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It Only Hurts Lyrics by Default

One Thing Remains

2005

[Verse 1]
Can hold my breath, only for a little while
'Til reality starts sinking in
Once again, I'm settling for second best
Turn the page and skip to the end
To where I swore that I would try
Since the last time I crossed that line
In the back of my mind, I know

[Chorus]
It only hurts when your eyes are open
Lies get tossed and truth is spoken
It only hurts when that door gets opened
Dreams are lost and hearts are broken

[Verse 2]
Miles away, promise from a burning bed
Two worlds should never collide
One word would end it if you ever heard
Tear the page out that reminds me
When I swore that I'd be strong
Now, the next time has come and gone
Well, maybe I'm wrong, I know

[Chorus]
It only hurts when your eyes are open
Lies get tossed and truth is spoken
It only hurts when that door gets opened
Dreams are lost and hearts are broken

[Bridge]
I know what you're feeling
It's hard to believe in someone
Someone who's not there
I know that you're waiting
'Cause love is worth saving
But only for so long, so long, so long

[Pre-Chorus]
I swore that I would try
Since the last time
The last time

[Chorus]
It only hurts when your eyes are open
Lies get tossed and truth is spoken
It only hurts when that door gets opened
Dreams are lost and hearts are broken

[Chorus]
It only hurts when your eyes are open
Lies get tossed and truth is spoken
It only hurts when that door gets opened
Dreams are lost and hearts are broken
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About “It Only Hurts” by Default

Read the complete lyrics to "It Only Hurts" by Default from the album "One Thing Remains" in 2005. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock.

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"It Only Hurts" is credited to Default. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"It Only Hurts" appears on "One Thing Remains" in 2005.

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