(I believe, and hope this is the official version. It seemed to have the correct copyright on the video at the end - if the video above doesn't work try the YouTube link: here )
Yes, this version of "Hurt" is a slightly different version to the original by Nine Inch Nails,with a twist away from the drug references, shunting the song a fraction away from a haunting tale of drugs destroying relationships -- "What have I become My sweetest friend Everyone I know goes away In the end" becomes something almost nostalgic, recognising the impermanence of life -- made even more poignant by the singer's obvious ill health, and the fact he died shortly after its release.
The deep tones of melancholy echo through the melody -- yes, "you can have it all," a whole empire of it but what is "it all" anyway in the end except dirt and pain?
So, on that cheery note, I'll leave you with a part of my favourite verse:
"Beneath the stains of time
The feelings disappear
You are someone else
I am still right here"
Ka kite anō
A.J. Ponder
Right on. Love this. Great post to come to today! Now it's in my head...
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