Did You Hurt Somebody
The Angels Lyrics


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Heat's on, heart is burning
Somebody took a desperate chance
Downtown streets of passion
Last rites for a dead romance
Leave the wasteland, time to choose
Crack force is closing in on you
Take a hard line for the last time
Did you hurt somebody
Did you kill the pain
Did you hurt somebody
Gonna lie alone again

Long walk, guard the backway
Cool hand as you mark your man
Love in blood, muscle n' money
Shoulder to shoulder, close command
Final stand, daddy don't die
Bullhorn bleeding battle cries
Take a hard line for the last time

Did you hurt somebody
Did you kill the pain




Did you hurt somebody
Gonna lie alone again

Overall Meaning

The Angels's song "Did You Hurt Somebody" explores the aftermath of a failed relationship and the feelings of regret and guilt that come with it. The first stanza speaks of a burning heart and someone taking a desperate chance, possibly in an attempt to save the relationship. However, the passion of the downtown streets is not enough to revive the dead romance, and the singer must move on and make a choice. The "crack force" closing in on them could refer to the pressures of society or their own inner demons.


The chorus asks the question, "Did you hurt somebody? Did you kill the pain?" It's a poignant moment that suggests the singer may have hurt someone else in their attempt to move on from their pain. The final line "Gonna lie alone again" suggests that the singer may not have found the resolution they were looking for and will have to face the consequences of their actions.


The second stanza takes on a different tone, speaking of a "cool hand" marking their man and "love in blood, muscle n' money." This could suggest a more violent or criminal nature to the singer's actions, possibly seeking revenge on someone who wronged them in the past. The line "shoulder to shoulder, close command" suggests that the singer is not alone in their actions, possibly part of a gang or group. The final line "take a hard line for the last time" suggests that the singer is aware that they are crossing a line and will face a final reckoning for their actions.


Overall, "Did You Hurt Somebody" is a powerful exploration of the consequences of our actions and the deep feelings of regret that can come from failed relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Heat's on, heart is burning
Under pressure and feeling emotional pain


Somebody took a desperate chance
An action taken recklessly or out of desperation


Downtown streets of passion
The city is full of heightened emotion and desire


Last rites for a dead romance
The end of a failed relationship


Leave the wasteland, time to choose
Time to move on from unproductive or detrimental circumstances and make a decision


Crack force is closing in on you
Pressure or danger is mounting


Take a hard line for the last time
Stand firm and be decisive in the face of adversity for the final time


Did you hurt somebody
Did you cause pain or harm to someone else?


Did you kill the pain
Did you attempt to numb your own emotional pain?


Did you hurt somebody
Did you cause pain or harm to someone else?


Gonna lie alone again
Resigning oneself to the prospect of being lonely


Long walk, guard the backway
A journey with vigilance and caution taken to ensure safety from danger


Cool hand as you mark your man
Calm, calculated actions as you take control of the situation


Love in blood, muscle n' money
A violent, materialistic side to love


Shoulder to shoulder, close command
Coming together with others to face a challenge


Final stand, daddy don't die
A last effort to survive and avoid failure


Bullhorn bleeding battle cries
Rallying cries meant to inspire courage and resistance


Take a hard line for the last time
Stand firm and be decisive in the face of adversity for the final time




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, MUSHROOM MUSIC PTY LTD
Written by: RICHARD BREWSTER, STEPHEN BROWN, BRENT ECCLES, JAMES HILBUN, BERNARD NEESON, ROBERT SPENCER

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