Hurt (Interlude) Lyrics – blink-182

"When your tears are on my mind
(Oh-oh, oh-oh)
We fall apart there every time
(Oh-oh, oh-oh)"

Here DeLonge mentions that the person's tears are on his mind, implying that he's thinking about someone who is crying or suffering. The repetition of "oh-oh" suggests that this emotional pain and separation is a repetitive pattern in their relationship. It could be that they keep falling apart or experiencing emotional turbulence when they come together, leading to a cyclical pattern of hurt.

"Have you loved like this before?
(Oh-oh, oh-oh)
Someone's heart laid on the floor
(Oh-oh, oh-oh)"

Here singer asks if the person has ever loved in a similar way. He mentions someone's heart laid on the floor, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for vulnerability and emotional exposure. It could mean that the person they're singing to has experienced love that left them feeling exposed and emotionally vulnerable.

"Yeah, we know that love is blind
(Oh-oh, oh-oh)
Yeah, it's damaging those eyes"

Here singer acknowledges that love is often described as blind, meaning that people in love sometimes overlook flaws or don't see the potential for pain. However, he also points out that this blindness can be damaging to one's eyes, which is a metaphor for the emotional toll love can take. It implies that love can be blinding and, at times, harmful, causing emotional distress and heartache. ...Read Less