Hurt (Original song by Nine Inch Nails) II A Life In Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash

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Thank you all for riding along on this journey through the life of Johnny Cash. It has been an awesome journey. We must never forget what he did for us all through his music. We love you Johnny, wherever you are now.
🔥 My album "A Life in Black" featuring this song is out now on all online music platforms. Get it here! 🤠 👉🏻 distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chr...
The ninth and last song for my ”A Life In Black: A Tribute To Johnny Cash” series is here! "Hurt" is originally written by Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails). Johnny made a cover of it at the end of his life. That's the version we all know today. The video alone is incredible and has brought tears to my eyes many times now. I did this song in 2016 as well after some rough times in my life. But it didn't feel right if I'd skip doing it again. I have some weird connection to this song that makes feel afraid of singing it, kind of. It was the hardest song to record mentally. But I really love to sing it as well. It makes me feel many things while it brings images to my mind. No one can do it better than Johnny did though, this is purely a honoring of his work. But I anchor my own life to it in a way as well.
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REDORDED BY:
Christian Larsson
PRODUCED BY:
Christian Larsson
MIXED BY:
Christian Larsson & Martin Kristoffersson
MASTERED BY:
Cutting Room
LYRICS
I hurt myself today
To see if I still feel
I focus on the pain
The only thing that's real
The needle tears a hole
The old familiar sting
Try to kill it all away
But I remember everything
What have I become
My sweetest friend?
Everyone I know
Goes away in the end
And you could have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt
I wear this crown of thorns
Upon my liar's chair
Full of broken thoughts
I cannot repair
Beneath the stains of time
The feelings disappear
You are someone else
I am still right here
What have I become
My sweetest friend?
Everyone I know
Goes away in the end
And you could have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt
If I could start again
A million miles away
I would keep myself
I would find a way
#ALifeInBlack #JohnnyCash #Hurt

[@squilliamfancyson5313]

"When the time comes, you gotta run and don't look back"-Arthur Morgan "You still have a choice. Don't waste it."- Alan Hellwalker

[@umanasilos2311]

Logan there still time to set things right...make this one count...for her. - Xavier

[@KaizenNox]

could you tell me who Alan Hellwalker is? I looked up the name but got nothing and I'm intrigued by the quote

[@squilliamfancyson5313]

@@KaizenNox he's a character from.... Dare I say it. Fanfiction... But he's from a good story called Senran Kagura Darkness. Context is he's a monster hunter and outlaw that got caught in a cycle of nonstop killing and regret at a very young age, 10 I think, and he tells this girl who wants to uphold her family's heritage not to throw her life away pursing something she will one day regret. A friend recommended it to me because I like Soulsborne esque stuff, and although it hurt my pride getting on that site, I can't say I regret reading it. Or bringing myself to love Alan.

[@DarkheartedMKGames]

@@squilliamfancyson5313 can you post a link to it sounds interesting

[@squilliamfancyson5313]

@@DarkheartedMKGames www.fanfiction.net/s/12808843/1/Senran-Kagura-Darkness Be warned, the core story came from a tame but fan servicey series called Senran Kagura, so just a heads up

[@robertbuckey6517]

Reznor and Cash would both enjoy this no doubt.

[@ChristianLarsson]

Thanks ❤️

[@fabiandurr6865]

Someone send it to Reznor so he can enjoy :]

[@mtpockets7352]

Actually Trent hated this.oh well jonn did it better in my veiw..thanks to Rick Ruben for taking on the cash when Capitol records dumped him.

[@jamescarbon3853]

@@mtpockets7352 How do you know?

[@jtnachos16]

@@mtpockets7352 No, Reznor didn't. The comment I saw from him was comparing it to the feeling of 'seeing someone kissing your girlfriend'. He was upset that Johnny's cover held so much more emotion than his, but never, ever, claimed that it was a bad cover or that he didn't like the cover from a musical standpoint. He was weirded out by the idea of someone else doing their own version of a song that was, to him, a VERY personal song. He also pretty publically acknowedged that Cash definitely owned the song now. He did state he initially 'dismissed' the cover, but also states that the reason for that was that he was rather busy working on his own projects and that it was him watching the associated music video that really made him pay attention.

[@shawnthompson2303]

What about Loyalty? To.... Everything? You been loyal. I've been loyal. Look where that got us. You know all that ever mattered to me was loyalty? It's all I knew. All I ever believed in. Not anymore, John. When the time comes, you go. Go. And dont look back.

[@marysunshyne7375]

Just keep believing!

[@thedeaddutchman4277]

The man in black would be proud

[@Cashy356]

Absolutely~

[@NUBBY39]

Why would Johnny Cash be proud ? , this is the original Cash did the copy of it so it should be the other way around about who should be proud.

[@CDRW24]

@@NUBBY39 This is clearly done in his style and tone.

