Love Hurts
Heart Lyrics


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Love hurts, love scars
Love wounds and mars
Any heart not tough
Or strong enough
Take a lot of pain
Take a lot of pain
Love is like a cloud
And it holds a lot of rain
Love hurts, (oh), love hurts

You're young, I know
Baby, what's so
I know a thing or two
Oh honey, I learned from you
I really learned a lot
I really learned a lot
Love is like a stove
It burns you when it's hot
Love hurts, (oh), love hurts

Some fools rave, of happiness
Of blissfulness, togetherness
Oh, some fools,
They fool themselves, I guess
They're not fooling me
And I know it isn't true
God, I know it isn't true
Love is just a lie and it's
Made to make you blue
Love hurts, (oh) love hurts
(Oh), love hurts

And I know it isn't true
Oh, I know it isn't true
Love is just a lie and it's
Made to make you blue
Cause love hurts




Early in the morning you hurt,
Love hurts, (oh), love hurts

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Heart's song Love Hurts center around the pain that comes with love. The first stanza paints love as a harmful thing that can wound hearts and scar them forever. Those who are not strong or tough enough to deal with the pain, end up going through a lot of it. Love is compared to a cloud that holds a lot of rain or water, as it's an unpredictable, ever-changing force that can be both beautiful and destructive. The chorus repeats the phrase "love hurts" with the singer's voice rising in pitch on the word "hurts", further emphasizing the hurt she speaks of.


In the second stanza, the singer admits to being young and naive, and learning from the person they were in love with. Love, in this stanza, is compared to a stove that burns you when you get too close to it. The usage of the stove as a metaphor not only adds to the idea of the pain that love brings but also highlights the connection between love and desire. The third stanza speaks of those who believe in the myth of love bringing happiness, blissfulness, and togetherness. However, the singer is not fooled and sees through the lie, stating that love is only there to make people feel blue or depressed.


Overall, the lyrics of Love Hurts beautifully express the agony of love by comparing it to things that both bring joy and pain. The song highlights that love is not always about happiness and togetherness; it can also cause a significant amount of pain in the process.


Line by Line Meaning

Love hurts, love scars
The experience of love is painful and damaging.


Love wounds and mars
Love inflicts harm and leaves visible marks.


Any heart not tough
Only those with strong, resilient hearts can endure the pain of love.


Or strong enough
Love requires immense emotional strength and fortitude.


Take a lot of pain
Enduring the pain of love is challenging and difficult.


Take a lot of pain
It is a repeated line emphasizing the significant emotional suffering required to love.


Love is like a cloud
Love is soft and gentle, but also unpredictable and stormy.


And it holds a lot of rain
Love can also be heavy and overwhelming, like a sudden rainstorm.


Love hurts, (oh), love hurts
The chorus repeats the theme that love is a painful and damaging experience.


You're young, I know
Acknowledging the listener's youth and inexperience with love.


Baby, what's so
Asking what is so special or unique about love that makes it worth the pain.


I know a thing or two
The artist has more experience with love and can offer guidance.


Oh honey, I learned from you
The singer has learned something meaningful about love from the listener.


I really learned a lot
The singer has gained valuable insight through their experiences with the listener.


Love is like a stove
Love is a source of warmth and comfort, but also capable of causing painful burns if mishandled.


It burns you when it's hot
If love becomes too intense, it can be just as painful as being burned by fire.


Some fools rave, of happiness
Some people foolishly believe that love only brings happiness and bliss.


Of blissfulness, togetherness
They see love as a perfect union of two people in total harmony with each other.


Oh, some fools,
These people are foolish in the singer's eyes.


They fool themselves, I guess
They are deluded in their understanding of love.


They're not fooling me
The artist is too experienced to fall for these misconceptions about love.


And I know it isn't true
The artist is certain that this idealized version of love doesn't exist.


God, I know it isn't true
The singer expresses their certainty even more fervently.


Love is just a lie and it's
Love is a false concept that doesn't live up to its idealistic image.


Made to make you blue
Love is intended to inflict pain and sadness, not happiness.


Cause love hurts
Reiterating the song's central message that love is a painful experience.


Early in the morning you hurt,
A repeated line that emphasizes that even the beginning of the day brings pain when you're in love.


Love hurts, (oh), love hurts
The song's final line repeats the theme that love is a painful and damaging experience.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Boudleaux Bryant

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janeusa22

Ann has the most amazingly beautiful voice Ive heard in a female rocker...still, after all these years. she's the best.

Kirk Tingblad

Man, she can really belt it out, can’t she?

♡prncessmichaela♡

I don't think Ann is one of the greatest or top 3, she IS the greatest. She's number one in my book. The best. :]

VeloxGT

When Heart makes a cover of a song, you know it's gonna be better than the original one xD

Steven Tracy

Nobody does it better than Nazareth.. I agree this is better than everley bros'.. plus she gets the lyrics wrong...

cazza Row

VeloxGT unless it’s a faith no more cover then you know it’s gonna be good...

Sergi Esteve Carbó

Big 'O'sing it? Dan McCafferty in mind

George Feist

LOVE HURTS BY ROY ORBISON....is my fave.

Jhon Reyes

+VeloxGT you're totally right dude.

misslantana52

Brilliant version from two AMAZING sisters! ♥⁀˚⋆.‿♥✿•*

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