Everybody Hurts
The Corrs Lyrics


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When your day is long
And the night, and the night is yours alone
When you think you've had enough of this life
Well hang on

Don't let yourself go
'Cause everybody cries
And everybody hurts
Sometimes

Sometimes everything is wrong
Now it's time to sing along
When your day is night, hold on (hold on, hold on)
If you feel like letting go (hold on, hold on)
If you're sure you've had too much of this life
Hang on

'Cause everybody hurts sometimes
Take comfort in your friends
Everybody hurts

Don't blow your hands, oh, no
Don't blow your hands
If you feel like you're alone
No, no, no, you're not alone

If you're on your own in this life
And the days and nights are long
If you're sure you've had too much of this life
To hang on

Yeah, everybody hurts sometimes
Everybody cries sometimes
Everybody hurts sometimes
Yeah, everybody hurts sometimes

So, hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
'Cause no, you're not alone

Thank you

Overall Meaning

The Corrs' song "Everybody Hurts" is a poignant reminder that everyone faces challenges and struggles at some point in their lives. The lyrics suggest a time of darkness and despair, where the singer feels overwhelmed and alone in their pain.


The opening lyrics "When your day is long, and the night is yours alone" establishes a sense of isolation and vulnerability. The singer feels like they are the only ones going through a tough time, and that nobody else could possibly relate to their pain.


However, the song quickly dispels that notion, with the chorus declaring "Cause everybody hurts, sometimes." This phrase serves as a comforting reminder that pain is a universal human experience, and that everyone, at some point, feels overwhelmed, sad, or hopeless.


The song encourages listeners to hold on, to not give up, and to seek solace in their friends and loved ones. It recognizes that sometimes life is hard, sometimes everything is wrong, and sometimes, we just need to cry it out. But the message of the song is clear: despite the difficulties of life, we are not alone in our struggles, and we will get through it together.


Line by Line Meaning

When your day is long
When your day seems endless and exhausting


And the night
And when it's nighttime


The night is yours alone
Your struggles and pain are uniquely yours and can feel isolating


When you're sure you've had enough of this life
When you are absolutely convinced that life isn't worth living anymore


Well hang on
But hold on, don't give up


Don't let yourself go
Don't give up on yourself


Cause everybody cries
Everyone experiences sadness and pain


And everybody hurts
Everyone has moments of suffering and struggle


Sometimes
At times, it feels unbearable


Sometimes everything is wrong
At times, it seems like nothing is going right


Now it's time to sing along
Now it's time to join together and uplift one another


(When your day is night alone)
(When even the darkness feels isolating)


Hold on, hold on
But don't give up, hold on


(If you feel like letting go)
(If you feel like giving up)


If you think you've had too much of this life
If you've reached your breaking point


Cause everybody hurts
Just know that you're not alone in your pain


Take comfort in your friends
Find solace in the people who care about you


Don't throw your hand
Don't give up or surrender


When you feel like you're alone
When you feel like no one understands or is there for you


No, no, no, you're not alone
You are not alone in your suffering


If you're on your own
If you're alone in your struggles


In this life
In this difficult journey we call life


The days and nights are long
The struggles and pain can seem unending


When you think you've had too much
When you've reached your limit


Of this life
Of this difficult existence


To hang on
Still, hold on


So, hold on, hold on
Hold on to hope, don't give up yet


Hold on, hold on
Hold on to the belief that things will get better


Hold on, hold on
Hold on to the support of others who care for you


Hold on, hold on
Hold on to the belief that you're not alone in your struggles


(Everybody hurts
(Everyone experiences pain and suffering


You are not alone)
And you don't have to face it alone)




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: William Thomas Berry, Peter Lawrence Buck, Michael E. Mills, John Michael Stipe

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@IanPearson-ft9tg

Definitely one of my top playlist songs 🎵 while receiving chemo treatment...again...
The melody...The words...food for the heart & soul...
Cancer can Definitely define so called family members, friends & so called partner of 7 years...
I'm not ready to let go yet...
I'm holding on...
Nothing wrong been alone...
The inner peace & strength...
Without the fake people, fake words, fake actions & fake commitments...

