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HURT PEOPLE


Written and Performed by: John Rony Dorval

Copyright Registered & Fully Owned by John Rony Dorval

Vocals and instruments digitally enhanced for quality


Lyrics
Verse 1
Daddy had a short fuse, fire in his hands

Mama tried to hold us, we didn’t understand

He said “that’s just life, you deal and cope”

But pain don’t disappear when you bury it in your soul



Pre-Chorus
He never meant to pass it on

But broken don’t know what it’s done



Chorus
Hurt people hurt people

That’s how the story goes

We don’t even mean to

It’s just what we know

Hearts don’t come with manuals

Love ain’t always equal

We’re just walking proof

Hurt people hurt people



Verse 2
He don’t yell, but he shuts down

She feels lonely when he’s around

He’s fighting ghosts from long ago

But she’s the one feeling alone



Pre-Chorus
He swore he’d never be that guy

But pain don’t leave, it just survives



Bridge

Maybe it stops with me tonight

Maybe I learn to love right

Maybe hearts don’t have to feel

Like something you survive



Final Chorus
Hurt people hurt people

That’s how the story goes

But healed hearts can change it

More than we know

Hearts don’t come with manuals

Love ain’t always equal

We’re living proof

Hurt people hurt people



Song Style & Production Notes
Genre: Emotional Modern Country , Country Pop

Mood: Reflective, heartfelt, hopeful, emotional

Tempo: Medium, building through chorus

Instruments: Acoustic guitar intro, soft piano in verses, warm bass, steel guitar textures, drums building in chorus, cinematic production

Vocal Style: Male, slightly raspy, emotional storytelling, strong singalong hook