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