Pain Told Love
Tribe Society Lyrics


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They say see you gotta feel the pain
It helps to know it don't only rain on your window
Those times when I heard you cry, I let you be
No one knows you quite like me
Pain comes and you find a way to build your world around it
And when it hurts get inside the pain and wrap your arms around it
I heard pain tell love She said "where would I be without you?"
So love I better find a way to build my world around you
And even if you don't go, and even if you never know
Even if you hide away and always stay home
You gotta make a friend of pain
‘Cause hurricanes make flowers grow
They say that the world's a stage and life's a show
It's all a dance and dosey-doe
The sun when it lights the moon it hides the day
Only a fool would wish the night away
Pain comes and you find a way to build your world around it
And when it hurts get inside the pain and wrap your arms around it
I heard pain tell love She said "where would I be without you?"
So love I better find a way to build my world around you

And even if you don't go, and even if you never know
Even if you hide away and always stay home
You gotta make a friend of pain
‘Cause hurricanes make flowers grow
I took a little vacation
Took a bunch of medication
Just trying something to for the pain
I just couldn't take the pain
I gotta better education
For a little vegetation
A little something for the pain
Give me something for the pain
And even if you don't go, and even if you never know
Even if you hide away and always stay home




You gotta make a friend of pain
‘Cause hurricanes make flowers grow

Overall Meaning

The song "Pain Told Love" by Tribe Society is a deeply introspective and emotive piece that explores the idea that pain is an essential part of life and love. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the singer acknowledging that feeling pain is necessary to understand the world around us. The song suggests that pain can be a source of growth and that building your world around it can be a way to overcome difficult experiences.


The lyrics go on to explore the relationship between love and pain, with the singer stating that pain and love are intertwined. The song suggests that without experiencing pain, love would not be as meaningful or valuable. The chorus repeats the importance of making a friend of pain and embracing it as a necessary part of life. The bridge of the song sees the singer admitting to struggling with pain and seeking out medication to alleviate it, but ultimately realizing that pain is something that must be accepted and navigated rather than avoided.


Line by Line Meaning

They say see you gotta feel the pain
It is commonly said that you need to experience pain in order to understand its power


It helps to know it don't only rain on your window
Experiencing pain can feel isolating, but it's important to remember that everyone goes through tough times


Those times when I heard you cry, I let you be
As your friend, I tried to give you space to deal with your pain in your own way


No one knows you quite like me
Because of our connection, I have a unique understanding of who you are and what you're going through


Pain comes and you find a way to build your world around it
When you experience pain, it can sometimes feel like it defines your life, but you can learn to adapt to it


And when it hurts get inside the pain and wrap your arms around it
Instead of running from pain, it can be helpful to embrace it and learn from it


I heard pain tell love She said 'where would I be without you?'
Pain and love are closely interconnected; without pain, we may not appreciate the beauty of love as much


So love I better find a way to build my world around you
Love is worth holding onto, even if it means adapting to the pain that comes with it


And even if you don't go, and even if you never know
Even if you don't leave the house or fully grasp the impact of your pain, you still have the opportunity to benefit from it


Even if you hide away and always stay home
Sometimes when experiencing pain, it can be tempting to isolate yourself, but it's important to try and stay connected with the world


You gotta make a friend of pain
Instead of fighting against it, it can be useful to try and understand and even befriend pain


‘Cause hurricanes make flowers grow
Just like the way a storm can ultimately lead to new growth and beauty, pain can facilitate personal growth and greater fulfillment


I took a little vacation
I tried to take a break in order to deal with my pain


Took a bunch of medication
I used medication to try and alleviate my pain


Just trying something to for the pain
I was testing out different methods of dealing with my pain


I just couldn't take the pain
Despite my attempts, I was still unable to cope with the pain I was experiencing


I gotta better education
I learned more about pain and how to deal with it


For a little vegetation
I tried using natural remedies to help manage my pain


A little something for the pain
I was looking for any way I could to reduce the pain I was experiencing


Give me something for the pain
I was pleading for anything that could help me alleviate my pain




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@xKarmylla

They say see you gotta feel the pain
It helps to know it don't only rain on your window
Those times when I heard you cry, and let you be
No one knows you quite like me

Pain comes and you find a way to build your world around it
And when it hurts get inside the pain and wrap your arms around it
I heard pain tell love, she said "where would I be without you?"
So love I better find a way to build my world around you

