[Verse 1: Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith]
Is it an horrific dream?
Am I sinking fast?
Could a person be so mean
As to laugh and laugh

[Pre-Chorus 1: Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith]
On my own
Could you ease my load?
Could you see my pain?
Could you please explain
The hurting

[Interlude]

[Verse 2: Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith]
Could you understand a child
When he cries in pain?
Could you give him all he needs
Or do you feel the same?

[Pre-Chorus 2: Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith]
All along
You've been told you're wrong
When you felt it right
And you're left to fight
The hurting
[Chorus: Roland Orzabal]
The hurt, hurt, hurt
The hurt, hurt, hurt

[Interlude]

[Bridge: Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith]
Get in line with the things you know
Feel the pain, feel the sorrow
Touch the hurt and don't let go
Don't let go, don't let go
Get in line with the things you know
Learn to cry, like a baby
Then the hurting won't come back
Won't come back, won't come back

[Outro: Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, Roland Orzabal]
Is it an horrific dream?
The hurt, hurt, hurt
Is it an horrific dream?
The hurt, hurt, hurt
Is it an horrific dream?
The hurt, hurt, hurt
Is it an horrific dream?
The hurt, hurt, hurt
Is it an horrific dream?
The hurt, hurt, hurt
Is it an horrific dream?
The hurt, hurt, hurt