Johnny Cash – Hurt

About the song:

Chắc chắn rồi, đây là phần giới thiệu cho “Hurt” của Johnny Cash:

Hurt is a song written by Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor. It was originally released on the band’s second studio album, The Downward Spiral, in 1994. Cash released his cover of the song as the second single from his album American IV: The Man Comes Around in 2002.

Background and writing

Reznor wrote “Hurt” as a reflection of his own personal struggles with addiction and self-loathing. The song is a powerful and emotional ballad that explores themes of pain, suffering, and redemption.

Recording

Cash recorded his cover of “Hurt” in 2002 at the House of Cash, his home studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The recording was produced by Rick Rubin.

Release and reception

Cash’s cover of “Hurt” was released as a single in 2002. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States and number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was a critical and commercial success, winning a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 2003.

Legacy

Cash’s cover of “Hurt” is considered one of the greatest cover songs of all time. It is a powerful and moving interpretation of Reznor’s original song. The song has been praised for Cash’s deep and soulful vocals, as well as its simple and understated production.

Here are some additional details about the song:

• Cash’s cover of “Hurt” was inspired by a performance of the song by Nine Inch Nails that he saw on television.
• The music video for Cash’s cover of “Hurt” was directed by Mark Romanek. It features Cash walking through the House of Cash, reflecting on his life and career.
• Cash’s cover of “Hurt” has been used in several films and television shows, including Logan and The Walking Dead.

“Hurt” is a powerful and moving song that has resonated with listeners of all ages. It is a reminder of the human capacity for pain and suffering, as well as the power of redemption.

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Lyrics:

“Hurt”

I hurt myself today
To see if I still feel
I focus on the pain
The only thing that’s real
The needle tears a hole
The old familiar sting
Try to kill it all away
But I remember everything

What have I become
My sweetest friend?
Everyone I know
Goes away in the end
And you could have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt

I wear this crown of thorns
Upon my liar’s chair
Full of broken thoughts
I cannot repair
Beneath the stains of time
The feelings disappear
You are someone else
I am still right here

What have I become
My sweetest friend?
Everyone I know
Goes away in the end
And you could have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt

If I could start again
A million miles away
I would keep myself
I would find a way