And even if you don’t go, and even if you never know
And even if you hide away and always stay home
You gotta make a friend of pain
‘Cause hurricanes make flowers grow

They say that the world’s a stage and life’s a show
It’s all a dance and dosey-doe
The sun when it lights the moon it hides the day
Only a fool would wish the night away

Pain comes and you find a way to build your world around it
And when it hurts get inside the pain and wrap your arms around it
I heard pain tell love She said "where would I be without you?"
So love I better find a way to build my world around you

And even if you don’t go, and even if you never know
And even if you hide away and always stay home
You gotta make a friend of pain
‘Cause hurricanes make flowers grow

I took a little vacation
Took a bunch of medication
Just trying something for the pain
I just couldn’t take the pain
I got a better education
For a little vegetation
A little something for the pain
Give me something for the pain (yeah)

And even if you don’t go, and even if you never know
Even if you hide away and always stay home
You gotta make a friend of pain
‘Cause hurricanes make flowers grow



@iceneko9170

this song is both depressing and hopeful.

that gave me chills.

especially in the last few verses.

Great work guys. Don't give up cuz people keep comparing you to imagine dragons. Lol. make your own path to fame.

ah but who am i talking... this is 3 years old already.



@TribeSociety

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Pain Told Love


They say see you gotta feel the pain
It helps to know it don't only rain on your window
Those times when I heard you cry, I let you be
No one knows you quite like me


Pain comes and you find a way to build your world around it 
and when it hurts get inside the pain and wrap your arms around it
I heard pain tell love
She said where would I be without you? 
So love I better find a way to build my world around you.
And even if you don’t go,
And even if you never know,
Even if you hide away and always stay home,
You gotta make a friend of pain 
‘Cause hurricanes make flowers grow


They say that the world’s a stage and life’s a show
It’s all a dance and dosey doe
The sun when it lights the moon it hides the day
Only a fool would wish the night away



Pain comes and you find a way to build your world around it 
and when it hurts get inside the pain and wrap your arms around it
I heard pain tell love
She said where would I be without you? 
So love I better find a way to build my world around you.
And even if you don’t go,
And even if you never know,
Even if you hide away and always stay home,
You gotta make a friend of pain 
‘Cause hurricanes make flowers grow


I took a little vacation.
Took a bunch of medication 
Just trying something to for the pain.
I just couldn’t take the pain.
I gotta better education
For a little vegetation 
A little something for the pain,
Give me something for the pain.



And even if you never know,
Even if you hide away and always stay home,
You gotta make a friend of pain 
‘Cause hurricanes make flowers grow



All comments from YouTube:

@xKarmylla

They say see you gotta feel the pain
It helps to know it don't only rain on your window
Those times when I heard you cry, and let you be
No one knows you quite like me

Pain comes and you find a way to build your world around it
And when it hurts get inside the pain and wrap your arms around it
I heard pain tell love, she said "where would I be without you?"
So love I better find a way to build my world around you

And even if you don’t go, and even if you never know
And even if you hide away and always stay home
You gotta make a friend of pain
‘Cause hurricanes make flowers grow

They say that the world’s a stage and life’s a show
It’s all a dance and dosey-doe
The sun when it lights the moon it hides the day
Only a fool would wish the night away

Pain comes and you find a way to build your world around it
And when it hurts get inside the pain and wrap your arms around it
I heard pain tell love She said "where would I be without you?"
So love I better find a way to build my world around you

And even if you don’t go, and even if you never know
And even if you hide away and always stay home
You gotta make a friend of pain
‘Cause hurricanes make flowers grow

I took a little vacation
Took a bunch of medication
Just trying something for the pain
I just couldn’t take the pain
I got a better education
For a little vegetation
A little something for the pain
Give me something for the pain (yeah)

And even if you don’t go, and even if you never know
Even if you hide away and always stay home
You gotta make a friend of pain
‘Cause hurricanes make flowers grow

@Elena-yr2be

Joana Thanks

@dianamtz

I just came here to say this is the most underrated song ever!!!!

@Timelesone

It's an enlightening song. The truth is revealed in it...

@Pomagranite167

It's a shame this video has so few views. It deserves to have 13 million views.

@johnnylussac

and more subs

@purestyle8857

Oddly specific number lol

@jonnybrooks9152

Wow thin I got it.mylovejonnb

@martinramirez7789

"One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain."

@nos5915

wish it were that easy but it does help

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