Hurtin’ Comes Easy – Alan Jackson

Introduction:

“Hurtin’ Comes Easy” is a song from Alan Jackson’s 1998 album High Mileage, which showcases Jackson’s storytelling and his ability to convey raw emotion. The song deals with themes of heartbreak and the repeated difficulty of finding lasting love. Jackson explores how love continuously slips away from the narrator, who has become accustomed to the emotional pain of failed relationships. The track stands out for its relatable lyrics, which describe a cycle of searching for love only to see it dissolve, and the inevitable heartbreak that follows.

Musically, the song stays true to Jackson’s traditional country style, blending acoustic instrumentation with his distinctive smooth vocals. The melancholic yet laid-back feel of the song aligns with the overall mood of High Mileage, an album often seen as reflecting a somewhat darker period in Jackson’s life​.

Released as part of a successful album, High Mileage reached #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, and “Hurtin’ Comes Easy” is a key example of Jackson’s knack for crafting songs that resonate deeply with listeners, particularly those who have experienced loss and heartache in their own lives​.

Video:

Lyrics:

“Hurtin’ Comes Easy”

I’ve spent a lifetime lookin’ for love
Just when I find it, it comes undone
I’ve tried so hard to make love happen
Like some never endin’ pattern
I end up on the sad side of the funHurtin’ comes easy
Hurtin’ comes easy
Hurtin’ comes easy
For me

Well, I’ve seen people that got it made
They’ve got someone and love looks great
But me, I’ve been to every doctor
I’ve tried it wild and tried it proper
And I always end up watchin’ love walk away
That’s Ok

Hurtin’ comes easy
Hurtin’ comes easy
Hurtin’ comes easy
For me

I’ve gotten used to getting over
And hopefully as I grow older
Love won’t be so difficult to see
But now for me

Hurtin’ comes easy
Hurtin’ comes easy
Hurtin’ comes easy
For me

Hurtin’ comes easy
Hurtin’ comes easy
Hurtin’ comes easy
For me…