The Hardest Things
The Juliana Theory Lyrics


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They couldn't have told me
That it would be like this
That it could be like this
For you

I wish I would have known
That it could be like this
That it would be like this
For you

I know you're hurting
I know you're reaching out
I'm sure you wonder what this is all about
You couldn't sweat full, full words be known to you
I'm sure you feel it
You know I feel it too

Sometimes the hardest things in life
Are the things we have to do
And even when we feel it's right
I never want to hurt you

It's never simple
Deciding what should be
There's still a void here
When you're an absentee
You could be angry
But you're a bigger man
We know you'll make it
Never forget to stand

Sometimes the hardest things in life
Are the things we have to do
And even when we feel it's right
I never want to hurt you

You have always been
You always will
You have always been a part of me
You have always been a part of me
You will always be a part of me
You will always be a part of me
You will always be a part of me
You've always been a part

The hardest things in life
Are the things we have to do
And even when we feel it's right
I never want to hurt you

Sometimes the hardest things in life
Are the things we have to do




And even when we feel it's right
I never want to hurt you

Overall Meaning

The Juliana Theory's song The Hardest Things speaks of the hardships one needs to face in life, even when they don't necessarily want to hurt those around them. The song deals with the dilemma of doing what is right, even if it might cause pain to others. The lyrics talk about the regret one might feel when they realize that they could have done things differently if only they had known the consequences of their actions. The singer empathizes with someone who is hurting and reaching out, acknowledging that they too feel the same way. However, he also acknowledges that sometimes the right thing to do is the hardest thing to do, but he never wants to hurt the ones he cares for.


The song talks about the complexities of decision-making and the void that is felt when someone is absent, even though they are an important part of the singer's life. The lyrics show how the singer understands that the person they care for might be angry, but they know that they will make it and never forget to stand.


Overall, The Hardest Things speaks to the tough decisions and circumstances that one might face in life, and how it can be hard to deal with the consequences of our actions, but sometimes it has to be done.


Line by Line Meaning

They couldn't have told me
I didn't expect things to turn out this way and nobody warned me.


That it would be like this
I never thought things would get so complicated.


That it could be like this
I never knew that things could turn out this way.


For you
For the person I care about.


I wish I would have known
I regret not being aware of what was coming.


I know you're hurting
I understand that you're in pain.


I know you're reaching out
I know you're trying to communicate with me.


I'm sure you wonder what this is all about
I'm sure you're confused and don't understand what's happening.


You couldn't sweat full, full words be known to you
You're not able to express your feelings completely.


I'm sure you feel it
I'm sure you're aware of what's happening.


You know I feel it too
You know that I'm also feeling the same thing.


Sometimes the hardest things in life
Difficulty is an inevitable part of life.


Are the things we have to do
The hardest things are the ones we're obligated to do.


And even when we feel it's right
Even if it's the right thing to do, it can still be difficult.


I never want to hurt you
I care too much to intentionally cause you pain.


It's never simple
Decisions are never easy.


Deciding what should be
Making a decision is necessary, but not always obvious.


There's still a void here
There's something missing now that you're gone.


When you're an absentee
When you're not here, it's noticeable.


You could be angry
You would be justified in being upset.


But you're a bigger man
Despite everything, you're handling this maturely.


We know you'll make it
We're confident you'll get through this.


Never forget to stand
Don't give up on yourself or what you believe in.


You have always been
You've been important to me from the very beginning.


You always will
You'll continue to hold a special place in my heart.


You have always been a part of me
You've been integral to who I am as a person.


You will always be a part of me
No matter what happens, that will never change.


You've always been a part
You've always been a significant part of my life.




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