Hurt You
Toni Braxton Lyrics

Here we go
Starting the cycle of pain and hurt again

Damn
Expressing frustration and disappointment

Here we go again
Acknowledging that this is not the first time this has happened

Loving you has caused me so much pain
Being in love with you has resulted in a lot of emotional suffering

But you don't see it, you never see it
You are unable to perceive the pain that your actions cause me

So why apologize
Questioning the need to apologize for retaliating against hurtful behavior

I was just doing what I had to do baby
Asserting that retaliation was necessary to address the pain caused by your actions

An eye for an eye
Seeking retribution for the harm caused by your actions

God knows I never meant to hurt you
Expressing regret for the pain caused

I never meant to break your heart, your heart babe
Expressing remorse for causing emotional damage

God knows I never meant to turn you out, turn you out
Expressing regret for pushing you away and causing you to leave

Never meant to take it that far, that far babe
Expressing regret for going too far and causing excessive harm

Baby, guilty as charged
Admitting responsibility for the hurtful actions

I'm not gon lie babe
Admitting to the truth of the matter

I did you wrong so many times yes
Admitting to causing pain on multiple occasions

So I know why you crossed the line
Understanding why the other person retaliated

Oh but girl I never dreamed you'd cheat on me
Expressing surprise and disappointment at being cheated on

But I, I apologize (don't apologize, don't apologize)
Apologizing for one's own behavior, while encouraging the other person not to apologize for their retaliation

Oh baby, the pain I put you through (put you through it too)
Acknowledging that one's own behavior caused pain for the other person, while also experiencing pain in return

What I did to you (I did the same to you)
Acknowledging that the hurt inflicted on the other was also inflicted on oneself

Oh I made you cry
Acknowledging causing emotional pain

Can we start over again
Requesting the opportunity to begin again, after acknowledging faults and seeking forgiveness

Can we start baby best friends
Proposing a fresh start based on renewed friendship, rather than romantic love

Give you one more try
Asking for another chance to make things right

The tender kisses you give to me
Expressing appreciation and longing for affection that was previously shared

Would be the only thing I'd ever need
Expressing a desire for a simple and loving relationship