I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again
Kenny Rogers
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Oh, I wish that I could hurt that way again At least I had you every now and then And in between the sorrow At least there was tomorrow And as long as there's tomorrow There's no end Oh, I wish that I could hurt that way again. Oh, I wish that we could play that game again Even though I'd always lose and you would win At times you would desert me The emptiness would hurt me But your coming back Was always worth the pain Oh, I wish that I could hurt that way again. I?d love to hear you tell me You don't need me anymore Just like you used to tell me everyday I'd love to watch you leaving Like the hundred times before At least my eyes could see you walk away. Oh, I wish
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Written by: PUTMAN JR., CURLY PUTMAN, DON COOK, RAFE VAN HOY
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again" was released in June 1978 by United Artists Records.
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Album InclusionThe song is part of the album "Love Or Something Like It", which is the fifth studio album by Kenny Rogers.
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and was also a moderate crossover hit, reaching number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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SongwritersThe song was written by three renowned writers - Rafe Van Hoy, Don Cook, and Curly Putman.
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Different VersionsBesides Kenny Rogers, various other country artists have recorded their versions of this song, including T. Graham Brown and Ronnie Milsap.
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Song DurationThe duration of the song is 2 minutes 57 seconds.
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Song GenreThe song falls under the country genre, with a touch of the distinctive Kenny Rogers style.
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Popular ReviewBillboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying Rogers "consistently picks good material and has a consistent sound production-wise."
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Grammy AwardRogers was nominated for Best Male Country Vocal Performance at the 21st Annual Grammy Awards for "I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again".
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Theme of the SongThe song's lyrics narrate the sorrow of a man who wishes to experience the pain of heartbreak again, rather than the overwhelming numbness of his current state.
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