What Hurts The Most
The Back Row Lyrics
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That don't bother me
I can take a few tears now and then and just let them out
I'm not afraid to cry every once in a while
Even though going on with you gone still upsets me
There are days every now and again I pretend I'm OK
But that's not what gets me
Was being so close
And having so much to say
And watching you walk away
And never knowing
What could have been
And not seeing that loving you
Is what I was tryin' to do
It's hard to deal with the pain of losing you everywhere I go
But I'm doin' It
It's hard to force that smile when I see our old friends and I'm alone
Still Harder
Getting up, getting dressed, livin' with this regret
But I know if I could do it over
I would trade give away all the words that I saved in my heart
That I left unspoken
What hurts the most
Is being so close
And having so much to say (much to say)
And watching you walk away
And never knowing
What could have been
And not seeing that loving you
Is what I was trying to do, oh.
What hurts the most
Was being so close
And having so much to say (to say)
And watching you walk away
And never knowing
What could have been
And not seeing that loving you
Is what I was trying to do
Not seeing that loving you
That's what I was trying to do
The Back Row's "What Hurts The Most" is a powerful song about the pain of a lost love. In the first verse, the singer explains that they can handle the physical emptiness of the house and the occasional tears, but what truly hurts them is not being able to express all the things they had bottled up inside. They were so close to this person and had so much to say, but they never got the chance to say it before they walked away. This regret and feeling of unexpressed love is what truly hurts the most.
The second verse shows the singer trying to cope with this pain on a daily basis. It's hard for them to be reminded of the person they lost everywhere they go, and even harder when they have to pretend to be okay around mutual friends. The chorus repeats the same sentiments as the first verse, emphasizing that the pain comes from not being able to express their love and watching the person they love walk away without ever knowing how they truly felt.
The song ends with a heartbreaking realization that not seeing that loving the person was what they were trying to do all along, and it's the one thing they can never take back. This song captures the heartache of a lost love and the regret that comes with it, reminding listeners to cherish the opportunities they have to express their feelings to their loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
I can take the rain on the roof of this empty house
I am capable of withstanding the sound of the raindrops hitting the roof of this house that is now devoid of your presence.
That don't bother me
Despite this, it doesn't cause me any discomfort or unease.
I can take a few tears now and then and just let them out
Occasionally, I need to express my emotions through crying and I am not ashamed to do so.
I'm not afraid to cry every once in a while
I understand the importance of acknowledging and processing my feelings, even if it means shedding some tears.
Even though going on with you gone still upsets me
Despite my best efforts to move on, your absence still deeply affects and troubles me.
There are days every now and again I pretend I'm OK
Sometimes, I feign being alright in order to put on a brave face and not burden others with my sadness.
But that's not what gets me
However, the pain and heartache associated with losing you is not caused by my attempts to mask my true emotions.
What hurts the most
The greatest source of my pain and anguish is
Was being so close
The fact that we were once incredibly close and intimate
And having so much to say
And yet, despite having abundant words and feelings to express
And watching you walk away
I could only watch helplessly as you left me
And never knowing
And not having the hindsight to understand
What could have been
The endless possibilities of what our relationship could have become
And not seeing that loving you
And not realizing that being in love with you
Is what I was tryin' to do
Was what motivated me and was always my end goal.
It's hard to deal with the pain of losing you everywhere I go
The heartbreak caused by your absence follows me wherever I go, making it hard to escape from.
But I'm doin' It
Despite this, I am finding ways to cope and move on.
It's hard to force that smile when I see our old friends and I'm alone
Although it is difficult, I try to put on a happy face when I see our mutual friends, even when I am by myself.
Still Harder
However, it is even more challenging
Getting up, getting dressed, livin' with this regret
To go about my daily routine, putting in the effort to get dressed and presentable, while constantly feeling the weight of my sorrow and regret.
But I know if I could do it over
Despite everything, I am aware that if given the chance,
I would trade give away all the words that I saved in my heart
I would give up all the precious words and emotions that I have kept locked away in my heart
That I left unspoken
And have been unable to articulate to you.
Not seeing that loving you
My greatest mistake was in not realizing that what I truly wanted and needed was to love you
That's what I was trying to do
And that was the one thing I was always trying to achieve through our relationship.
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