A Tale of Two Music Videos

A contrast.

U2's "Vertigo" and Johnny Cash's "Hurt."

The former gives the sensation of the vanity and pride of humanity.

The latter gives the ache of a youth and innocence lost.

While the former excited my senses more, the latter has left a lasting impression on me.

The tired look in Johnny's eyes, the agony in his voice...the imagery, the lighting...the worn face.

He tells us that in the end.....we only have the capacity to hurt. Me living for my own good and vanity will cause me to make war on your own well-being. You will, in turn, hurt me. As our hairs turn gray together, we will lose the dreams we have worked so hard to build.....

...a life that is not eternal can only leave us broken...

...and hurt.