Crookes has cited Black Uhuru, Marvin Gaye, The Pogues, Sinead O'Connor, Kendrick Lamar, Gregory Isaacs and Kate Nash as her influences.
Hurts
Joy Crookes Lyrics
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But I never fill with dread when you're talking
Only meet me in the drought when you're falling
(You never ask me)
How I like my eggs in the morning
(You never ask me)
Takin' comfort in my shadow
(Shadow)
You can never make a promise for tomorrow
'Cause all the time you choose to take has been borrowed
I just pull up, then skrrt
You just pull up when it hurts
Why, oh why?
Why, oh why?
I just pull up, then skrrt
You just pull up when it hurts
Why, oh why?
Why, oh why?
Daylight was still creeping through my window
Now I've got you back in my home
Now I move in from the shadows
Daylight was still creeping through my window
Now I've got you back in my phone
Now I move in from the shadows
Thunder clouds, so I'm walking
I don't need to take a hit from your talking
When the hurricane comes, I'm on back roads
(I'm on back roads)
When the hurt game comes, you do not know
(You do not know)
Oh, I feel the clouds of change
When I'm riding in my spaceship
Calling out your rain
'Cause it's no one's time to soak it
You left me hopeless, swimming in your ocean
Got me thinking twice what I'm involved in
I just pull up, then skrrt
You just pull up when it hurts
Why, oh why?
Why, oh why?
I just pull up, then skrrt
You just pull up when it hurts
Why, oh why?
Why, oh why?
Daylight was still creeping through my window
Now I've got you back in my home
Now I move in from the shadows
Daylight was still creeping through my window
Now I've got you back in my phone
Now I move in from the shadows
So I just pull up, then skrrt
You just pull up when it hurts
Why, oh why?
Why, oh why?
Pull up, then skrrt
Pull up, pull up when it hurts
Pull up, pull up, then skrrt
Pull up, pull up when it hurts
Pull up, pull up, then skrrt
Pull up, pull up when it hurts
Pull up, pull up, then skrrt
Pull up, pull up when it hurts
Joy Crookes's song "Hurts" deals with the complexities of a relationship and the pain that can arise when one person is not fully committed. The opening line "Thunder clouds when you walked in" is a metaphor for the feeling of tension that arises when the person in question enters the room. Despite this, the singer doesn't feel fear when they're talking, indicating that they still have feelings for this person despite the difficulties in their relationship. However, the other person only seems to want to see them when they're down and vulnerable, which is the meaning behind the line "Only meet me in the drought when you're falling". Furthermore, the singer feels that this person doesn't really know them at all, as indicated by the fact that they never ask how they like their eggs in the morning.
The repeated lines "I just pull up, then skrrt / You just pull up when it hurts / Why, oh why? / Why, oh why?" imply a feeling of frustration on the singer's part. They feel like the other person only shows up when things are going badly, leaving them feeling used and powerless. The lines "Daylight was still creeping through my window / Now I've got you back in my phone / Now I move in from the shadows" imply that the singer is trying to reclaim their power in the situation. They're no longer waiting for this person to show up - they're taking control and moving on with their life.
The chorus repeats the same lyrics over and over, indicating the cyclical nature of the relationship. Despite the pain and frustration, both people keep coming back to each other again and again, unable to break free. However, the fact that the singer is able to take control of their life suggests that there may be hope for them to move on from this toxic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Thunder clouds when you walked in
You bring negativity and trouble with you
But I never fill with dread when you're talking
I don't feel scared when you're around, just cautious
Only meet me in the drought when you're falling
You only come to me when you need help or support
(You never ask me)
How I like my eggs in the morning
You never care to know me or what I like
(You never ask me)
Takin' comfort in my shadow
(Shadow)
But you seem to stay afloat 'cause you're shallow
You use me for your own benefit without really caring about me; you have no real depth or compassion
You can never make a promise for tomorrow
'Cause all the time you choose to take has been borrowed
You can't make plans because you don't know what you're doing and are just wasting time
Daylight was still creeping through my window
Now I've got you back in my home
Now I move in from the shadows
I am bringing you into my life and out of the darkness
Thunder clouds, so I'm walking
I don't need to take a hit from your talking
When the hurricane comes, I'm on back roads
(I'm on back roads)
When the hurt game comes, you do not know
(You do not know)
Oh, I feel the clouds of change
When I'm riding in my spaceship
Calling out your rain
'Cause it's no one's time to soak it
You left me hopeless, swimming in your ocean
Got me thinking twice what I'm involved in
I'm distancing myself from you because your words and actions are hurtful; when you face adversity, you don't know how to handle it; the clouds are changing and I'm ready for a new beginning, but not with you because you've caused me too much pain
I just pull up, then skrrt
You just pull up when it hurts
Why, oh why?
Why, oh why?
I'm ready to leave this toxic relationship, but you only come to me when you need me
Pull up, pull up when it hurts
Pull up, pull up, then skrrt
Pull up, pull up when it hurts
Pull up, pull up when it hurts
You only come to me when you're in trouble or need something from me
Writer(s): Joy Crookes, Jevon Ellis
Contributed by Charlie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
Thunder clouds when you walked in
But I never felt a drip when you're talking
Only meet me in the drought when you're falling
(You never ask me)
How I like my eggs in the morning
(You never ask me)
Takin' comfort in my shadow
(Shadow)
But you seem to stay afloat 'cause you're shallow
You can never make a promise for tomorrow
'Cause all the time you choose to take has been borrowed
I just pull up, then skrrt
You just pull up when it hurts
Why, oh why?
Why, oh why?
I just pull up, then skrrt
You just pull up when it hurts
Why, oh why?
Why, oh why?
Daylight was still creeping through my window
Now I've got you back in my home
Now I move in from the shadows
Daylight was still creeping through my window
Now I've got you back in my phone
Now I move in from the shadows
Thunder clouds, so I'm walking
I don't need to take a hit from your talking
When the hurricane comes, I'm on back roads
(I'm on back roads)
When the hurt game comes, you do not know
(You do not know)
Oh, I feel the clouds of change
When I'm riding in my spaceship
Calling out your rain
'Cause it's no one's time to soak it
You left me hopeless, swimming in your ocean
Got me thinking twice what I'm involved in
I just pull up, then skrrt
You just pull up when it hurts
Why, oh why?
Why, oh why?
I just pull up, then skrrt
You just pull up when it hurts
Why, oh why?
Why, oh why?
Daylight was still creeping through my window
Now I've got you back in my home
Now I move in from the shadows
Daylight was still creeping through my window
Now I've got you back in my phone
Now I move in from the shadows
So I just pull up, then skrrt
You just pull up when it hurts
Why, oh why?
Why, oh why?
Pull up, then skrrt
Pull up, pull up when it hurts
Pull up, pull up, then skrrt
Pull up, pull up when it hurts
Pull up, pull up, then skrrt
Pull up, pull up when it hurts
Pull up, pull up, then skrrt
Pull up, pull up when it hurts
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I'm from PES 2021, and this is the best music in this game🥰
@aakashk.s2672
Yeaa
@anus20
Exactly
@MertKayra_
Absolutely
@prasannamr.perfect1232
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@hashanmanjusrimendez9195
Me too 🥺
@satriorestugemilang8147
this song + iconic momment = perfect day
@hasyaqta7052
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@shokhruhsheraliyev9883
It is now March 2024 and still the best soundtrack of whole pes history ❤
@AODabil
Indeeeeeed