The Word that Hurt You

from House & Garden by The Rafters

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lyrics

The word that hurt you
was a word of mine
I didn't mean to say it
though I meant it at the time

Now I'm alarmed at what I've done to you
I feel like such a brutal man

The word that hurt you
came from deep inside
I didn't want to say it
but I gave in to my pride
And now I watch you hold yourself in tight
You look so awfully black and blue

Chorus:
Wake up won't you make up
Can you forget what I said last night and kiss me
Won't you miss me
If you decide this was our last fight
Baby

I'd better be more careful from now on
Another word like that and she'll be gone
I'd better learn to keep my tongue in place
I never want to see that look on her face

The word that hurt you I can't defend
It wasn't right to say it to a true and faithful friend
And now I see the lines in your face change
You look like you have things in mind

Chorus

Now that you've climbed into your eyrie
Safely encircled, bitter as coffee
If I have no key to unlock your injury
Darling forgive me

credits

from House & Garden, released April 12, 2008
Written by Brian Middleton

Brian Middleton: lead vocal, acoustic guitar
Brice Buchanan: lead guitar, slide guitar, vocal
Gary Barbati: drums, tambourine, vocal
Ken Pelletier: bass

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The Rafters Boston, Massachusetts

The Rafters were a jangle-flavored rock quartet that flourished in the Boston area from 1988 to 1993. Members were Brian Middleton (guitar & vocals), Gary Barbati (drums & vocals), Ken Pelletier (bass) and Brice Buchanan (lead guitar & vocals).

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