Hurts So Good – English Lyrics

• By: Astrid S

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the emotive push and pull of a complicated love affair in Astrid S's "Hurts So Good." This song offers a great opportunity to learn English vocabulary related to complex emotions and relationships through its poignant and relatable lyrics. The contrast between the upbeat tempo and the heart-wrenching theme makes it a unique and memorable track for any language learner.

[English]

IT HURTS SO GOOD, YOUR LOVE IS LIKE, IT HURTS SO GOOD

YOUR LOVE IS LIKE, YOUR LOVE IS LIKE,

CAN YOU SAY IT? CAN YOU SAY IT?

WHEN IT HURTS, BUT IT HURTS SO GOOD

DO YOU TAKE IT? DO YOU BREAK IT OFF?

WHEN IT HURTS, BUT IT HURTS SO GOOD

ARE WE DANCING LIKE WE'RE BURNING IN PARADISE?

REACH FOR YOU WITH MY HANDS TIED

WOULD YOU HOLD ME LIKE WE'RE RUNNING A YELLOW LIGHT?

WIDE AWAKE THROUGH THE DAYLIGHT

IT HURTS SO GOOD, YOUR LOVE IS LIKE, IT HURTS SO GOOD

YOUR LOVE IS LIKE, YOUR LOVE IS LIKE,

CAN YOU SAY IT? CAN YOU SAY IT?

WHEN IT HURTS, BUT IT HURTS SO GOOD

DO YOU TAKE IT? DO YOU BREAK IT OFF?

WHEN IT HURTS, BUT IT HURTS SO GOOD

I WANT YOU, BUT IT'S COMPLICATED, SO COMPLICATED

WHEN YOU SHOW UP EVERY NIGHT, I TELL YOU THAT

BABY, I DON'T KNOW WHY I TRY TO DENY IT

AND ALL WE EVER STAY IS TORN

YOU PULL AWAY AND I COME IN CLOSER

IT MAKES YOU WANT ME EVEN MORE

EVERY TIME THAT I SWEAR IT'S OVER

IT HURTS SO GOOD, YOUR LOVE IS LIKE, IT HURTS SO GOOD

YOUR LOVE IS LIKE, YOUR LOVE IS LIKE,

CAN YOU SAY IT? CAN YOU SAY IT?

WHEN IT HURTS, BUT IT HURTS SO GOOD

DO YOU TAKE IT? DO YOU BREAK IT OFF?

WHEN IT HURTS, BUT IT HURTS SO GOOD

WANT ME, BUT IT'S COMPLICATED, SO COMPLICATED

WHEN YOU SHOW UP EVERY NIGHT AND, TELL ME THAT YOU

EVERY TIME, YEAH, WHY DO YOU TRY TO DENY IT?

'CAUSE I'M THE ONE THAT YOU RUN TO FIRST

YOU SAY YOU'RE NOT, BUT YOU'RE STILL A LIAR

SO TELL ME WHY YOU STILL GET BURNED

YOU FIGHT ME OFF LIKE A FIREFIGHTER

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hurts /hɜːrts/ A1	verb - to cause pain or injury noun - a feeling of pain or injury
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - of high quality or standard noun - something that is beneficial or desirable
say /seɪ/ A1	verb - to utter words
break /breɪk/ A1	verb - to separate into pieces noun - an act or instance of breaking or being broken
dancing /ˈdɑːnsɪŋ/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music noun - the activity of moving rhythmically to music
burn /bɜːrn/ A2	verb - to be on fire noun - an injury caused by fire
hands /hænz/ A1	noun - the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the fingers and thumb
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible adjective - having a considerable amount of light
awake /əˈweɪk/ A2	adjective - not sleeping
daylight /ˈdeɪlaɪt/ A2	noun - the light from the sun during the day
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to have a desire for something noun - a desire for something
complicated /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ B1	adjective - consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
try /traɪ/ A1	verb - to make an attempt to do something noun - an attempt to do something
deny /dɪˈnaɪ/ B1	verb - to state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of something
torn /tɔːrn/ B1	adjective - damaged by being cut or pulled forcefully apart
closer /ˈkləʊsər/ A1	adjective - at or within a short distance
liar /ˈlaɪər/ B1	noun - a person who tells lies
fight /faɪt/ A2	verb - to take part in a physical struggle noun - a physical struggle or conflict

Key Grammar Structures

• It hurts so good, your love is like, it hurts so good

  ➔ Repetitive Structure & Adjective + Noun Collocation

  ➔ The phrase uses repetition for emphasis. 'Hurts so good' is an oxymoron, and 'your love is like' introduces a simile, though the comparison isn't explicitly stated. The use of 'good' as an adjective modifying the feeling of 'hurt' is key.

• Are we dancing like we're burning in paradise?

  ➔ Present Continuous for Hypothetical Situation & 'Like' as a Conjunction

  ➔ The present continuous ('are dancing') is used to describe an ongoing, imagined scenario. 'Like' functions as a conjunction introducing a clause of comparison, meaning 'as if'. The imagery creates a paradoxical feeling of pleasure and pain.

• I want you, but it's complicated, so complicated

  ➔ Conjunction 'But' & Intensifier 'So'

  ➔ The conjunction 'but' introduces a contrast. 'So' acts as an intensifier, emphasizing the degree of complication. The repetition of 'complicated' further highlights the difficulty.

• You pull away and I come in closer

  ➔ Coordinating Conjunction 'And' & Parallel Structure

  ➔ The coordinating conjunction 'and' connects two parallel clauses describing opposing actions. The verb phrases 'pull away' and 'come in closer' have a similar structure, creating a sense of dynamic tension.