[@NUBBY39]

@@CDRW24I think the Johnny Cash version is better than the original version IMHO Cash's version has tons more feeling plus you actually believe what his singing, maybe its because people could see and knew he was on his last legs of life which made the song more prominent.

[@dextermatson]

Bro this man is so underrated it's criminal. 1m hits and less than 100k subs??? cmon lads

[@ChristianLarsson]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@jonkersley4986]

Theres a RDR2 "Logan" style trailer with this song and it is so good and makes me like this song even more

[@schmeghammer4563]

Can I get a link

[@sagan08]

@@schmeghammer4563 kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4eclKmOlqeFfKc there you go... I'm 32 and damn, this hits hard..

[@VickiVampiressYT]

I think Reznor and Cash would be proud. So cleanly performed. I don't think I could do this better in a million years.

[@jan3568]

Reznor praised Cash's interpretation of the song for its "sincerity and meaning", going so far as to say "that song isn't mine anymore."

[@countrymonkOSB]

Beautifully played and sung, Christian. I have to say it lacks the pain and heartache of Cash's rendition, but that's due to the difference in age and life experience, no doubt. This still moved me, especially the last two words. Thanks so much for sharing your talent, bro

[@ChristianLarsson]

Thanks for your kind words! I was hurting a lot at the time, but I agree. There’s something special with johnnys!

[@scott1lori282]

It's like I'm cutting fresh onions here. This is perfect.

[@Charely1925]

I absolutely adore the simplicity and authenticity of your voice. You just sang it from the heart and we all felt it. Well done my good sir. Well done.

[@mattiacolombo7120]

I couldn't imagine that you cuold make this song even better than the other cover you did years ago . You're the number one ! Johnny will be so proud of you

[@shawnthompson2303]

🖤

[@chrisnewman3537]

this isnt a cover

[@saurabh7730]

Been expecting this for a while now. There it is. You my man are doing a great job

[@nataliefletcher]

I find his voice very technically interesting as it fits so many different genres - grunge, rock, country, etc. - while also being so smooth and honestly calming to listen to, but also like a lot of control. Awesome cover!

[@ChristianLarsson]

[PLEASE READ] I know that this song was written by Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails. Johnny made a cover that song and it became a huge success. And even though it's not his song, he is very well known for that cover. That's why I have included it in my tribute to his life. 🔥 My album "A Life in Black" featuring this song is out now on all online music platforms. Get it here! 🤠 👉🏻 distrokid.com/hyperfollow/christianlarsson/a-life-in-black

[@stephanieratliff651]

I.~♡~.U.singing. Johnny~ Cash.song's. I ~♡~Johnny. Cash.. (All~of~ My~ Life.) Thank~ You..♡.

[@tylerd1dennett141]

This was very well done i felt those goosebumps great cover

[@kevinbroeksteeg8975]

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[@DKashman]

Just wondering do you have a hard copy of your Album because I am a collector, If so can you ship it to Australia?

[@neddunn7384]

You remind me of Opie in this for some unknown reason! Amazing cover son!

[@blacktemplar14]

Facts

[@sash0047]

I got this

[@neddunn7384]

Tears

[@MonaLisa14071982]

Yeah opi SOA, me too. greats from GER

[@TheEternalOuroboros]

Lol I was just thinking of Opie. Crazy you guys did too. His story was so tragic.

[@theeyeoftheyinyangs]

Astonishing work. This is a great song to put emotion into your soul. I listen to it when I can when I need to feel sad.

[@laylaaziz5458]

Okay I’ve been blasting this on repeat listening to the lryics and I got tears in my eyes 😭

[@demilich867]

Amazing cover, it seems like you can't do a bad one.

[@marwan4358]

His voice is just amazing to listen to especially in these country type music

[@timmonahan4250]

This is the original. Johnny Cash did the cover.

[@ClumsyPhoenix1]

@@timmonahan4250 technically he did cover that song 😁

[@jamesfields3245]

@@ClumsyPhoenix1 Hurt original song by Nine Inch Nails

[@skeletonbuyingpealts7134]

@@timmonahan4250 No one said otherwise?

[@jesuslopezfernandez5201]

Espectacular ! Gran voz y elegante. Te sigo.. Un saludo from Barcelona. Spain

[@alfietheloudmouth464]

I feel such a connection to every cover you have done. Something in your soul resonates through your voice and touches me more than I can say. You have pulled me through the darkest time in my life and for that I thank you! From the bottom of my heart.... Thank you! Keep being you and keep on moving souls Christian.

[@JuniorMonteiroOficial]

Bom DEMAIS! Deu pra sentir a alma do velho Cash...

[@ChevyZ28K10]

This is sooo soothing. Your voice is so smooth and beautiful, I just can’t get over it. Amazing as always!!!!

