Hurt Makes it Beautiful
Hugo Lyrics


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You don't know what beautiful is
Until I tell ya.
You don't know what value is
Until I sell ya.

You don't feel what freedom does,
Until I jail ya.
And you don't know
Dedication
Until I fail ya.

I forgive you
Cuz I love you,
That's why I cut you,
Just to heal you.
Just for the feel of you

Love makes it ugly.
Love makes it easy.
Love makes me fall again.
For the things you do

But the hurt makes it beautiful
Beautiful.
Beautiful.
Beautiful.
Beautiful.

I can't appreciate
That you were here
Until you're gone.
Cuz I don't know
If it's alive
Until I off it.
If I can't have it,
That's how I know what I want.

And it won't hurt,
Not until you're in love.

I forgive you
Cuz I love you,
That's why I cut you,
Just to heal you.
Just wanna feel you

Love makes it ugly.
Love makes it easy.
Love makes me fall again.
For the things you do

But the hurt makes it beautiful
Yeah, the hurt makes it beautiful.
And the hurt makes it beautiful.
But the hurt makes it beautiful.

Love makes it ugly.
Love makes it easy.
Love makes me fall again.
For the things you do

But the hurt makes it beautiful
Beautiful.
Beautiful.




Beautiful.
Beautiful.

Overall Meaning

In this song “Hurt Makes it Beautiful,” Hugo explores the complex and often painful nature of love. He starts by suggesting that we cannot know what beauty is until someone tells us and that we cannot understand the value of something until we experience its loss. He goes on to state that we cannot appreciate the freedom we have until we lose it and we cannot appreciate dedication until someone fails us. These lines suggest that sometimes we need to experience pain and loss to understand the importance of the things we take for granted.


The chorus highlights the central message of the song: “Love makes it ugly. Love makes it easy. Love makes me fall again. For the things you do. But the hurt makes it beautiful.” These lyrics suggest that while love can be a source of incredible joy, it is also capable of causing immense pain. However, it is through that pain that we can truly appreciate the beauty of what we have. The line “I forgive you, cause I love you, That's why I cut you, just to heal you. Just for the feel of you” emphasizes the idea that love can be painful, but it can also be healing.


The rest of the lyrics continue to explore the dichotomous nature of love and the power of hurt to make things beautiful. The song ultimately suggests that the beauty of love is not just in its joy and ease but also in its ability to challenge us and make us grow. By acknowledging the pain of love and seeing it as a necessary part of the journey, we can ultimately find meaning and fulfillment in our relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

You don't know what beautiful is Until I tell ya.
Beauty is only defined by one's perception and it is subjective to their views. It can be recognized and appreciated only when pointed out by someone who knows the value of it.


You don't know what value is Until I sell ya.
The worth of something is known only when it is sold, and a price is put on it. Until then, it remains an unknown and only after we know its costing we recognize its value.


You don't feel what freedom does, Until I jail ya.
We only realize the importance of freedom is when it is taken away from us – until someone restricts us and confines us in a space that we only feel the pain of wrong-doing.


And you don't know Dedication Until I fail ya.
One realizes the actual importance of dedication only when the other person fails to accomplish the task expected of them. As it showcases the dedication and motivation that a task requires.


I forgive you Cuz I love you, That's why I cut you, Just to heal you.
Love is complicated as it's often mired by forgiving and forgetting to heal the wounds.


Just for the feel of you Love makes it ugly. Love makes it easy. Love makes me fall again. For the things you do
Love is self-destructive as it can both be beautiful and ugly at the same time. It could be easy, but it could lead to hurtful relationships as well.


But the hurt makes it beautiful Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful.
Without any sacrifices or pain, love cannot be considered truly beautiful. Out of the struggles and pain, something beautiful is born that makes the whole experience wonderful.


I can't appreciate That you were here Until you're gone. Cuz I don't know If it's alive Until I off it.
It's human behavior that we tend to neglect the things we have and when they are gone, it leaves us with a feeling of emptiness, making us appreciate the things in our life.


If I can't have it, That's how I know what I want.
It's natural to want the things which we can't have. Once it's unattainable, we tend to value it more, making it even more alluring.


And it won't hurt, Not until you're in love.
Love is the only thing that can make someone feel the pain, and one can never experience it unless they are in love.




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