Hurts
Mika Lyrics

The lyrics of Mika's song "Hurts" highlights the complexity of human relationships and the power of words. The song starts with the question "How do we end up like this, under a burning sky?" which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the intensity of the conflict in the relationship. The next line "Some things are better unsaid, it's easier to lie" highlight the tendency to avoid confrontation and difficulty in speaking the truth in any relationship. The artist's heart is on the wire, indicating the emotional vulnerability he feels. He acknowledges that it doesn't take a thousand guards to lock him in and that wars can begin with a solitary spark. This reference is an allusion to how the smallest spark can ignite a massive fire, which in turn represents how small misunderstandings can escalate into serious fights.

The chorus part of the song, "Say it's only words, and that it will get easier with time, nothing's only words, that's how hearts get hurt," emphasizes the severity of the repercussions of words said in haste. No matter how small or unimportant these words might seem to some, they have the power to inflict emotional pain on others. The repeated lines, "I can't stop hearing all the words we said," highlights the lasting impact of hurtful words and how they can continue to echo in someone's mind long after they have been spoken.

In the second verse, the artist reflects on how a friendship once existed but has now devolved into conflict. The line "It makes it easy to leave, if we're strangers by the end" is a sad reminder that once love is lost, it's hard to reclaim it. The conclusion of the song, "Let's stop using words. That's how hearts get hurt," is a powerful plea to end the hurtful words and let actions speak.