After signing with Hollywood Records, Lovato released their pop rock debut album, Don't Forget (2008), which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. Its follow-up, Here We Go Again (2009), debuted at number one in the U.S., while its title track reached number 15 on the Hot 100. Lovato's third studio album, Unbroken (2011), experimented with pop and R&B and spawned the U.S. platinum-certified single "Skyscraper". They released her eponymous fourth album in 2013, which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, and contained the top-ten international hit "Heart Attack". Lovato's fifth and sixth albums, Confident (2015) and Tell Me You Love Me (2017), infused soul and mature themes; they earned a Grammy Award nomination for Confident, while "Sorry Not Sorry", the lead single from Tell Me You Love Me, became her highest-charting single in the U.S., reaching number six. After a hiatus, Lovato released their seventh album, Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over (2021), which reached number two on the Billboard 200.
On television, Lovato has starred as the titular character on the sitcom Sonny with a Chance (2009–2011), served as a judge on the music competition series The X Factor USA for its second and third seasons, and appeared as a recurring character on the musical comedy Glee (2013–2014) and the sitcom Will & Grace (2020). They also starred in the television drama film Princess Protection Program (2009), the animated comedy film Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017), and the musical comedy Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020).
Lovato has sold over 24 million records in the United States[6] and has also received numerous accolades, including an MTV Video Music Award, 14 Teen Choice Awards, five People's Choice Awards, two Latin American Music Awards, a Guinness World Record, and was included on the Time 100 annual list in 2017. An activist for several social causes, Lovato's struggles with an eating disorder and substance abuse have received considerable media attention, in response to which they published the self-help memoir Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year (2013) and released the documentaries Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated (2017) and Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil (2021). In 2021, Lovato had come out as nonbionary.
Mr. Hughes
Demi Lovato Lyrics
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So I stayed awake for days
No pill or drink could get me off the floor
Nothing seemed to ease the pain
Listen to me, honey
I've got something new to say
I forgive, but can't forget your mistakes
Oh, he's Mr hughes and he's got the blues
'Cause his high school dreams
They never went too far
Ayy, he's Mr hughes and he's got the blues
'Cause he missed his chance to
Be with a star, ayy
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Mr hughes, I ain't missin' you
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
This is for the times you broke my heart
And all the years you led me on
Now you're asking for a brand new start
But you're way too late and now I'm gone
Ooh ooh
Listen to me, honey
I've got something new to say
I forgive, but can't forget your mistakes
Now I think it's time for you to pay
Oh, he's Mr hughes and he's got the blues
'Cause his high school dreams
They never went too far
Ayy, he's Mr hughes and he's got the blues
'Cause he missed his chance to
Be with a star, ayy
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Mr hughes, I ain't missin' you
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Mr hughes, I ain't missin' you
(Ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh)
How could you think I'm so stupid?
I wouldn't see through? I always do
Now I got a new man
And he's ten times the man you could ever be
Mr hughes (O oh)
Oh, he's Mr hughes and he's got the blues
(He's got the blues)
'Cause his high school dreams
They never went too far (Never went too far)
Ayy, he's Mr hughes and he's got the blues
(Ooh ooh) 'Cause he missed his chance to
Be with a star, ayy
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
(Oh, yeah) , oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Mr hughes, I ain't missin' you, ayy
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh, woah oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Mr hughes, I ain't missin' you (Oh, yeah)
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh (Oh)
Mr hughes, I ain't missin' you, ha ha ha ha
The lyrics to Demi Lovato's song "Mr. Hughes" describe the singer's feelings after a painful breakup. The song begins with her reminiscing about the moment when her partner walked out on her, causing her to stay awake for days, unable to find solace in pills or drinks. She expresses the difficulty of easing the pain and acknowledges that while she forgives the person for their mistakes, she cannot forget them. Now, she believes it is time for the person to face the consequences of their actions.
