It Only Hurts for a Little While
Ephemeral Heartaches: Finding Solace in the Transience of Pain
Lyrics
It only hurts for a little while
Expressing that the pain is temporary.
That's what they tell me, that's what they say
Referring to advice or reassurance from others.
It only hurts for a little while
Reiteration of the temporary nature of the pain.
Then all your heartaches will pass away
Anticipating the eventual relief from heartaches.
It's so easy to be smart
Commenting on the ease of offering advice to others.
With somebody else's heart
Highlighting the challenge of dealing with one's own emotions.
But I don't know how to start
Expressing difficulty in moving on or forgetting.
Forgetting you, what can I do?
Feeling uncertain about how to overcome the pain.
It only hurts for a little while
Reiteration of the temporary nature of the hurt.
That's what they tell me, just wait and see
Emphasizing the advice to be patient and wait for relief.
But I will hurt
Acknowledging ongoing pain until the return of a loved one.
'Til you come back to me
Expressing the duration of pain until the loved one comes back.
It's so easy to be smart
Reflecting on the ease of advising others on relationships.
With somebody else's heart
Acknowledging the challenge of applying that advice personally.
But I don't know how to start
Expressing difficulty in moving on or forgetting.
Forgetting you, what can I do?
Reiterating the struggle of overcoming the emotions.
It only hurts for a little while
Reiteration of the temporary nature of the hurt.
That's what they tell me, just wait and see
Emphasizing the advice to be patient and wait for relief.
But I will hurt
Acknowledging ongoing pain until the return of a loved one.
'Til you come back to me
Expressing the duration of pain until the loved one comes back.
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