Everybody Hurts
R.E.M. · Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage - 1982 - 2011 [2011]
The night is yours alone
When you're sure you've had enough of this life
Well hang on
Don't let yourself go, 'cause everybody cries
and everybody hurts, sometimes ...
Sometimes everything is wrong,
Now it's time to sing along
When your day is night alone (hold on, hold on)
If you feel like letting go (hold on)
If you think you've had too much of this life
Well hang on
'Cause everybody hurts
Take comfort in your friends
Everybody hurts
Don't throw your hand, oh no
Don't throw your hand
If you feel like you're alone
no, no, no, you're not alone
If you're on your own in this life
The days and nights are long
When you think you've had too much
of this life, to hang on
Well everybody hurts,
sometimes, everybody cries,
And everybody hurts ...
sometimes
But everybody hurts sometimes
So hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on,
hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
Everybody hurts
You're not alone
Everybody Hurts
Released in 1987 on Out of Time, R.E.M.'s 'Everybody Hurts' stands as a defining anthem of alternative rock, blending acoustic intimacy with the band's signature atmospheric production. The track exemplifies the group's ability to fuse indie sensibilities with broad appeal, featuring a soaring chorus that has become synonymous with the genre's emotional depth. While the song was recorded during a period of significant artistic evolution for the band, its enduring popularity highlights the universal themes of collective struggle and hope that permeate their discography. The recording remains a cornerstone of 1980s alternative music, influencing countless subsequent artists who sought to balance raw lyricism with polished sonic textures.