The chorus of the song introduces the character of Mr. Hughes, who represents the person who hurt her. She describes him as having the blues, likely meaning he is regretful or experiencing sadness. She mentions his high school dreams, suggesting that he had aspirations that never came to fruition. It is implied that he missed his opportunity to be with someone special, possibly refering to Lovato herself, who is referred to as a star.
In the second verse, Lovato emphasizes her need to move on from the pain caused by Mr. Hughes. She reflects on how he broke her heart and led her on for years. Now, he is seeking a fresh start, but it is too late as Lovato has already moved on. She once again asserts her forgiveness but emphasizes that it is time for him to face the consequences.
In the bridge, Lovato expresses her feelings of betrayal, questioning how Mr. Hughes could think she is so naive and easily fooled. She asserts her discernment and proclaims that she now has a new man who is far superior to him in every way.
Overall, "Mr. Hughes" communicates a sense of empowerment and moving on from a painful past. It emphasizes forgiveness but also highlights the importance of taking responsibility for actions and facing the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember you walked out the door
I have a vivid memory of the moment you chose to leave and abandon our relationship
So I stayed awake for days
To cope with the pain and heartbreak, I deprived myself of sleep for an extended period
No pill or drink could get me off the floor
Despite attempting various substances to numb my emotions, nothing could uplift me from my desolation
Nothing seemed to ease the pain
Regardless of my efforts, nothing brought relief from the immense emotional anguish I experienced
Listen to me, honey
I implore you to pay attention to what I have to say
I've got something new to say
I have a fresh perspective or message to convey
I forgive, but can't forget your mistakes
Although I have chosen to forgive you, I am unable to erase the memory of the wrongdoings you committed
Now I think it's time for you to pay
I believe it is now your turn to face the consequences of your actions
Oh, he's Mr Hughes and he's got the blues
Referring to you as Mr. Hughes, you are currently experiencing a state of sadness or regret
'Cause his high school dreams, they never went too far
Your aspirations and ambitions from your teenage years did not come to fruition
Ayy, he's Mr Hughes and he's got the blues
Again, emphasizing your current state of melancholy
'Cause he missed his chance to be with a star
You regret not seizing the opportunity to be in a relationship with someone of exceptional talent or fame
Mr Hughes, I ain't missin' you
Addressing you once more as Mr. Hughes, I want you to know that I am not longing for your presence in my life
This is for the times you broke my heart
This song serves as a testament to the moments when you shattered my heart
And all the years you led me on
Reflecting on the duration during which you misleadingly gave me hope and false expectations
Now you're asking for a brand new start
Despite everything, you now request a fresh beginning
But you're way too late and now I'm gone
Your plea for reconciliation comes too late, as I have already moved on
How could you think I'm so stupid?
Expressing disbelief that you believed I could be easily fooled or deceived
I wouldn't see through? I always do
Asserting that I possess the perceptiveness to see through deceit, as I have consistently demonstrated
Now I got a new man
I have found a new romantic partner
And he's ten times the man you could ever be
Comparing my current partner favorably to you, emphasizing his superior qualities
How could you think I'm so stupid?
Reiterating my disbelief at your underestimation of my intelligence
Oh, he's Mr Hughes and he's got the blues
Referring to you once again as Mr. Hughes, highlighting your state of sadness
'Cause his high school dreams, they never went too far
Drawing attention to the fact that your aspirations from your teenage years did not yield significant accomplishments
Ayy, he's Mr Hughes and he's got the blues
Continuing to emphasize your current state of melancholy
Now I think it's time for you to pay
Reiterating that it is now your turn to face the consequences of your actions
Mr Hughes, I ain't missin' you
Once again addressing you as Mr. Hughes, reiterating that I do not long for your presence
Mr Hughes, I ain't missin' you, ha ha ha ha ha ha
Indicating a sense of amusement or satisfaction in declaring my lack of longing for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DEMITRIA LOVATO, JOHAN JENS ERIK CARLSSON
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Ceyda Nur Metin
I remember you walked out the door
So I stayed awake for days
No pill or drink could get me off the floor
Nothing seemed to ease the pain
Listen to me honey
I've got something new to say
I forgive but can't forget your mistakes
Now I think it's time for you to pay
Oh he's Mr. Hughes
And he's got the blues
Cause his high school dreams
They never went too far
And he's Mr. Hughes
And he's got the blues
Cause he missed his chance to be with a star (Hey!)
