Tell Me Where It Hurts
Garbage
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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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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'.
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GenreThe song is classified under the genres of alternative rock and synth-pop.
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CompositionFrontwoman Shirley Manson wrote the song alongside her Garbage bandmates Duke Erikson, Steve Marker, and Butch Vig.
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Song InspirationThe song delves into themes of romantic love and heartache, featuring lyrics which reveal a desperate plea for understanding and assurance in a relationship.
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Initial Reception"Tell Me Where It Hurts" received mixed reviews from music critics at the time of its release.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the mixed reviews, the single managed to reach the 50th position on the UK Singles Chart in 2007.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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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.
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Live PerformancesThe band performed "Tell Me Where It Hurts" live for the first time on July 6, 2007 at London's Carling Brixton Academy.
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Alternate VersionsThere 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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