Why Does It Hurt So Bad

Whitney Houston

About Why Does It Hurt So Bad

"Why Does It Hurt So Bad" is a song recorded by American singer Whitney Houston for the 1995 film Waiting to Exhale. It was released on July 7, 1996, by Arista Records as the seventh and final single from the accompanying soundtrack. The song was written and produced solely by Babyface. Musically, it is an R&B ballad, and the lyrics chronicle a lovelorn lament. The song garnered positive reviews from critics, who commended Houston's vocal effort. It charted in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number twenty-six. It also reached a peak position of number twenty-two in the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number six on the Adult Contemporary chart. In Canada, the song reached a peak of number forty-five on the RPM Singles chart. Although there is no official music video for the song, a performance of the song at the 1996 MTV Movie Awards was taped and is used as a promotional clip. The song was later included as a medley, in her My Love Is Your Love World Tour (1999), along with a few other songs. 


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1995
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Why does it hurt so bad
Why do I feel so sad
Thought I was over you
But I keep crying
When I don't love you
So why does it hurt so bad
I thought I had let you go
So why does it hurt me so
I gotta get you outta my head
It hurts so bad
Oh it hurts so bad baby

My life's been better
Since the day I left you boy
I must admit life's been kind to me
I went and did the things I said I would boy
I found someone who loves me for me
Haven't had much drama since the day that we split boy
My heart's never been more at ease
And when I think of all the things you put me through
Leaving you has been the best thing for me

So why does it hurt so bad
Why do I feel so sad
I thought I was over you
But I keep crying
When I don't love you
So why does it hurt so bad
Baby I thought I had let you go
So why does it hurt me so
I gotta get you outta my head
Hurts me so bad
Hurts so (yeah you do)
Hurts so (hurts me so)
Hurts so bad (did you know)
Hurts so (that it hurts me so)
Hurts so (so bad, hey hoh)

"Never again" that's what I said to myself
I never want to feel kind of pain again boy
Just when I think it's over
Just when I think it's through
I find myself right back in love with you

So why does it hurt so bad oh baby
Why do I feel so sad
(thought I thought I) Thought I was over you
I keep crying
When I don't love you (when I really don't love you boy)
(oh no oh no oh no oh no it hurts so bad, oh tell me)
So why does it hurt so bad
I thought I had let you go (thought I could let you go)
You could
Gotta get you outta my head
Boy you hurt me so bad
Hurts so (yeah you do)
Hurts so (hurt me so)
Hurts so bad (hurts so)
Hurts so (sure you did)
Hurts so (make me want to make me want to shoop shoop)
Hurts so bad (hurt me so, gotta shoop now)
Hurts so bad (Hurts me so)
Oh why, you hurt me so bad
Bad (how 'bout that?)

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston was one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. She released six studio albums, one holiday album and three movie soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know", influenced several African American female artists to follow in her footsteps. more »

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Written by: KENNETH EDMONDS, KENNETH B EDMONDS

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Release Information
"Why Does It Hurt So Bad" is a song by American soul and pop singer Whitney Houston. It was released as a single in 1996.
Album Source
The song is part of the soundtrack for the motion picture "Waiting to Exhale", a film based on the novel of the same name.
Chart Performance
Despite not having a music video, the song managed to reach number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 22 on the Hot R&B Singles chart.
Writing Credits
The song was written by acclaimed American songwriter and producer Babyface, who has also written and produced several other tracks for Whitney Houston.
Live Performances
One of the song's most notable performances was during the 1996 MTV Movie Awards, where Whitney delivered a powerful performance that was widely praised by critics and fans alike.
Emotionally Charged Lyrics
Thematically, "Why Does It Hurt So Bad" is about the emotional pain of a failing or loveless relationship, showing a more vulnerable and emotional side of Houston’s music.
Track Position
The single was the seventh release off the "Waiting to Exhale" soundtrack, which is quite rare considering most albums or soundtracks typically stop releasing music after the third or fourth single.
Critical Reception
While it may not be one of her biggest hits, critics have voiced great praise for Houston's vocal performance in the song, hailing it as raw, passionate and heartfelt.
Follow Up
The single was followed up by Houston's iconic single, "I Believe In You And Me", which went on to outperform "Why Does It Hurt So Bad" on the charts.
Cover Versions
A few R&B and soul artists including Kyla have made cover versions of "Why Does It Hurt So Bad", showing the song's lasting impact and popularity.

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