[@Alianger]

It's actually "my swedish friend"

[@angeloliver7613]

No it's not. Look at the original

[@lucaspintovasconcelosbarro1761]

Versão fantástica! Eterno Johnny Cash! 🙌🙌

[@TheRealPots]

A beautiful rendition but honestly nothing beats hearing these amazing lyrics from the vocal cords of an old man near the end of his rope.🥲 RIP John

[@MEMO16560]

I want this song in my funeral

[@BigManNateGaming]

Do "Ain't no grave" by Johnny

[@JollyJuiice]

This 100%

[@standwithisof9549]

Hell yeah 🍻

[@yep8245]

Damn good..one of my favorite songs by the man in black. But you killed it can't say I watched this without a few tears falling down. Great job

[@900Tralala]

That's probably gonna be good, better get my earphones That was a good idea, so great cover I couldn't keep myself from singing along !

[@David_2162]

You never dissappoint! Thanks for all these amazing covers :)

[@JackDodgers]

This song is so meaningful in so many ways. Thanks for bringing it up.

[@devlin_mcn8051]

Cash would be proud

[@spmoran4703]

This song is what I want to hear now . It's how I feel right now.

[@singularlexa9247]

Аж до мурашек пробрало,кавер классный,и спасибо за него :3

[@sabi.dervic81]

I adore the rasp in your voice, you did amazing for my favourite song of all time!

[@gavindoak2439]

That was absolutely the best cover of johnny cash's hurt I've ever heard, you're really into the song emotionally and your voice is perfect and one of a angel, stunning

[@manny3447]

Nine inch nails wrote hurt though.

[@CoralReaper707]

BE NOT AFRAID

[@isaakrodriguez9412]

Beautifull. You version is amazing. You make me cry. 👏👏👏

[@SeaSide_]

🙏 Just listening to your version brought back memories and tears. Beautiful.

[@moodywoody301]

When I first saw Reznor perform his song Hurt, I simply impressed. When I heard Cash, and now Larsson, perform it, I realize what a great song Reznor wrote. The lyrics and melody were brilliant, but it was destroyed by the depressive anguish of his interpretation. It may have been an honest and genuine interpretation, but it left me without emotion because of its self-destructive despair. I could only feel a distant pity, the same way you would look at homeless drug addicts on the street. When Cash interpreted the song, he changed the context of the song from one of despair, to one of confession and ownership. In the process he added an element of hope, the kind of hope that comes from confessing the regrets of one's past and taking ownership with courage, and in doing so finding a peace and redemption. I think this is the reason people feel the Cash interpretation more powerfully than Reznor's. People are touched more by courage and hope than simply witnessing despair and self-loathing.

[@newnoggin2]

Just goes to democracy that everyone has an opinion. I and many others feel strongly that Cash's version is the most depressing and complete devoid of hope.

[@hamiltonmorais4668]

I didn't know that Opie could sing. Amazing

[@JoseanCarriNui]

Bravo!!! Me gusta mucho tu versión, tu canción..... porque la has hecho tuya al cantarla y es un magnifico tributo a Johnny Cash

[@JackWilliamMcLaughlin]

OMG! I have been anticipated this cover since you said u were gonna cover it again... your voice has improved so much and you only keep getting better! Keep making great music. ❤

[@bennetttollison6378]

This is awesome Christian! One of my favorite Johnny Cash songs covered by one of my favorite artists!! Keep up the great work friend :)

[@Yinaria]

your voice is a great gift, you heal hearts and souls. thanks for every song you share with us. 💕 greets from germany

[@alexwallis3455]

This is absolutely amazing!!!

[@eroso5096]

Wow Amazing work! I like this song so much and your cover is beautiful, great job

[@pedrochristian8599]

Sensacional, o cara cantou com a alma.

[@ThiagoDefteros]

Todos os dias escitos suas musicas, seu vocal é show parabéns.

[@kassstefanac]

You are amazing!!! I get chills as soon as you start singing

[@arashnorouzi1993]

You just sing for me ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 #johnnycash2

[@LowsHand]

Holy moly - what a voice!

[@horstoh3539]

thank you for singing this song, great !

[@FareEnix]

I discovered your channel when you did the RDR covers. Since then I support you and can’t live without your music. Your voice and cover style is so awesome, you will be always in my playlist. Keep on doing this and stay healthy

[@axlara8664]

as always, an excellent job, I loved it ❤️😍

[@sethcragan6908]

I'm speechless. This is perfection.

[@TechGeekGarage]

awesome as always

[@goldenboy9731]

That is just amazing ! what a great singer

[@BamBam-js6zf]

Beautiful song hits you where it hurts

[@joycedaturtl]

sounds great as always. keep it up!

[@tyllerlongden]

Yet another fantastic cover! I can’t wait to see what you’ve got going on next.

[@theunity6680]

Amazing cover ! I really love your work !

