Darling It Hurts
Paul Kelly & The Messengers, Paul Kelly
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I see you standing on the corner with your dress so high And all the cars slow down as they see you driving by Thought you said you had some place to go What you doing up here putting it all on show? Darling it hurts to see you down Darlinghurst tonight Do you remember Darling how we laughed and cried We said we'd be together till the day we died How could something so good turn so bad? I'd do it all again 'cause you're the best I've ever had Darling it hurts to see you down Darlinghurst tonight See that man with the glad hands I want to kill him but it wouldn't be right Now here comes another man with the gladbags I want to break him but it's not my fight In one hand and out the other Baby I don't even know why you bother Darling it hurts to see you down Darlinghurst tonight
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Written by: STEPHEN JAMES CONNOLLY, PAUL MAURICE KELLY
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Music Genre"Darling It Hurits" is classified as a blend of rock and pop music, characterized by its upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics.
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Artist BackgroundThe song was performed by Paul Kelly, an Australian rock music singer-songwriter and guitarist.
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Chart PerformanceThe song, released in 1986, was successful in Australia and reached number 25 on the Kent Music Report Singles Chart.
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Lyric OriginsThe song's lyrics were inspired by a hooker that Kelly would see around Kings Cross, a region in Sydney. The lyrics tell a story of love and heartaches.
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Compelling Song LineThe memorable line in the song, “Darling it hurts to see you down Darlinghurst tonight” refers to Darlinghurst Road, a street in the King's Cross area of Sydney.
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Album Release"Darling It Hurts" was first released on his album "Gossip", an LP that helped launch Kelly's music career.
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Musical CollaborationThe song was performed with Kelly's band, The Coloured Girls and it was the first single released by the band.
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Song CoverThe song has been covered by other artists like Robert Forster and by bands like The Go-Betweens.
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Popularity AbroadIn spite of its local success, the song didn't perform as well internationally. It, however, reached number 19 on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
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Notable Music VideoThe song's music video was filmed at various locations in and around Darlinghurst Road in King's Cross, Sydney.
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