"It Hurts Me Too" is a blues song originally written by Tampa Red in 1940. Eric Burdon, an English singer and songwriter, recorded his own version of the song with his band The Animals in 1965. The song talks about the pain and heartbreak of being in a toxic relationship. Burdon expresses his frustration with the blues genre in the beginning, as he wants to play the blues but doesn't have the necessary equipment. This frustration sets the tone for the rest of the song. Burdon then addresses a person who claims to be hurt and on the verge of losing their mind due to the actions of the man they love. He empathizes with their pain and shares the sentiment that when things go wrong for them, it also hurts him. He acknowledges that the person loves their partner despite their harmful actions. The lyrics also criticize the person for loving their partner excessively, even when they should love them less. Burdon suggests that the person should stop following their partner and accepting their mistreatment. He warns that the partner will eventually leave, and Burdon doesn't want to see the person being pushed around. Overall, "It Hurts Me Too" is a blues song that encapsulates the pain, frustration, and desire for change in a toxic relationship. It reflects on the emotional toll of a dysfunctional love and offers a cautionary message about not allowing oneself to be mistreated.
