Hurts
Emeli Sandé
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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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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."
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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."
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Chart Performance FactThe song peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and number 11 on the Scotland Singles Chart.
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Album Success FactSandé’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.
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Lyric FactThe 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.
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Musical Style Fact"Hurts" demonstrates Sandé’s characteristic soulful pop sound with pronounced drum beats, a melancholic melody, and powerful vocals.
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Video FactThe 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.
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Songwriting Process FactSandé allegedly wrote "Hurts" in under 10 minutes, claiming that the lyrics came quite naturally to her.
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Commercial Performance FactAs of 2020, "Hurts" is certified Platinum in the UK, which means it has sold over 600,000 copies.
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Live Performance FactSandé 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.
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Critical Reception FactThe song was praised by critics for its soulful ballad-like nature, and Sandé’s potent and captivating vocal delivery.
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Song Inspiration FactSandé 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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