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh,
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Mr. Hughes, I ain't missin' you
This is for the times you broke my heart
And all the years you led me on
Now you're asking for a brand new start
But you're way too late and now I'm gone
Listen to me honey
I've got something new to say
I forgive but can't forget your mistakes
Now I think it's time for you to pay
Oh he's Mr. Hughes
And he's got the blues
Cause his high school dreams
They never went too far
And he's Mr. Hughes
And he's got the blues
Cause he missed his chance to be with a star (Hey!)
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh,
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Mr. Hughes, I ain't missin' you
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh,
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Mr. Hughes, I ain't missin' you
How could you think I'm so stupid, I wouldn't see through?
I always do
Now I got a new man
And he's ten times the man you could ever be, Mr. Hughes
He's Mr. Hughes
And he's got the blues
Cause his high school dreams
They never went too far
And he's Mr. Hughes
And he's got the blues
Cause he missed his chance to be with a star
Mr. Hughes, I ain't missin' you
Mr. Hughes, I ain't missin' you
Mr. Hughes, I ain't missin' you
Ellie Khan
I remember you walked out the door
So I stayed awake for days
No pill or drink could get me off the floor
Nothing seemed to ease the pain
Listen to me honey
I've got something new to say
I forgive but can't forget your mistakes
Now I think it's time for you to pay
He's Mr. Hughes
And he's got the blues
Cause his high school dreams
They never went too far
And he's Mr. Hughes
And he's got the blues
Cause he missed his chance to be with a star
Mr. Hughes, I ain't missin' you
This is for the times you broke my heart
And all the years you led me on
Now you're asking for a brand new start
But you're way too late and now I'm gone
Listen to me honey
I've got something new to say
I forgive but can't forget your mistakes
Now I think it's time for you to pay
He's Mr. Hughes
And he's got the blues
Cause his high school dreams
They never went too far
And he's Mr. Hughes
And he's got the blues
Cause he missed his chance to be with a star
Mr. Hughes, I ain't missin' you
How could you think I'm so stupid, I wouldn't see through?
I always do
Now I got a new man
And he's ten times the man you could ever be, Mr. Hughes
He's Mr. Hughes
And he's got the blues
Cause his high school dreams
They never went too far
And he's Mr. Hughes
And he's got the blues
Cause he missed his chance to be with a star
Mr. Hughes, I ain't missin' you
Mr. Hughes, I ain't missin' you
Mr. Hughes, I ain't missin' you
Devilwoman
Why is she so underrated? She is one of the best singers in the industry now. She has such an amazing voice range.
Devilwoman
@minxymoo232 hmm! I understand.
Anzai
hannah s you’re right, personally I don’t like her personality at the moment but I’m a lovatic after all so i still support her
Anel López
@minxymoo232 i'm not agree with your opinion, no, no, no and hell no.
sarah nardini
No she is the best.
minxymoo232
Jayda Proudlove Or they just don't want to hear another Twitter rant about nothing. Demi needs to seriously chill. She's had more twitter rants in the last year than shes had #1 hits in her entire 12 year career.
Selina Aguilar
She's such a chameleon on this album. I had no idea her voice was so versatile. She’s showed a lot of different styles, it's fun.
Francesca Dalzini
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Richard Cross
+ShagonX this album does have a specific genre. pop and pop-rock
Lucas Cuiza
+Selina Aguilar Teah yeah, you're voice is amazing