Hurts Like Hell
Fleurie Lyrics


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How can I say this without breaking?
How can I say this without taking over?
How can I put it down into words,
when it's almost too much for my soul alone?
I loved, and I loved and I lost you
I loved, and I loved and I lost you
I loved, and I loved and I lost you
And it hurts like hell
Yeah, it hurts like hell
I don't want them to know the secrets.
I don't want them to know the way I love you.
I don't think they understand it, no.
I don't think they would accept me, no.
I loved, and I loved and I lost you
I loved, and I loved and I lost you
I loved, and I loved and I lost you
And it hurts like hell,
Yeah it hurts like hell.
Dreams fight with machines
Inside my head like adversaries
Come wrestle me free
Clean from the war
Your heart fits like a key
Into the lock on the wall
I turn it over
I turn it over
But I can't escape
I turn it over,
I turn it over
I loved, and I loved and I lost you
I loved, and I loved and I lost you
I loved, and I loved and I lost you




And it hurts like hell
End.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fleurie's song "Hurts Like Hell" convey the pain, struggle, and vulnerability that accompany the loss of a loved one. The first few lines express the difficulty of conveying such an overwhelming emotion without breaking down or taking over. The artist is struggling to put their feelings into words when they feel like it is too much for their soul alone. It is a common struggle for people who have loved and lost to articulate their feelings in a way that others can understand, and these lyrics capture that feeling perfectly.


The second part of the song suggests that the artist is keeping their love a secret, which indicates that the loss they have experienced is due to an unrequited love or unrealistic expectations. The artist doesn't want others to know how deeply they loved the person they lost because they fear that they won't be accepted. This fear is relatable, and many people have experienced such love and loss quietly, which makes the lyrics even more poignant.


The last lines of the song describe the artist's struggle to come to terms with the pain they have experienced. Dreams and machines clash inside their head, hinting at an internal struggle. The metaphor "come wrestle me free" implies a desire for someone or something to help them escape the constant loop of pain and suffering. The "lock on the wall" represents the memories tied to the lost love, which the artist feels unable to escape. Overall, the lyrics express the raw emotions, struggles, and complexities of love and loss.


Line by Line Meaning

How can I say this without breaking?
How can I express my feelings without falling apart?


How can I say this without taking over?
How can I express myself without dominating the conversation?


How can I put it down into words, when it's almost too much for my soul alone?
How can I articulate my emotions when they feel too heavy to carry alone?


I loved, and I loved and I lost you
I invested everything into our love, but it didn't work out.


And it hurts like hell
The pain is unbearable.


I don't want them to know the secrets.
I don't want anyone to know my vulnerabilities or how deeply I care for you.


I don't want them to know the way I love you.
I don't want others to see the unique and intense connection we had.


I don't think they understand it, no.
I don't believe they could comprehend the depth of our love.


I don't think they would accept me, no.
I fear that they would reject me if they knew the truth.


Dreams fight with machines
My subconscious desires conflict with the harsh realities of life.


Inside my head like adversaries
My thoughts battle with each other like enemies.


Come wrestle me free
I hope that by confronting my thoughts, I can find liberation.


Clean from the war
I want to emerge from this conflict unscathed and whole.


Your heart fits like a key
You are the missing piece that perfectly completes me.


Into the lock on the wall
You are the only one who can unlock my heart and truly understand me.


I turn it over
I give my heart to you completely.


But I can't escape
Despite my efforts, I am still trapped in my pain and heartache.


End.
The song concludes, but the emotional turmoil remains.




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