Put your life with a sad face Same one that your momma taught ya It's okay, you don't have to say why Knocked out by a few words You couldn't know they would hit so hard Should be numb cause it happens all the time Ooh, won't you tell me now Who broke your heart and how you got so cold Cause you take it out on me, that's how I know Hurt people, hurt people You know I know it, I've been hurt before Hurt people, hurt people But when you're in my arms for something more Light the red lights and neon signs My words poured out, I can't hide I fell apart, nearly lost my mind Told you the reason why I drink too much I need that crutch, I smoke too much Down half a pack of cigarettes at lunch I say too much and when it comes out wrong Hurt people, hurt people You know I know it, I've been hurt before Hurt people, hurt people But when you're in my arms for something more Hurt people Won't you tell me now Who broke your heart and how you got so cold Cause you take it out on me, that's how I know Hurt people, hurt people You know I know it, I've been hurt before Hurt people, hurt people But when you're in my arms for something more Hurt people But when you're in my arms for something more Hurt people, hurt people But when you're in my arms for something more