My heartfelt & sincere thankyou 🙏 Corrs...
For a beautiful rendition...



@MariaEduarda-qz2gs

When your day is long
And the night, the night is yours alone
When you're sure you've had enough
Of this life, well hang on
Don't let yourself go
'Cause everybody cries
Everybody hurts sometimes
Sometimes everything is wrong
Now it's time to sing along
When your day is night alone (hold on, hold on)
If you feel like letting go (hold on)
If you think you've had too much
Of this life, well hang on
'Cause everybody hurts
Take comfort in your friends
Everybody hurts
Don't throw your hand, oh no
Don't throw your hand
If you feel like you're alone
No, no, no, you are not alone
If you're on your own in this life
The days and nights are long
When you think you've had too much
Of this life to hang on
Well, everybody hurts sometimes
Everybody cries
Everybody hurts, sometimes
And everybody hurts sometimes
So hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on, hold on
Everybody hurts



@vc50er

Lyrics
When your day is long
And the night
And the night is yours alone
When you think you've had enough of this life
Hang on
Don't let yourself go
Cause everybody cries
And everybody hurts
Sometimes
Sometimes everything is wrong
Now it's time to sing along
(When your day is night alone)
Hold on, hold on
(If you feel like letting go)
Hang on
If youre sure you've had too much of this life
Hang on
Cause everybody hurts
Take comfort in your friends
Everybody hurts
Don't blow your hands
Oh, no
Don't blow your hands
When you feel like you're alone
No, no, no, you're not alone
If you're on your own
In this life
The days and nights are long
When your sure you've had too much
Of this life
To hang on
And everybody hurts
Sometimes, everybody cries
And everybody hurts
Sometimes
And everybody hurts
Sometimes
So, hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
(Everybody hurts
You are not alone)Hold on, hold on



All comments from YouTube:

@ronstewart2871

Ain't life weird. I was just going to write "I love this song", but 2 days ago, the last person to comment, said those exact words! I honestly believe this is one of the best songs ever written, and this is the best version of this tremendously beautiful song. I have had a lot of problems, including, and mainly my health. I can't find a doctor who can find out what is causing my extreme pain on my left side. I have been to many, many doctors over the years, but the constant pain continues. I have an appointment on May 10, 2022 with another doctor. Anyone who is religious if you could pray for me, I would be grateful. (sorry to bring up my troubles, but I need someone to talk to) Thank you for your time.

@maryann1622

Praying for you...

@ronstewart2871

@@maryann1622 Thank you Mary Ann.

@miguelbelo8002

Oramos.

@ronstewart2871

@@miguelbelo8002 Gracias.

@sander8324

My dad who also had serious pain for some time, and multiple doctors at different hospitals couldn't find it, till one night, he fell and couldn't walk anymore, it turns out he had Kahler's disease. It's apparently hard to spot, and most of the time to late. It's a form of cancer, where your bone structure gets affected, and it causes holes, and can eventually snap your bones. I don't know any of your issues, but maybe you can bring it up to your doctor! Probably, it isn't this at all, just want to share my experience, in the slimmest chance of helping you!

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@GLTMadDogYT

This is a song about hope. When life is hard, you shall not give up. And I think the Corrs really brings it out. Doesn't have to be pain in the voice, the voice can bring out the hope instead. Show that life is beautiful, despite trouble.
My oldest son said some beautiful words, only 3 years old after our family had a miscarriage. I was driving him back to preschool and we where all pretty sad, he said:

-"Look daddy! The sun is shining and the birds are singing!..."

And that's what life is all about, you must have the strength to move on even if its hard, there is always beauty out there. And the Corrs, REM and this song really mediates this. (I probably listened to this song at that moment. And later my oldest son got two younger brothers). I love REMs version of cause, but this cover is definitely a worthy contribution. (my top 3 songs, all times, Bad U2, Everybody hurts REM, then comes...?) This song has given me comfort ever since it was released, ages ago. Definitely a song about hope. Good job REM (and the Corrs).

@vc50er

YES! You got it.

@GLTMadDogYT

@@vc50er Thanks, Merry Christmas... Stay positive!

@michaelwhite5768

The best cover ever. Beautiful beyond words.

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