Why Do We Always Hurt The One We Love
Dan Hill · Other Songs - Dan Hill
Hurting each other for no reason
Wondering why we keep repeating
the same mistakes.
Seems the more we give,
The more we're disillusioned
Baby, what is it we're doin?
Are we so scared of give and take?
Ohh...
CHORUS:
Why do we always hurt the ones we love?
(Why?)
Just when it seems we've fin'lly made a breakthrough
Why can't we fly between the eagle and the dove?
Why do we always hurt the ones we love?
Sometimes it seems
like the silence is between us
Get deeper than the meanest words,
Feel colder than the night
Everytime I feel as though
I'd finally gonna leave
It seems as though I just
cant praise a girl
Without you in my life woh...
BRIDGE:
And when you cry, I feel as though the tears are falling
from my eyes
Why do we do this to each other?
There so much we should be proud of
So many dreams that we have shared
I'd hate to think that we're arriving
Without you standing here.
-INSTRUMENTAL-
Tell me why... do we hurt the ones we love? (Why?)
When we've fin'lly made a breakthrough
why can't we fly between the eagle and the dove?
Why do we always hurt the ones we love...ohh...
Why Do We Always Hurt The One We Love
Dan Hill's 'Why Do We Always Hurt The One We Love' stands as a poignant exploration of romantic heartbreak, delivered with his signature smooth vocal style. The track captures the universal paradox of loving deeply while fearing the inevitable pain that follows, a theme central to Hill's body of work from the early 1990s. Recorded in the soft pop and adult contemporary genre, the song reflects Hill's ability to blend melancholic storytelling with melodic accessibility. It serves as a testament to his career's focus on emotional resonance, offering listeners a relatable narrative about the complexities of affection and loss without relying on specific lyrical references. The recording remains a staple in discussions of Hill's mid-career output, showcasing his enduring appeal in the adult contemporary landscape.