Atli - When It Hurts (Lyrics)

Atli - When It Hurts (Lyrics) Atli picked one of the strongest days to release his music - Noah Kahan, Sam Fender, David Kushner, and many more. What do you think?
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Lyrics:
Do you ever wear the necklace i left you
Do you wear it with a smile on your face
Did you make your parents proud
Did you ever leave this town

I'm cold
You're home
So lay me down
And watch me burn
I know when it's perfect
Don't know when it works
Breathe me out
We never learned
To bleed through the surface
I'm making it worse
Set my soul on fire
I'm holding us back you know
Lay me down
And light me up
Don't care when it's perfect
I care when it hurts
Are you playing with the cards
that i dealt you
Are you running from the
tears in my eyes
Does it ever cross your mind
That you never said goodbye
I'm cold
You're home
Lay me down
And watch me burn
I know when it's perfect
Don't know when it works
Breathe me out
We never learned
To bleed through the surface
I'm making it worse

Set my soul on fire
I'm holding us back you know
So lay me down
and light me up
Don't care when it's perfect
I care when it hurts
You light me up
You tear me down
I know it’s love
Ohh I know when it hurts
You light me up
You tear me down
I know it’s love
You know i know when it hurts
You light me up
You tear me down
I know it’s love
Darling don’t you know how it hurts
Lay me down
And watch me burn
I know when it's perfect
Don't know when it works
Breathe me out
We never learned
To bleed through the surface
I'm making it worse
Set my soul on fire
I'm holding us back you know
So lay me down
and light me up
Don't care when it's perfect
I care when it hurts

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[ApeironSound]

Atli's "When It Hurts" really stands out in the current music landscape, reminding me of Lewis Capaldi's ballads but with a more subtle undertone. Releasing on the same day as heavyweights like Noah Kahan, Sam Fender, and David Kushner, Atli proves he's right up there with the best. The song builds up continuously, starting gently and then hitting with a pop-heavy impact towards the end, making it a memorable experience.

This release is extra special for me because it's the first time I'm using an AI-generated image to accompany a song. I've refined it with additional software to create a more immersive scene, something that captures the essence of what I feel when listening to this track. Choosing an Icelandic landscape for Atli's music was a deliberate decision, symbolizing the lyrical 'I' caught between hope and hopelessness, somewhere in the twilight of night and morning, enveloped in coldness.

The lyrics of "When It Hurts" are deeply emotive. They paint a picture of longing, lost love, and a mix of regret and unresolved feelings. Phrases like "Do you ever wear the necklace I left you" and "Are you playing with the cards that I dealt you" evoke a sense of nostalgia and questioning. The recurring lines "Lay me down and watch me burn" and "I care when it hurts" are particularly striking, capturing the essence of caring deeply about something, even when it's painful.

It's a song that resonates with anyone who has experienced the complexities of love and loss. The build-up and climax of the song mirror the tumultuous nature of these emotions, making it a powerful listening experience. This track not only showcases Atli's musical talent but also his ability to connect with listeners on a deeply emotional level.

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[ApeironSound]

Lyrics:
Do you ever wear the necklace i left you
Do you wear it with a smile on your face
Did you make your parents proud
Did you ever leave this town

I'm cold
You're home
So lay me down
And watch me burn
I know when it's perfect
Don't know when it works
Breathe me out
We never learned
To bleed through the surface
I'm making it worse
Set my soul on fire
I'm holding us back you know
Lay me down
And light me up
Don't care when it's perfect
I care when it hurts
Are you playing with the cards
that i dealt you
Are you running from the
tears in my eyes
Does it ever cross your mind
That you never said goodbye
I'm cold
You're home
Lay me down
And watch me burn
I know when it's perfect
Don't know when it works
Breathe me out
We never learned
To bleed through the surface
I'm making it worse

Set my soul on fire
I'm holding us back you know
So lay me down
and light me up
Don't care when it's perfect
I care when it hurts
You light me up
You tear me down
I know it’s love
Ohh I know when it hurts
You light me up
You tear me down
I know it’s love
You know i know when it hurts
You light me up
You tear me down
I know it’s love
Darling don’t you know how it hurts
Lay me down
And watch me burn
I know when it's perfect
Don't know when it works
Breathe me out
We never learned
To bleed through the surface
I'm making it worse
Set my soul on fire
I'm holding us back you know
So lay me down
and light me up
Don't care when it's perfect
I care when it hurts

[lornafraserwaterworth]

Thank you Apeiron for sharing your beautiful track 💖💎