The One I Hurt
Heartbreak in Castro: The One I Hurt
Lyrics
Well, I'm kicking it in Castro in the shadows of a weeping willow tree
Reflecting on being in Castro under the shadow of a weeping willow tree.
Yes, I'm kicking it solo
Being alone and independent.
Unimpeded by this California breeze
Experiencing freedom unaffected by the California breeze.
And I'm dreaming at you
Daydreaming about someone.
And I know you are dreaming at me
Reciprocal awareness of each other's dreams.
Now I'm hollow and I'm empty while the others
Feeling hollow and empty in contrast to others who are content.
They are full up to the brim
Observing others being fulfilled to the brim.
And I don't begrudge you, darling
Expressing understanding and not holding resentment.
But I can't see where you're going with him
Uncertainty about the direction of the person's relationship with someone else.
It's none of my concern but baby
Acknowledging that it's not the speaker's business but expressing concern.
Please don't make me ask you again
Pleading not to be forced to inquire further.
I break from the sound of thunder
Breaking away from a tumultuous situation represented by thunder.
I break from the smell of dirt
Breaking away from a negative environment symbolized by the smell of dirt.
I break from the hand of misery
Breaking free from the grip of misery represented by a hand.
I break for the one I hurt
Breaking for the person the speaker has hurt.
Now the liquor is no use, it makes a lonely man wicked and mean
Dismissing the usefulness of liquor, describing its negative impact on a lonely man.
Ornery and low, just like my girl was on a fifth of Jimmy Beam
Comparing the effects of liquor to the speaker's girl on a fifth of Jimmy Beam.
And I'm drinking at you, and I know that you're drinking at me
Drinking in acknowledgment of the other person reciprocating.
I break from the sound of thunder
Repetition of breaking, suggesting ongoing struggles.
I break from the smell of dirt
Reiteration of breaking from negative influences.
I break from the hand of misery
Continued emphasis on breaking free from misery's hold.
I break for the one I hurt
Breaking for the person the speaker has hurt, emphasizing remorse.
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