Every Little Bit Hurts
Gladys Knight · Other Songs - Gladys Knight
Every little bit hurts
Every little bit hurts
Every night I cry
Every night I die
Every night I wonder why
You treat me cold
Yet you won't let me go
Every little hurt does
Every little hurt does
To you I am a toy
And you're the girl
Who has the say
Why I should play
Yeah you hurt me
Desert me I just can't take
The loneliness you give me
I just can't go
Another night this way
Come back to me
Darlin' you'll see
I can give you all the things
You wanted me for
If you will stay with me
Every little bit hurts
Every little bit hurts
Every night I cry
Every night I die
Every night I wonder why
You treat me cold
Yet you won't let me go
Come back to me
Darlin' you'll see
I can give you all the things
That you wanted me for
If you will stay with me
Every little bit hurts
Every little bit hurts
Every little bit hurts
Every little bit hurts
Every night I cry
Every night I die
Every night I wonder why
You treat me cold
Yet you won't let me go
Every little hurt does
Every little hurt does
To you I am a toy
And you're the girl
Who has the say
Why I should play
Yeah you hurt me
Desert me I just can't take
The loneliness you give me
I just can't go
Another night this way
Come back to me
Darlin' you'll see
I can give you all the things
You wanted me for
If you will stay with me
Every little bit hurts
Every little bit hurts
Every night I cry
Every night I die
Every night I wonder why
You treat me cold
Yet you won't let me go
Come back to me
Darlin' you'll see
I can give you all the things
That you wanted me for
If you will stay with me
Every little bit hurts
Every little bit hurts
Every little bit hurts
Every Little Bit Hurts
Recorded by the legendary Gladys Knight and the Pips, this soul classic exemplifies the group's signature blend of gospel-infused R&B and powerful vocal harmonies. Released in the late 1960s, the track showcases Knight's soaring tenor and the Pips' tight backing, creating an emotional narrative about the cumulative pain of small daily struggles. The song became a staple of their discography, reflecting the era's focus on social consciousness and personal resilience within the soul genre. Its enduring appeal lies in its melodic structure and Knight's emotive delivery, cementing its place as a defining recording in the history of Motown and soul music.