Hurt People
There’s a lady I work with who is a little disturbed and tries to make my work life a misery.
She takes all the credit for my hard work, she starts rumours that aren’t true. I really don’t like her at all…. but feel sorry for her.
This song is for her, I guess it brings me comfort to forgive.
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Hurt people hurt people they know not what they do.
Hurt people hurt people
But they need compassion too.
So if you wonder why she’s acting that way
Why she cuts you down with the bitter things she says.
Sometimes hurt people hurt people
They know not what they do
Hurt people hurt people
But they need compassion too.
Maybe she needs to feel power to be free
So she casts aside her pride and dignity.
Sadness is a wall between two Edens
And the wall is a bruise upon your mind
Lord it hurts when you’re trying to cross over to the garden on the other side.
Sometimes hurt people hurt people
They know not what they do
Hurt people hurt people
But they need compassion too.
So before you judge before you lay the blame
Try to understand her torment and her pain.
Sometimes hurt people hurt people
They know not what they do
Hurt people hurt people
But they need compassion too
Someday it might be you.
Beautiful song and sentiment. Beautifully sung as always. Really like it Anne. Well done.
Absolutely spot on Ann. Such well crafted lyrics and fabulous melody. 👌
I love this. You’ve found just the right melody for this subject. I particularly like the verse starting ‘Sadness is a wall …..’ Beautifully performed as ever, Ann.
Lovely melody, really well performed. Some really nice lyrics, I really like the double use of “Hurt People”. Really good job!
Incredibly well crafted, both melody and lyrics and a great performance. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if Reba McIntyre or Martina McBride could hear this – you never know.
Nicely done, takes me back to Patsy Cline….
This is fantastic, love everything about it and a great performance, as always.
Brilliant Ann. As ever a really strong melody and lyric. And I can really relate to your theme about trying to understand people who on the face of it are hard to relate to.
You really have a beautiful gift, Ann, as a songwriter & performer. This is another heartfelt, impressive composition. Who knows if you’ll ever receive the recognition you deserve? You know how fickle this world is as well as me. But I hope you record your album one day soon & it’s heard by the ears that need to hear it. In the meantime, I feel lucky to be listening 🎶💜.
Great song Anne, fab tune. Love the hurt people x 2 and as ever a powerful performance.
Another great song Annie! Musically and lyrically. ‘Sometimes hurt people, hurt people…’ Yes, indeed they do.
Nice song. I really like the lyrics (it’s an interesting angle to come from) and the melody.
Great melody, great lyrics, great performance. I think it’s great. Just hope this person doesn’t try to claim the credit for the song.
A really special song. Interesting lyrics and a great melody. Gets my vote!
Simply beautiful Annie.
Beautiful song, expertly crafted lyrics, the middle eight is sublime. With my eyes closed I could swear this was an Iris DeMent classic.
Brill song & what a lovely voice you have 🙂