Everybody Hurts — Existential Pain of the Human Condition
When your day is long And the night, the night is yours alone — R.E.M.
4 min readJan 30, 2023
“Everybody Hurts” is a powerful ballad written by R.E.M. and released in 1992. The song speaks to the existential pain that is inherent in the human condition and highlights the shared struggle of all individuals. The lyrics are poignant and…
