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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Chris Hughes
Chris Hughes
Percussion
Curt Smith
Curt Smith
Bass Guitar
Roland Orzabal
Roland Orzabal
Keyboards
Manny Elias
Manny Elias
Drums
Ian Stanley
Ian Stanley
Programming
Phil Palmer
Phil Palmer
Guitar
Ross Cullum
Ross Cullum
Percussion
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Roland Orzabal
Roland Orzabal
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Chris Hughes
Chris Hughes
Producer
Ross Cullum
Ross Cullum
Producer
Steven Wilson
Steven Wilson
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

Is it an horrific dream?
Am I sinking fast?
Could a person be so mean
As to laugh and laugh?
On my own
Could you ease my load?
Could you see my pain?
Could you please explain the hurting?
Could you understand a child
When he cries in pain?
Could you give him all he needs
Or do you feel the same?
All along
You've been told you're wrong
When you felt it right
And you're left to fight the hurting
The hurt, hurt, hurt
The hurt, hurt, hurt
Get in line with the things you know
Feel the pain, feel the sorrow
Touch the hurt and don't let go
Don't let go, don't let go
Get in line with the things you know
Learn to cry like a baby
Then the hurting won't come back
Won't come back, won't come back
The hurt, hurt, hurt
The hurt, hurt, hurt
Is it an horrific dream?
Hurt, hurt, hurt
Is it an horrific dream?
Hurt, hurt, hurt
Is it an horrific dream?
Hurt, hurt, hurt
Is it an horrific dream?
Hurt, hurt, hurt
Is it an horrific dream?
Hurt, hurt, hurt
Is it an horrific dream?
Hurt, hurt, hurt
Written by: Roland Orzabal

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