[@monicabellucci8127]

Impresionante voz,me has dejado sin palabras,nada que envidiar a Johnny.

[@CoralReaper707]

Beautiful Cover! The ending still makes me shed a tear 😢.

[@renataaraujo6211]

Toca muito essa versão nas rádios aqui. ❤👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@charityhester4544]

Great job! This is one of my favorite Jonny Cash songs. 🖤❤️

[@Spartan_-bz4ec]

No joke I was just listening to this song hoping someone would make a good cover..... I wasn’t disappointed

[@RunawayTruckRamp]

Cash did the best cover. So good. This is great too.

[@Packlover]

Amazing! Bravo! Wow! Incredible cover. You did JC proud

[@dabking8634]

...👀......Whoa...you killed it bro!! 👏🏼 Finding your amazing cover to this classic in 2022 is much needed..thank you.

[@devinschuhs798]

Johnny Cash would be proud, thank you.

[@randyray6210]

This has got to be my favorite version. AWESOME! 👍

[@chesteru2]

If Johnny had had the energy in his last days, it might have sounded as well as your redemption.

[@malachycarson5846]

THIS IS NOWHERE NEAR AS GOOD AS JOHNNY'S VERSION. IT HAS 10 % OF THE FEELING. oh yeah it is clean and crisp but sounds like a nursery rhyme compared to JC's version. Johnny Cash's version is a portrait in flesh. this is more like a nonochrome xerox.

[@chesteru2]

@@malachycarson5846 Sorry you will that way, have a nice day !

[@malachycarson5846]

@@chesteru2 I don't FEEL it, it is a statement of fact.

[@dakotabassett5632]

@@malachycarson5846 Someone forgot that music being "good" is subjective, lol

[@malachycarson5846]

@@dakotabassett5632 keep trolling lol

[@Atleastonesongeachday]

It is a beautiful tribute, but, you cannot add the pain and weight with which Johnny Cash made this song his own. :-) But, a very good performance indeed, beautifully sang, keep up this good work!

[@mertbalkan7275]

I've been waiting this from you

[@ghosty1233]

Amazing as always.

[@sasikaranmariappan2900]

yeah!!!! waiting for this

[@Tohe51]

Can’t wait for this album ! Redemption is one the best I’ve heard for now ! Keep on boah 😀

[@the_nova_project]

Amazing as always!

[@crysis379_]

It’s been a ride, great job man. Johnny would be very proud.

[@brookebassett5807]

I have no words right now. This was incredible. 🌲🤟

[@queijopaladino6800]

Sua voz encaixou como uma luva nessa musica muito bom

[@matthews5704]

Ur a beast! Keep it up that emotion and raspiness pierces a soul fantastic job

[@BarbapapaJ]

The voice of an angel. Thank u!

[@Majodi-k7么]

I close my eyes and Your voice took me to another place 🥱✨ where the dreams come true 🤤❤️✨

[@soulnight9189]

I hurt myself today To see if I still feel I focus on the pain The only thing that's real The needle tears a hole The old familiar sting Try to kill it all away But I remember everything What have I become? My sweetest friend Everyone I know goes away In the end And you could have it all My empire of dirt I will let you down I will make you hurt I wear this crown of thorns Upon my liar's chair Full of broken thoughts I cannot repair Beneath the stains of time The feelings disappear You are someone else I'm still right here What have I become? My sweetest friend Everyone I know goes away In the end And you could have it all My empire of dirt I will let you down I will make you hurt If I could start again A million miles away I would keep myself I would find a way

[@leolovo]

Simply perfect.

[@lorenstribling6096]

Wonderful cover of the Johnny Cash version. Your voice reminds me of his early days.

[@miguel3897]

Excellent Mr Larsson, really perfect cover.

[@davidblack2157]

You did a amazing job on this song

[@Howoldareweanywayyipes]

Thank you sir... I've been waiting for someone to take on this classic song.

[@joshsmithactor451]

One of my favourites 🖤🙏🏻

[@AlexCarvalho-fk5kg]

Espetacular versão de Hurt ...

[@AltmuehlDrone]

Wow, your voice sounds so smooth and yet gritty when it suits,... great cover! :) love it!

[@jasonGSX]

Absolutely beautiful brother! You nailed it! Wow!

[@victorhouvardas7266]

una de las mejores versiones que he escuchado,,one of the best covers. ever

[@eddiegrathwohl624]

Found your channel tonight but you catch the essence of the music.

[@cyrus76hb]

Just love it Christian, great talent and way underrated. Greatings from Germany. 👍

[@cob4446]

You are the only person who can do a Johnny cash cover that I actually like. Your voice is great.

[@ping-pingindustries1427]

Just amazing 👏

[@zsombor-hungary5122]

I Love it, please continue!! 😍😍😍😍😍😃😃😃😃