You Hurt Me
The What...For! Lyrics
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What you said ain't always what you meant
Things were said and things were done
But in the end who turned tail and run
You were so blind and you were riding so high
But you'll see my face alone when you cry
The tables have turned on you
Look inside yourself see the real you
I just want to make you feel my pain
I am dying silently
I will lash out and make you see
Hear your laughter and watch your leisure
Bash your learning face to disfigure
Coming after you with a vengeance to stop
The resurgence of your failed devotions
Judge yourself before you judge me
You're no better than I am
You will see
A message toward your bleeding hearts
Get out our way before our hatred starts
The state, my state of mind is only hate
The hate that dwells inside of me is to infuriate
I can't begin to describe what's inside
I hide the fatal thoughts of final suicide
There's many things that I have to sort
Within my head
It's all the bullshit that as a kid I was fed
I can't tell who's real and who's fuckin fake
I take a breath before I seal your fuckin fate
I just want to hurt you
I just want to make you feel my pain
Look around you see the world decay
Can't you see that I don't see things
The same way that you do
In "You hurt me", The What...For! paints a picture of a hurt and angry individual seeking revenge against another person who has caused pain. The first verse highlights the discrepancy between what is said and what is meant. The singer goes on to assert that the other party was "riding so high" and "so blind," suggesting a sense of betrayal by someone who was once close. The second verse is particularly violent, with the singer expressing an intense desire to physically harm the other person. The final verse sheds a bit of light on the singer's emotional turmoil, mentioning feelings of confusion and desperation. Throughout the song, there is a sense that the singer is mentally unhinged and struggling to make sense of their emotions.
One possible interpretation of this song is that it is about the aftermath of a romantic relationship that ended badly. The singer seems deeply hurt by the other person's actions, but also a bit unstable and possibly suicidal. The desire for revenge and violent imagery suggest a lot of pent-up anger and frustration, although it's not clear what specifically led to the breakup.
Overall, "You hurt me" is a raw and intense song that delves into the darker aspects of human emotion. It contains some very graphic and disturbing imagery, so it may not be suitable for all listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
What you see is what you get
I am not pretending to be someone I'm not, you should take my actions at face value
What you said ain't always what you meant
You have been dishonest with me in the past, and I know it
Things were said and things were done
There have been negative actions and conversations between us
But in the end who turned tail and run
You retreated from our previous disagreements, leaving me to feel hurt and abandoned
You were so blind and you were riding so high
You were arrogant and unaware of my emotions, until it was too late
But you'll see my face alone when you cry
I will not comfort you in your distress
The tables have turned on you
I now hold the power in our relationship
Look inside yourself see the real you
Reflect on your actions and be honest with yourself about who you really are
I just want to hurt you
I want revenge for the pain you have caused me
I just want to make you feel my pain
I want you to suffer as I have suffered
I am dying silently
My internal emotional pain is overwhelming and causing me great distress
I will lash out and make you see
I will act out in anger and make you confront the harm you caused me
Hear your laughter and watch your leisure
I am resentful of your happiness and success
Bash your learning face to disfigure
I want to harm you physically, and prevent you from achieving further success
Coming after you with a vengeance to stop
I will pursue you relentlessly to cause you pain
The resurgence of your failed devotions
You have failed me in the past, and I am not willing to forgive or forget
Judge yourself before you judge me
Reflect on your own actions before criticizing me
You're no better than I am
You have made mistakes too, and are not above reproach
You will see
You will come to understand the hurt you have caused me
A message toward your bleeding hearts
I resent your compassion and sympathy
Get out our way before our hatred starts
Leave me alone, or face the consequences of my anger
The state, my state of mind is only hate
I am consumed by anger and hatred
The hate that dwells inside of me is to infuriate
My hatred is my only motivation
I can't begin to describe what's inside
I struggle to express the depth of my pain and anger
I hide the fatal thoughts of final suicide
I have had suicidal thoughts as a result of my emotional distress
There's many things that I have to sort within my head
I need to work through my emotions and thoughts
It's all the bullshit that as a kid I was fed
My childhood experiences and upbringing have contributed to my current emotional state
I can't tell who's real and who's fuckin fake
I struggle to trust others and distinguish genuine people from those who are insincere
I take a breath before I seal your fuckin fate
I will take a moment to compose myself before seeking revenge on you
Look around you see the world decay
I have a negative view of the world and am pessimistic about the future
Can't you see that I don't see things the same way that you do
Our viewpoints are fundamentally different, and this has contributed to our disagreements
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@raspberry481
I would walk all the miles if you'd play your part,
I'd write you a song if you'd just break my heart,
I would love you forever but woman I plead,
just love me and hold me and then let me be,
I would draw you in ink if I thought it would work,
I'd buy you the ocean if you'd only hurt me,
I'd steal you a river if you'd only see,
would you love me and hold me and then let me be
I'm a sick kind of lover and I'm cruel to myself,
I'm a writer whose nothing if he's not in hell,
I would owe you a favour and if its all right,
would you love me and leave me with something to write?
would you love me and leave me with something to write?
I would ache to my bones from the hours I'd spend,
writing poems of loss if you'd sleep with my friends,
I would paint you a mural and ring all the bells,
if you'd please just mistreat me and put me through hell,
I would treat you like an angel and say all the things,
the loneliest poets have only dared dream,
I would love you with all of my heart if you would,
just love me and hold me and leave me for good,
I'm a sick kind of lover and I'm cruel to myself,
I'm a writer whose nothing if he's not in hell,
I would owe you a favor and if its all right,
would you love me and leave me with something to write?
would you love me and leave me with something to write?
@craigape
Lots of other artists approach happiness, or love, or anger, or sadness. Keaton Henson approaches a desperate, real, and never perfect combination of all of the above, which is even more saddening than pure sadness because it infects all parts of life, the bad and the good. I hate that I love his music.
@paroxysm8588
I have a hard time deciphering my feelings and that of others, emotions don't make much sense to me, but Keaton Henson. Oh boy, he makes me feel everything at once.
@umbraluna499
This is too real. I personally get suspicious of lovers that are too nice. There's comfort in the familiar, and familiar is pain. Don't get me wrong, I know it's not okay to chase shadows that aren't even there. But when you're used to having to jump away from every one, it becomes a masochistic, missed habit when there's nothing to run from. This is exactly why battered people tend to stay with the pattern of abuse. It's all we know about what love is, so when someone presents differently, we get suspicious.
@liamboyack9774
I feel this so much me and my girlfriend have been through shit so we can always get things wrong cuz we are expecting it to go wrong. But we have been going strong for almost a year and a half and every day is a the like first time we met. I never thought I'd get out of that cycle and meet someone so perfect for me. It is possible to break the wheel !!!! ❤❤
@janablabla1171
Is there any song from Keaton, which is not heartbreaking? They are all so beautifull! <3
@jacobstockwell8831
Thank you posting this. I believe you have some great taste in music. It's sad seeing people who don't know who he is or how much he's underrated.
@SelinKenny
Keaton is great, I'm glad people enjoy his music but yeah, I agree he's very underrated but sometimes I like having hidden gems to myself :)
@viktoriabredehorn4531
"I'm a sick kind of lover and i'm cruel to myself" i felt it
@paroxysm8588
Also, emotional masochism at its finest. 👌
@SelinKenny
Keaton Henson's albums should just be called emotional masochism lmao