Love Hurts
Roy Orbison Lyrics


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Love hurts
Love's scars, love wounds and mars

Anyone not touched
Nor strong enough
To take a lot of pain
Take a lot of pain
Love is like a flower
Pours a lot of rain
Love hurts
Love hurts

I'm young, I know
But even so
I know a thing, or two
I've learned from you

I really learned a lot
Really learned a lot
Love is like a stove
Burns you when its hot
Love hurts
Love hurts

Some fools dream of happiness
Blissfullness, togetherness
Some fools fool themselves I guess
But they're not fooling me

You know it isn't true
Know it isn't true
Love is just a lie
Made to make you blue
Love hurts





Love hurts
Love hurts

Overall Meaning

"Love Hurts" is a powerful and emotional track that deals with the downside of love. Roy Orbison, with his iconic voice, delivers a haunting, yet beautiful performance that speaks about the scars, wounds, and marks that love can leave behind. The lyrics suggest that love may not be all sunshine and rainbows; it can cause immense emotional pain to both partners. Thus, it is not for the faint-hearted or those who are not strong enough to handle the pain that comes with it.


The lyrics also suggest that love is something beautiful, like a flower. However, like a flower that pours a lot of rain, love can also drench you with tears and sorrow. The song captures the duality of love, its ability to bring immense joy and happiness, and at the same time, cause immense heartbreak and despair. The lyrics urge listeners to be careful and avoid being fooled by the myth of love.


In conclusion, "Love Hurts" is a beautiful song that deals with the darker side of love, highlighting the pain that often accompanies it. However, the song acknowledges that love is still something beautiful and worth pursuing, as long as one is willing to handle the pain that comes with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Love hurts
Love causes pain and suffering


Love's scars, love wounds and mars
Love leaves emotional scars and hurts that may never heal


Anyone not touched
Someone who has never experienced love


Nor strong enough
Someone who cannot handle the pain that comes with love


To take a lot of pain
To be able to endure the emotional pain associated with love


Take a lot of pain
To endure and accept the emotional pain that comes with love


Love is like a flower
Love is a beautiful thing that can easily be destroyed


Pours a lot of rain
Love can bring sadness and tears


I'm young, I know
I may not have much experience with love


But even so
Nevertheless


I know a thing, or two
I have learned a few things


I've learned from you
I have learned about love from you


I really learned a lot
I have learned a great deal


Love is like a stove
Love can be warm and comforting, but it can also burn and hurt you


Burns you when its hot
Love can be painful when it is intense and passionate


Some fools dream of happiness
Some people have unrealistic expectations of love and happiness


Blissfullness, togetherness
Foolish dreams of perfect love and unity


Some fools fool themselves I guess
Some people deceive themselves about love


But they're not fooling me
But I am not deceived


You know it isn't true
You are aware that love is not always perfect and happy


Know it isn't true
You are certain that love is not always perfect and happy


Love is just a lie
Love is a misconception or false idea


Made to make you blue
Love can bring sadness and sorrow


Love hurts
Love can cause pain and heartache


Love hurts
Love can be difficult to bear




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Written by: Boudleaux Bryant

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jotaro953

Love hurts, Love scars
Love wounds, and mars 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 stone, it burns you when it's hot
Love hurts... Ooh, ooh love hurts
Some fools rave of happiness
Blissfulness, togetherness
Some fools fool themselves I guess
They're not foolin' me
I know it isn't true, 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...



All comments from YouTube:

@AdrianWT-j9n

Elvis said Roy has the most beautiful voice in the universe. I think he knew what he was talking about

@stacydaily3100

My father is a classical violinist for over 50 years and played for the be late Roy Orbison !!!! He said he was a soft spoken and wonderful man !!! Love Roy Orbison...

@EricSaavy

How cool! That's great that he was able to know Roy. I've always loved his music. Thank you for posting that.

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@dpunk2243

This man lost his wife and 2 eldest sons, he isn't a lyrical genius he literally is a great man in every aspect of the term, r.i.p. Roy :(

@peekayyemm

:(

@chriscorman734

We sometimes urse real man too loosely but not with Roy so glad one of my heroes George Harrison got to play with him

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