Johnny Cash - Hurt

I hurt myself today to see if I still feel Describes self-inflicted pain as a way to feel alive and real, indicating deep emotional numbness.
I focus on the pain, the only thing that's real Emphasizes the tangible and undeniable nature of physical pain compared to emotional numbness.
The needle tears a hole, the old familiar sting References drug use as a means of coping with emotional pain, highlighting addiction struggles.
Try to kill it all away, but I remember everything Acknowledges the futility of trying to escape or forget past traumas, showing the inescapable nature of memories.
What have I become, my sweetest friend? Reflects on the changes and losses in personal relationships due to destructive behavior, expressing regret and self-reflection.
Everyone I know goes away in the end Expresses a sense of inevitability and loss in life and relationships, highlighting feelings of abandonment and loneliness.
And you could have it all, my empire of dirt Highlights the hollow nature of material success and achievements, suggesting that they are ultimately meaningless.
I will let you down, I will make you hurt Predicts future pain and disappointment caused by the speaker's actions, indicating self-awareness of his flaws.
If I could start again, a million miles away Expresses a desire for a fresh start, far removed from current circumstances, indicating a longing for redemption.
I would keep myself, I would find a way Ends on a note of hope and determination to change and improve, suggesting the possibility of redemption and self-improvement.

[@leecarter6278]

Good song. And redo.

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