I walk the streets you cross my way I try to hide and turn my face away You ask me how I feel A love so real has just passed away I lost it all before the end of the day But don't worry Here's what you can't see Everything's alright with me Everything's right with me It only hurts when I breathe Oh, love can be so cruel Gives hope and then destroys your dreams It only hurts when I breathe Now let me live my life I've got to get you out of me So if you cut out wounded flesh Just be aware that there's nothing left Avoiding blood poisoning I close my eyes and still I see The happiness surrounding you and me And this illusion it just makes sure that Everything's alright with me Everything's ok with me Everything's so fine you see Yes everything's right with me It only hurts when I breathe Oh, love can be so cruel Gives hope and then destroys your dreams It only hurts when I breathe Now let me live my life Because (It only hurts when I breathe) I can walk I can run I can do my thing (It only hurts when I breathe) I can eat, I can sleep I can dance and sing (Oh uouh) You see I'm strong Don't get me wrong No single tear Since you've been gone I can breathe It only hurts when I breathe Oh, love can be so cruel Gives hope and then destroys your dreams It only hurts when I breathe Now let me live my life I've got to get you out of me It only hurts when I breathe Now let me live my life I've got to face reality