Hurt People Hurt People
The Script Lyrics


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You take it out on me 'cause you got troubles at home
A big man like him better leave my girl alone
Listen, baby, we can get out of here
You can take my car and drive away all your fears

Don't you worry, I
Know just how you feel
You've been hurt before

Hurt people, they hurt people
Is it ever gonna stop?
Hurt people, they hurt people
So give me everything you've got

You might get lost, but you're no loser
And you might get used, but you're no user
And we ask ourselves, what are we doing?
But I stick by you, 'cause there's no choosing

Oh, no, don't you worry, I
Know just how you feel
I've been hurt before

Baby, hurt people, they hurt people
Is it ever gonna stop?
Hurt people, they hurt people
So give me everything you've got

Give me everything, everything you've got
Give me everything, everything you've got

Some born with a blessing, some born with a curse
Some have it better, yeah, some have it worse
Some are thinking forward but they have it in reverse
No matter how bad it gets, it can always get worse
Some people lie for it
Some people even die for it
They would take your f-in' life for it
Some people pay the man in the sky for it
You measure the heart by the size of the man
I measure the man by the size of the heart
We ain't perfect, this is who we are
Help me see the light in the dark

Hurt people, they hurt people (yeah)
Is it ever gonna stop? (ever gonna stop?)
Hurt people, they hurt people
So give me everything you've got (everything that you've got)

Give me everything, everything you got
Give me everything, everything you've got




Give me everything, everything you've got
Give me everything, everything you've got

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Script's song "Hurt People Hurt People" delve into the cycle of pain and how it manifests in relationships. The first verse portrays a person who takes out their troubles on the singer because they have their own issues at home. Despite this, the singer offers support and an escape, suggesting that they can leave their fears behind. The chorus emphasizes the cycle of hurt, acknowledging that hurt people tend to hurt others. It poses the question of whether this cycle will ever end and asks for the person to give everything they have.


The second verse expresses solidarity and understanding, assuring the person that they are not a loser despite the challenges they face. The singer stands by them, acknowledging that choices may be limited. The bridge of the song reflects on the circumstances people are born into, some with blessings and some with curses. It acknowledges that everyone's situation is different, but pain can always worsen. It also touches on the extremes some individuals go to obtain relief, even to the point of sacrificing their lives or their faith.


Overall, the song speaks to the complexities of human relationships and the tendency for hurt to be perpetuated. It highlights the need for empathy, understanding, and support in breaking the cycle of pain.


Line by Line Meaning

You take it out on me 'cause you got troubles at home
You project your frustrations onto me because you have unresolved issues in your personal life


A big man like him better leave my girl alone
That guy should stay away from my girlfriend if he knows what's good for him


Listen, baby, we can get out of here
Hey, darling, we have the option to escape from this situation


You can take my car and drive away all your fears
You can use my car as a means to leave behind all your worries and anxieties


Don't you worry, I Know just how you feel You've been hurt before
Don't fret, I understand your emotions completely You've experienced pain in the past


Hurt people, they hurt people Is it ever gonna stop?
Those who have been hurt tend to inflict pain onto others Will this cycle of hurt ever end?


So give me everything you've got
Therefore, give me your complete effort and dedication


You might get lost, but you're no loser
You may feel directionless at times, but that doesn't make you a failure


And you might get used, but you're no user
Others might take advantage of you, but you're not one to exploit others


And we ask ourselves, what are we doing?
And we question our actions and motivations


But I stick by you, 'cause there's no choosing
Nevertheless, I remain loyal to you because I don't have a choice


Some born with a blessing, some born with a curse
Life starts differently for everyone, some with fortunate circumstances and others with unfortunate ones


Some have it better, yeah, some have it worse
Some individuals enjoy more favorable lives, while others face more adversity


No matter how bad it gets, it can always get worse
No matter how dire the situation appears, it has the potential to worsen


Some people lie for it
Certain individuals deceive others in pursuit of their desires


Some people even die for it
Some people are willing to sacrifice their lives for their desires


They would take your f-in' life for it
They would go to extreme lengths, even ending someone's life, for their desires


Some people pay the man in the sky for it
Some individuals offer payment or make offerings to a higher power in exchange for their desires


You measure the heart by the size of the man
You judge someone's character based on their compassion and empathy


I measure the man by the size of the heart
I evaluate someone's worth based on the goodness and kindness they possess


We ain't perfect, this is who we are
We are flawed and imperfect beings, and that is our true essence


Help me see the light in the dark
Assist me in finding positivity and hope amidst difficult times


Give me everything, everything you've got
Provide me with everything you are capable of giving




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel O'Donoghue, David King, James Berry, Mark Sheehan

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You take it out on me 'cause you got troubles at home
A big man like him better leave my girl alone
Listen, baby, we can get out of here
You can take my car and drive away all your fears
Don't you worry, I
Know just how you feel
You've been hurt before
Hurt people, they hurt people
Is it ever gonna stop?
Hurt people, they hurt people
So give me everything you've got
You might get lost, but you're no loser
And you might get used, but you're no user
And we ask ourselves, what are we doing?
But I stick by you, 'cause there's no choosing
Oh, no, don't you worry, I
Know just how you feel
I've been hurt before
Baby, hurt people, they hurt people
Is it ever gonna stop?
Hurt people, they hurt people
So give me everything you've got
Give me everything, everything you've got
Give me everything, everything you've got
Some born with a blessing, some born with a curse
Some have it better, yeah, some have it worse
Some are thinking forward but they have it in reverse
No matter how bad it gets, it can always get worse
Some people lie for it
Some people even die for it
They would take your f-in' life for it
Some people pay the man in the sky for it
You measure the heart by the size of the man
I measure the man by the size of the heart
We ain't perfect, this is who we are
Help me see the light in the dark
Hurt people, they hurt people (yeah)
Is it ever gonna stop? (ever gonna stop?)
Hurt people, they hurt people
So give me everything you've got (everything that you've got)
Give me everything, everything you got
Give me everything, everything you've got
Give me everything, everything you've got
Give me everything, everything you've got



Jacob L Pulamte

"Hurt People Hurt People"

You take it out on me 'cause you got troubles at home
A big man like him better leave my girl alone
Listen, baby, we can get out of here
You can take my car and drive away all your fears

Don't you worry, I
Know just how you feel
You've been hurt before

Hurt people, they hurt people
Is it ever gonna stop?
Hurt people, they hurt people
So give me everything you've got

You might get lost, but you're no loser
And you might get used, but you're no user
And we ask ourselves, what are we doing?
But I stick by you, 'cause there's no choosing

Oh, no, Don't you worry, I
Know just how you feel
I've been hurt before

Baby, hurt people, they hurt people
Is it ever gonna stop?
Hurt people, they hurt people
So give me everything you've got

Give me everything, everything you've got
Give me everything, everything you've got

Some call it a blessing, some call it a curse
Some have it better, yeah, some have it worse
Some are thinking forward but they have it in reverse
No matter how bad it gets, it can always get worse
Some people lie for it
Some people even die for it
They would take a f- life for it
Some people pay the man in the sky for it
You measure the heart by the size of the man
I measure the man by the size of the heart
We ain't perfect, this is who we are
Help me see the light in the dark

Hurt people, they hurt people (Yeah)
Is it ever gonna stop? (Ever gonna stop?)
Hurt people, they hurt people
So give me everything you've got (Everything that you've got)

Give me everything, everything you've got
Give me everything, everything you've got
Give me everything, everything you've got
Give me everything, everything you've got



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