I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again
T Graham Brown Lyrics
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I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again (1986)
Oh I wish that I could hurt that way again
At least I had you every now and then
In between the sorrow at least there always was tomorrow
And as long as there’s tomorrow there’s no end
Oh I wish that I could hurt that way again
Oh I wish that we could play that game again
Even though I’d always lose and you would win
Times you would desert me how the emptiness would hurt me
But your coming back was always worth the pain
Lord I wish that I could hurt that way again
I’d love to hear you tell me you don’t need me anymore
Just like you used to tell me everyday
And I’d love to watch you leaving like a hundred times before
At least my eyes could see you walk away
Oh I wish that I could hurt that way again
At least I had you every now and then
In between the sorrow at least there always was tomorrow
And as long as there’s tomorrow there’s no end
Oh I wish that I could hurt that way again
T Graham Brown's song, "I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again" is a powerful and emotive ballad that speaks to a longing for past pain and heartbreak. The opening line of the song, "oh I wish that I could hurt that way again" immediately sets the tone for a nostalgic and bittersweet reflection on a past relationship. Brown croons about the pain of loss and the desire to experience it again, suggesting that the intensity of his feelings for his former lover were worth the hurt and sorrow that came with their parting.
The second verse speaks to the ups and downs of the relationship, with Brown admitting that he would often lose in the "game" they played together. He also acknowledges how much it hurt when his lover would "desert" him. However, the pain of being alone was always worth it when they reconciled. Brown longs for the familiar patterns of their love, the predictability of their arguments, and the reassuring certainty of their love.
The chorus is particularly poignant, with Brown wishing to experience his hurt and pain all over again simply to have the chance to be with his lover again, even if it only lasts for a short time. He speaks to the idea that even in pain, there is hope for tomorrow and a chance that the hurt will subside. The lines "in between the sorrow at least there always was tomorrow / and as long as there's tomorrow there's no end" speak to the resilience of human beings and the power of hope to keep us going even in the darkest moments.
Overall, "I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again" is a hauntingly beautiful reminder that love and loss are inseparable and that sometimes the memories of our pain can be just as comforting as the memory of our happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I wish that I could hurt that way again
I wish I could feel that same pain that came with loving you, because at least then I had you in my life, even if only for short periods of time.
At least I had you every now and then
Although our love was not consistent, I am still grateful for the moments we had with each other.
In between the sorrow at least there always was tomorrow
Even in the midst of heartbreak, hope for the future was always present.
And as long as there’s tomorrow there’s no end
As long as there is a future to look forward to, the pain and memories of our past love will never truly fade.
Oh I wish that we could play that game again
I wish we could relive our love and heartbreak, even though I know the outcome would not change.
Even though I’d always lose and you would win
I am aware that our relationship was not equal and that you ultimately had more power and control over it.
Times you would desert me how the emptiness would hurt me
When you left me and our love, I felt a deep sense of loneliness and pain for an extended period of time.
But your coming back was always worth the pain
Even though the pain of your departure was great, the joy of your return was always worth going through it.
Lord I wish that I could hurt that way again
I pray for the chance to experience that same intense pain of lost love once more, because at least then I had you.
I’d love to hear you tell me you don’t need me anymore
I long to hear you say that you no longer require my love or presence in your life, just like you used to in the past.
Just like you used to tell me everyday
This was a common occurrence in our relationship and one that I miss greatly.
And I’d love to watch you leaving like a hundred times before
I would relish the opportunity to repeatedly see you walk away and feel the sharp pain of our separation every time.
At least my eyes could see you walk away
Although it hurt to watch you leave, at least I had closure and knew that our relationship was truly over.
Writer(s): Rafe van Hoy, Don Cook, Curly Putman Copyright: Sony/ATV Tree Publishing, Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing
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