feel so useless
God I hate myself
When I try to get over you
God I hate myself
How will I ever get over you?
Sometimes it hurts so much
to lose the one you love
Sometimes it hurts so much
to lose the one you love
And after all this time you'd think I'd understand the way you feel but no
I only think about myself
And it's driving you away
I always knew it would one day
Sometimes it hurts so much
to lose the one you love
Sometimes it hurts so much
to lose the one you love
@T.K.9
Discovered them at random. First song that hit home was : save yourself.
Then now I had a love interest but gotta move on cause she was actually getting married soon.
They had the darkest days albums that pretty much encompasses all the feelings I am going through, feeling of falling in love, then letting go/trying to move on and forget. But its hard to forget and move on and you keep getting that feels bro.
Songs in order are :
You complete me, then
Everything I touch, then
Sometimes it hurts, then
Haunting me, then
How can I hold on, and then finally
Save yourself.
All the tracks hits home if you are in a similar situation or in a dark situation.
Love the songs, it just hit home. But I understand why they are underrated cause people try to shy away from such feelings. Me in the other hand dive into it head first 😅
I guess that aligns with the F in INFJ-T personality 😂
@Elle_M717
One of my favorite Stabbing Westward songs. Brings back tons of memories.
@unityostara6380
I like how their songs are so heartbreaking yet the videos poke fun at themselves
@vampylass3848
The 90s never die! 🎶🎵🧡🎼🛹🤘🏻😎
@zeusnitch
Ahhh, to be a teenager again and have every emotion feel as a crisis....
@TheGrungeGuy85
The fact that this doesn’t have a million views at the very least blows my mind. However, it does show that those who did have great taste. Stabbing Westward will always be one of my favorite bands.
And so the question will always be how can I exist without you?
@jimsutk3339
Still a loyal fan to this day! I'm so glad they're making music again. Takes me back .
@southernsniper744
Very Underrated Band!
@rozebowvintage8544
***** yes underated llike THE CULT
@gordonfreeman8423
:/ 😎👍
@marsoblivi0n945
Not by a long shot. Mad Season we’re just pure brilliance. Just as deep and intelligent lyrics as an early bob dylan or Leonard cohen record set to experimental rock/jazz with a splash of punk rock. The Melvins and I could go on all day. Nothing against SW but they’re just simply not that mind blowing or as inspiring as many others. Mid by comparison. Linkin park was the most overrated and insufferable band of the 90s. It was over with completely once they hit. Just pure cringe. Foo fighters were alright until the second album and they’ve been boring as all hell since.
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