Pain

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"Pain" is a song by American rock band Jimmy Eat World. It was released in September 2004 as the first single from their 2004 album Futures and became their second number-one hit on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. Although its album is not their most successful and "Pain" is not the highest charting single, the single has received Gold status by the RIAA, making "Pain" Jimmy Eat World's second best-selling single, after 2001's "The Middle".


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2004
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I don't feel the way I've ever felt
I know
I'm gonna smile and not get worried
I try but it shows

Anyone can make what I have built
And better now
Anyone can find the same white pills
It takes my pain away

It's a lie A kiss with opened eyes
And she's not breathing back
Anything but bother me
(It takes my pain away)
Nevermind these are horrid times
Oh oh oh
I can't let it bother me

I never thought I'd walk away from you
I did
But it's a false sense of accomplishment
Every time time I quit

Anyone can see my every flaw
It isn't hard
Anyone can say they're above this all
It takes my pain away

It's a lie A kiss with opened eyes
And she's not breathing back
Anything but bother me
(It takes my pain away)
Nevermind these are horrid times
Oh oh oh
I can't let it bother me

I can't let it bother me
It takes my pain away

It's a lie A kiss with opened eyes
And she's not breathing back
Anything but bother me
(It takes my pain away)
Nevermind these are horrid times
Oh oh oh
I can't let it bother me
It takes my pain 
It takes my pain 
It takes my pain away

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Jimmy Eat World

Jimmy Eat World is an American alternative rock band from Mesa, Arizona, that formed in 1993. The band is composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jim Adkins, guitarist and backing vocalist Tom Linton, bassist Rick Burch and drummer Zach Lind. more »

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Written by: James Christopher Adkins, Richard E Burch, Thomas Darrell Linton, Zachary Michel Lind

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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13 facts about this song

Origin
"Pain" is a song by American rock band Jimmy Eat World.
Release Date
It was released as the first single from their 2004 album, "Futures".
Initial Performance
Upon its release, "Pain" peaked at number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, marking it the band's most successful single to date.
Genre
"Pain" falls under the category of alternative rock music.
Band Composition
When "Pain" was released, Jimmy Eat World consisted of Jim Adkins, Tom Linton, Rick Burch, and Zach Lind.
Theme of the Song
"Pain" is often categorized as a heartbreak anthem, focusing on overcoming personal struggles and emotional pain.
Popularity
After its release, the song became a popular anthem in the alternative rock scene and is one of the band's biggest hits.
Cover Art
The cover art of the "Pain" single shows a white bird flying against a blue sky. This simplicity often led to diversified interpretations by fans.
Video Game
The song was featured in video games such as Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition and Tony Hawk's Underground 2.
Music Video
The music video for "Pain" asserts a rebellious and grunge vibe consistent with the song's hard-hitting alternative rock feel.
Critical Reception
Critics not only lauded the song's memorable guitar riffs and deeply resonant lyrics, but also the evocative vocals by lead singer Jim Adkins.
Commercial Success
"Pain" remained in heavy rotation on alternative radio stations for several weeks following its release, a testament to its commercial success.
Recognition
Despite not winning any major awards, "Pain" nevertheless established Jimmy Eat World as a leading force in the alternative rock scene.

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