Lyric that hurts the most

[gabo86]

There only a Manics song which makes me cry almost every time I listen to it. And there is only a line which hurts me, but it's not just because of that line. It's because of the build-up that led to that line, and all the music that led to that line, and that line itself has been repeated many times throughout the song, but that final time...it kills me every time.

So rewind the film again
I'd to see my joy, my friend
Yes, rewind the film again
So I can fall asleep content

Ok, these words are sung many times during the verse by Richard Hawley, but when James sings them at the end of the song, it's as all the sadness of the universe gathers in that very moment.
The only time I've heard this song live (Bataclan, Paris, 2014) I cried during this moment, as I usually do when I listen to it. It's the perfect representation of the awareness of dying, I think.

[taxexile]

Here I am rise and shine
Way down of course I cry

[Europa Gluten Free]

Originally Posted by taxexile

Here I am rise and shine
Way down of course I cry

I always thought it was (without ever looking it up):

Weighed down of course I cry.

[meanestgreenmeme]

Originally Posted by Routine Builder

Weaklings, this is where the real pain is:
Like The Godfather III
I never can escape

Very good!

[Suicide Aldi]

Originally Posted by gabo86

There only a Manics song which makes me cry almost every time I listen to it. And there is only a line which hurts me, but it's not just because of that line. It's because of the build-up that led to that line, and all the music that led to that line, and that line itself has been repeated many times throughout the song, but that final time...it kills me every time.

So rewind the film again
I'd to see my joy, my friend
Yes, rewind the film again
So I can fall asleep content

Ok, these words are sung many times during the verse by Richard Hawley, but when James sings them at the end of the song, it's as all the sadness of the universe gathers in that very moment.
The only time I've heard this song live (Bataclan, Paris, 2014) I cried during this moment, as I usually do when I listen to it. It's the perfect representation of the awareness of dying, I think.

The first time i heard this I cried like a baby.

[Marat Sar]

And the Bethlehem radio is crystal clear and beautiful -- we're all alone here.

[Son of Stopped]

Originally Posted by Marat Sar

And the Bethlehem radio is crystal clear and beautiful -- we're all alone here.

Isn't it? It's like how could that have not appeared on Lifeblood or even lead single!

[less than zero]

And I don't know what I'm scared of or what I even enjoy
Dulling, get money, but nothing turns out like you want it to

[sitdown1985]

So where are we going?
We′re not waving, we're drowning

[Suicide Aldi]

Not a lyric as such, but "I will bring the whole edifice down in their unworthy heads" bit in RFD sends a shiver down my spine every time.

[usagainstyou]

So walk that lonesome road
No joy or earthly rapture
Nothing to take the load

+ most of My Drowning World lyrics.

[Bartek Wyre]

Originally Posted by gabo86

There only a Manics song which makes me cry almost every time I listen to it. And there is only a line which hurts me, but it's not just because of that line. It's because of the build-up that led to that line, and all the music that led to that line, and that line itself has been repeated many times throughout the song, but that final time...it kills me every time.

So rewind the film again
I'd to see my joy, my friend
Yes, rewind the film again
So I can fall asleep content

Good call!

Originally Posted by Suicide Aldi

Not a lyric as such, but "I will bring the whole edifice down in their unworthy heads" bit in RFD sends a shiver down my spine every time.

Same here!

Come to think of it, we could probably name dozens and dozens of such lyrics in their songs, moments that resonate with us. We're all Manics fans after all.

[less than zero]

Someone somewhere soon will take care of you
I repent, I'm sorry, everything is falling apart

[Routine Builder]

I'd love to go to sleep and wake up happy

This, serious this.

[Son of Stopped]

Be natural
Just leave me alone