Hurts

Emeli Sandé

About Hurts

"Hurts" is a song by Scottish recording artist Emeli Sandé. It was written by Sandé along with James Murray, Mustafa Omer, Matthew Holmes, and Philip Leigh for her second album Long Live the Angels (2016), while production was helmed by Mojam and duo Mac & Phil. Built around layers of percussion and double quick hand claps, the song was released as the album's lead single on 16 September 2016 through Virgin EMI Records in the United Kingdom. It peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and reached the top five in Scotland.  


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Baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts
Loving you the way I do, it hurts

Hold tight, it's a sing-along
I'm alright, I'm alright, but I could be wrong, baby
I know you remember me
'53 in the back of the lavory, come on
You could at least try and look at me
Oh man, oh man, what a tragedy, haha
Bang, bang, there goes paradise
I chill why we always had to roll the dice, la la
Heartbeat in the regular
Two seats in the back of the cinema, hazy
Ah yeah, you're forgettin' it
And all the mad shit we did after that, crazy
Your heart, come on, baby
I swear you're giving me shivers, shivers

Baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts
Loving you the way I do, it hurts
When all that's left to do is watch it burn
Oh baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts

Hold on, it's a marathon
Run fast, run fast like the rivers run, goddamn
Never seen in the restaurant
I took a minute till the penny dropped, you know
My tears don't fall too often
But your knife is cuttin' me deep
Deep, deep, deep, deep, deep, deep, deep

Baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts yeah
Loving you the way I do, it hurts
When all that's left to do is watch it burn
Oh yeah yeah baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts

It hurts the way that you pretend you don't remember
It hurts the way that you forget our times together
Like the time laid in bed when you said it's forever, baby
I can't, I can't explain no more

Baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts
Loving you the way I do, it hurts
When all that's left to do is watch it burn
Oh baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts

Oh baby, I'm not made of stone, it hurts
And loving you the way I do, it hurts

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Emeli Sandé

Adele Emeli Sandé /sænˈdiː/ san-DEE (born 10 March 1987), better known professionally as Emeli Sandé, is a English/Scottish recording artist and songwriter. Sandé first became known to the public eye after she featured on the track "Diamond Rings" by the rapper Chipmunk (2009). It was their first top 10 single on the UK Singles Chart. In 2010, she featured on "Never Be Your Woman" by the rapper Wiley, which became another top ten hit. Simon Cowell called Sandé "his favourite songwriter at the minute". She has written for a number of artists, including Cher Lloyd, Parade, Susan Boyle, Gabrielle, Preeya Kalidas, Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Alesha Dixon, Cheryl Cole, Tinie Tempah, and Mutya Keisha Siobhan. more »

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Written by: MATTHEW HOLMES, MUSTAFA OMER, JAMES MURRAY, PHILIP LEIGH, EMELI SANDE

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Artist History Fact
"Hurts" is a song by Emeli Sandé, a British recording artist and songwriter who gained initial fame in 2012 with her successful debut album, "Our Version of Events."
Release Details Fact
"Hurts" was released as a single on September 16, 2016. It was her lead single from her second studio album, "Long Live the Angels."
Chart Performance Fact
The song peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and number 11 on the Scotland Singles Chart.
Album Success Fact
Sandé’s album “Long Live the Angels” debuted at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart. "Hurts" was one of the most popular tracks from this album.
Lyric Fact
The lyrics of "Hurts" portray the deep emotional pain one experiences after a relationship ends and reflects Sandé’s personal experiences of heartache and emotional turmoil.
Musical Style Fact
"Hurts" demonstrates Sandé’s characteristic soulful pop sound with pronounced drum beats, a melancholic melody, and powerful vocals.
Video Fact
The music video for "Hurts" was directed by Dawn Shadforth and it depicts Sandé walking on a deserted beach, battling harsh weather conditions, symbolizing strength in the face of emotional adversity.
Songwriting Process Fact
Sandé allegedly wrote "Hurts" in under 10 minutes, claiming that the lyrics came quite naturally to her.
Commercial Performance Fact
As of 2020, "Hurts" is certified Platinum in the UK, which means it has sold over 600,000 copies.
Live Performance Fact
Sandé has performed "Hurts" live on various platforms including the BBC Live Lounge and on shows such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Critical Reception Fact
The song was praised by critics for its soulful ballad-like nature, and Sandé’s potent and captivating vocal delivery.
Song Inspiration Fact
Sandé has mentioned in interviews that the emotive, heart-wrenching ballad was written during a difficult period in her personal life, including her divorce from long-term partner Adam Gouragine.

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