Everybody Hurts

R.E.M. · Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage - 1982 - 2011 [2011]

When your day is long and the night

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.