Hurt Me
Lеpsley Lyrics
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And I know, and I know, and I know
I'm puttin' on a brave face to meet you in the same place
And I know, and I know, and I know
Gotta let my mind find another space
Cause I heard these scars never go away
And now I'm runnin' out of ways to numb the pain
Why don't you hurt me a little bit more?
Just dig a little deeper
Push a little harder than before
And I'm counting down the seconds that we have
I can see the end in sight, at last
So if you're gonna hurt me
Why don't you hurt me a little bit more?
Like breathing underwater, what's the law and order?
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
You're sitting in a corner, hiding 'til it's over
And it shows, and it shows, and it shows
Buildin' up my walls just to tear them down
Tell me that it's love, force me to drown
Buildin' up my walls just to tear them down
Tell me that it's love
(And I thought you said you still loved me)
So if you're gonna hurt me
Why don't you hurt me a little bit more?
Just dig a little deeper
Push a little harder than before
And I'm counting down the seconds that we have
I can see the end in sight, at last
So if you're gonna hurt me
Why don't you hurt me a little bit more?
Never thought I would lose my grip
I always thought it was an adverse trip
Never thought it would hurt so much
Lost your way to another touch
(And I thought you said you loved me)
So if you're gonna hurt me
Why don't you hurt me a little bit more?
Just dig a little deeper
Push a little harder than before
And I'm counting down the seconds that we have
I can see the end in sight, at last
So if you're gonna hurt me
Why don't you hurt me a little bit more?
The lyrics of "Hurt Me" by Lеpsley depict the desperation and hopelessness of a failing relationship. The singer is aware that their partner is going to hurt them again; however, they still put on a brave face to meet them. They acknowledge that they're running out of ways to numb the pain and that the scars from previous hurts are still there. The singer even pleads with their partner to hurt them even more instead of the residual pain because they already know what to expect. The last part of the chorus is a declaration that the relationship is ending, and the singer can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.
The verse goes in deeper, with the singer expressing their frustration about their partner's lack of communication by comparing it to "breathing underwater." They're being forced to build walls around themselves and tearing them down because of their partner's inconsistent love. The lines "Never thought it would hurt so much, Lost your way to another touch" implies infidelity, causing even more pain and hurt.
Despite the song's painful theme, the chorus’s melody is uplifting and encouraging, further highlighting the singer’s desire to go through the pain to move on finally.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't look at you the same way, anticipatin' heartbreak
I can't see you in the same light because I am expecting to be hurt.
And I know, and I know, and I know
I am aware of the impending pain that is to come.
I'm puttin' on a brave face to meet you in the same place
I am hiding my true feelings to engage with you in the same space.
Gotta let my mind find another space
I need to distract myself from the pain and focus on something else.
Cause I heard these scars never go away
I am aware that the wounds you inflict will leave a lasting impact.
And now I'm runnin' out of ways to numb the pain
I am losing my methods to cope with the pain you inflict.
So if you're gonna hurt me
Since I know you will hurt me,
Why don't you hurt me a little bit more?
I might as well ask for more hurt to come my way.
Just dig a little deeper
Hurt me more than you already planned to.
Push a little harder than before
Exert more force in your infliction of pain.
And I'm counting down the seconds that we have
I am waiting for the pain to end.
I can see the end in sight, at last
I am looking forward to the end of our relationship which will stop the pain.
Like breathing underwater, what's the law and order?
Navigating our relationship is like trying to breathe underwater, and I don't understand the rules.
You're sitting in a corner, hiding 'til it's over
You are avoiding confrontation and hiding until our relationship is over.
Buildin' up my walls just to tear them down
I am protecting myself from you by building walls, only for you to break them down.
Tell me that it's love, force me to drown
Convince me it is love despite the pain, pushing me to my breaking point.
Never thought I would lose my grip
I never expected to feel so out of control.
I always thought it was an adverse trip
I believed that the road to love would be harsh.
Never thought it would hurt so much
I did not anticipate that the pain would be this intense.
Lost your way to another touch
You have become unfaithful in pursuing romantic intimacy elsewhere.
(And I thought you said you loved me)
(Despite this,) I am still in disbelief that you claimed to love me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES ARTHUR DRAPER, HOLLY LAPSLEY FLETCHER, JAMES JOHN NAPIER, WILLIAM EDWARD PHILLIPS
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@Piedradetoke
Can't look at you the same way, anticipatin' heartbreak
And I know, and I know, and I know
I'm puttin' on a brave face to meet you in the same place
And I know, and I know, and I know
Gotta let my mind find another space
Cause I heard these scars never go away
And now I'm runnin' out of ways to numb the pain
So if you're gonna hurt me
Why don't you hurt me a little bit more?
Just dig a little deeper
Push a little harder than before
And I'm counting down the seconds that we have
I can see the end in sight, at last
So if you're gonna hurt me
Why don't you hurt me a little bit more?
Like breathing underwater, what's the law and order?
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
You're sitting in a corner, hiding 'til it's over
And it shows, and it shows, and it shows
Buildin' up my walls just to tear them down
Tell me that it's love, force me to drown
Buildin' up my walls just to tear them down
Tell me that it's love
(And I thought you said you still loved me)
So if you're gonna hurt me
Why don't you hurt me a little bit more?
Just dig a little deeper
Push a little harder than before
And I'm counting down the seconds that we have
I can see the end in sight, at last
So if you're gonna hurt me
Why don't you hurt me a little bit more?
Never thought I would lose my grip
I always thought it was an adverse trip
Never thought it would hurt so much
Lost your way to another touch
(And I thought you said you loved me)
So if you're gonna hurt me
Why don't you hurt me a little bit more?
Just dig a little deeper
Push a little harder than before
And I'm counting down the seconds that we have
I can see the end in sight, at last
So if you're gonna hurt me
Why don't you hurt me a little bit more?
@lulululuululuu
This is the kind of music the world needs, I'm honestly so obsessed with the song.
@ickypalms
+Lulu Gonzalez me too...i'm watching it for the third time today
@MegaSviske
+Lulu Gonzalez Is this a rehab conversation? cus i need one :O
@hannessimoens8258
+Lulu Gonzalez so true
@easterchingmandal161
me 2!!
@xara_ninanile
I love this song 😊❣
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@rva
I'm literally obsessed with this
@mahnoor8907
I found this song at 2 oclock in the night and im im latterly obsessed with it
@ronnievix7076
Still obsessed 5 years later... Goosebumps all over my body having not heard it for a while
@meltingcheese
I was actually woke up by this song which is on Youtube playlist while sleeping soo soulful🤩