Tell Me Where It Hurts

Garbage

About Tell Me Where It Hurts

"Tell Me Where It Hurts" is the 2007 lead single from alternative rock band Garbage's career-spanning greatest hits album Absolute Garbage, and was released as a physical single by A&E Records in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and as a digital single or airplay-only release in other worldwide territories."Tell Me Where It Hurts" was written by Garbage members Duke Erikson, Shirley Manson, Steve Marker and Butch Vig in Los Angeles in March 2007 after an eighteen-month hiatus from working as a group, as they needed to write some new songs for inclusion on Absolute Garbage. The song was written around a string arrangement by the band coupled with newly written lyrics and a title that vocalist Manson had come up with a few years prior. 


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What is my day going to look like?
What will my tomorrow bring me?
If I had X-ray eyes, I could see inside
I wouldn't have to predict the future

I wish that you would do some talking
How else am I to know what you're thinking?
If only people would say what it really was
What it really was, what it really was that they wanted

Tell me where it hurts and to hell with everybody else
All I care about is you and that's the truth
They don't love me, I can tell
But you do, so they can go to hell

Did they ever give you a reason
To believe in something different?
If you're looking for love, for what it's worth
I've plenty of it lying around here somewhere

If you are looking for disappointment
You can find it around any corner
In the middle of the night I hold on to you tight
So both of us can feel protected

Tell me where it hurts and to hell with everybody else
All I care about is you and that's the truth
They don't love me, yeah, I can tell
But you do, so they can go to hell

I've been loved but I didn't know how to feel it
And I've been adored but I don't know if I ever believed it
I've been loved my whole life but I didn't know how to take it until you

So tell me where it hurts, to hell with everybody else
All I care about is you and that's the truth
They don't love me, yeah, I can tell
But you do, so they can go to hell
But you do, so they can go to hell

Tell me where it hurts
Tell me where it hurts
Tell me where it hurts now

Tell me where it hurts
Tell me where it hurts
Tell me where it hurts

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Garbage

Garbage is an alternative rock band formed in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1994. The group consists of Scottish singer Shirley Manson (vocals, guitar) and American musicians Duke Erikson (bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion), Steve Marker (guitar, keyboards) and Butch Vig (drums, percussion). All four members are involved in songwriting and production. The band have counted worldwide album sales of over 17 million units. more »

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Written by: DOUGLAS ELWIN ERICKSON, SHIRLEY ANN MANSON, STEVE W. MARKER, BRYAN DAVID VIG

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Tell Me Where It Hurts" was released on July 7, 2007. The song was part of Garbage's greatest hits album 'Absolute Garbage'.
Genre
The song is classified under the genres of alternative rock and synth-pop.
Composition
Frontwoman Shirley Manson wrote the song alongside her Garbage bandmates Duke Erikson, Steve Marker, and Butch Vig.
Song Inspiration
The song delves into themes of romantic love and heartache, featuring lyrics which reveal a desperate plea for understanding and assurance in a relationship.
Initial Reception
"Tell Me Where It Hurts" received mixed reviews from music critics at the time of its release.
Chart Performance
Despite the mixed reviews, the single managed to reach the 50th position on the UK Singles Chart in 2007.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Sophie Muller, who has also worked with the likes of The Killers, Gwen Stefani, and Sade. In the video, each band member is featured individually, with Shirley Manson being the main focus.
Song Versatility
"Tell Me Where It Hurts" is not only used as a standalone song, but also appears on the band's album, Absolute Garbage, which is a collection of their most popular songs.
Live Performances
The band performed "Tell Me Where It Hurts" live for the first time on July 6, 2007 at London's Carling Brixton Academy.
Alternate Versions
There are two different versions of the song available. The original album version, which features standard rock instrumentation, and an orchestral version boasting a 24-piece string section.

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