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