Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazareth_(band)
Studio albums
Nazareth (1971)
Exercises (1972)
Razamanaz (1973)
Loud 'n' Proud (1973)
Rampant (1974)
Hair of the Dog (1975)
Close Enough for Rock 'n' Roll (1976)
Play 'n' the Game (1976)
Expect No Mercy (1977)
No Mean City (1979)
Malice in Wonderland (1980)
The Fool Circle (1981)
2XS (1982)
Sound Elixir (1983)
The Catch (1984)
Cinema (1986)
Snakes 'n' Ladders (1989)
No Jive (1991)
Move Me (1994)
Boogaloo (1998)
The Newz (2008)
Big Dogz (2011)
Rock 'n' Roll Telephone (2014)
Tattooed on My Brain (2018)
Surviving the Law (2022)
Love Hurts
Nazareth Lyrics
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Love scars
Love wounds and marks
Any heart not tough or strong enough
To take a lot of pain, take a lot of pain
Love is like a cloud, holds a lot of rain
Love hurts
Ooh-ooh, love hurts
I'm young
I know
But even so
I know a thing or two, I learned from you
I really learned a lot, really learned a lot
Love is like a flame, it burns you when it's hot
Love hurts
Ooh-ooh, love hurts
Some fools think
Of happiness, blissfulness, togetherness
Some fools fool themselves, I guess
They're not foolin' me
I know it isn't true, I know it isn't true
Love is just a lie made to make you blue
Love hurts
Ooh-ooh, love hurts
Ooh-ooh, love hurts
I know it isn't true
I know it isn't true
Love is just a lie made to make you blue
Love hurts
Ooh-ooh, love hurts
Ooh-ooh, love hurts
Ooh-ooh
Nazareth's Love Hurts is a typically rock ballad that communicates a message of heartbreak and disappointment in love. The lyrics emphasize how love can evoke negative emotions such as pain and hurt, hence the repeated phrase "love hurts." The song perceives love as a double-edged sword, where one can begin feeling blissful and happy but end up experiencing heartbreak and sadness. The singer reflects on the idea of love and observes how it is impossible for any heart to be tough or strong enough to withstand the pain it brings.
The later verses of the song convey a matured perspective on love, rather than the initial statement of love just leaving someone wounded and marked. The singer reflects on how he/she has learned from their past experiences with love, suggesting that maturity has come from encountering love's less pleasant aspects. The song presents a message that reveals the disadvantages of blindly pursuing love without considering its possible negative implications. The final lyrics express how some people are foolish enough to think that love is solely associated with happiness, togetherness, and blissfulness. However, the singer knows the contrary that love is just a lie.
Overall, Love Hurts is a classic song characterized by its straightforward lyrics, light drumming, and powerful guitar riff. It conveyed a message that many can relate to and sent a message that love is not always sunshine and rainbows. It truly left an impression on listeners and remains one of the most iconic songs in rock music.
Line by Line Meaning
Love hurts
The experience of love can cause emotional and physical pain.
Love scars
The pain of love can leave lasting emotional marks.
Love wounds and marks
The experience of love can cause deep emotional wounds that may leave visible marks.
Any heart not tough or strong enough
Only those with emotionally strong and resilient hearts can withstand the pain of love.
To take a lot of pain, take a lot of pain
One must be prepared to endure a great deal of emotional pain in order to truly experience love.
Love is like a cloud, holds a lot of rain
Love can be unpredictable: just like a cloud can hold a lot of rain, love can hold both joys and sorrows.
Ooh-ooh, love hurts
The experience of love can be truly painful.
But even so
Despite my youth, I have still learned a thing or two about love.
I know a thing or two, I learned from you
I have learned some important lessons about love from someone else.
I really learned a lot, really learned a lot
The lessons I have learned about love have been significant and valuable.
Love is like a flame, it burns you when it's hot
Love can be intense and all-consuming, which can result in deep pain and hurt when things don't go well.
Some fools fool themselves, I guess
Some people delude themselves about the nature of love.
Of happiness, blissfulness, togetherness
Some people believe that love brings happiness, bliss, and togetherness.
They're not foolin' me
I am not misled by their beliefs about love.
I know it isn't true, I know it isn't true
I am aware that love doesn't always result in happiness, bliss and togetherness.
Love is just a lie made to make you blue
Love can often be a deception that results in sadness and depression.
Ooh-ooh, love hurts
The experience of love can be truly painful.
Ooh-ooh, love hurts
The experience of love can be truly painful.
Ooh-ooh
A sound expressing a feeling of pain and sadness associated with love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Boudleaux Bryant
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Love hurts, love scars
Love wounds and marks
Any heart
Not tough or strong enough
To take a lot of pain, take a lot of pain
Love is like a cloud
Holds a lot of rain
Love hurts
Ooh, ooh, love hurts
I'm young, I know, but even so
I know a thing or two
I learned from you
I really learned a lot, really learned a lot
Love is like a flame
It burns you when it's hot
Love hurts
Ooh, ooh, love hurts
Some fools think of happiness
Blissfulness, togetherness
Some fools fool themselves, I guess
They're not foolin' me
I know it isn't true
I know it isn't true
Love is just a lie
Made to make you blue
Love hurts
Ooh, ooh, love hurts
Ooh, ooh, love hurts
I know it isn't true
I know it isn't true
Love is just a lie
Made to make you blue
Love hurts
Ooh, ooh, love hurts
Ooh, ooh, love hurts
Ooh, ooh...
@ianaq
RIP Dan McCafferty♡
Thank you
Это одна из самых лучших и любимых песен!)
@paulthemason9118
im 62 now..... this song still gives me goose bumps❤😢
@NoemiaSimoes-im9tm
O mesmo me acontece com 63
@AkkiSan23
69 same here
@sandrarodger8148
Me to...slow dance at YM Disco....young love
@boldkhishigkhasbaatar
@@AkkiSan23once on I mmm❤
@boldkhishigkhasbaatar
❤
@Carla2186__
That guitar solo has to be the best one of the best feelings I've ever felt ❤
@hadiansyah4284
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@IsaiahJoel-oh3re
Sure was. Moment caught beautifully in the studio.