Why Does It Hurt So Bad
Whitney Houston
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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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Written by: KENNETH EDMONDS, KENNETH B EDMONDS
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10 facts about this song
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.
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Album SourceThe song is part of the soundtrack for the motion picture "Waiting to Exhale", a film based on the novel of the same name.
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Chart PerformanceDespite 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.
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Writing CreditsThe song was written by acclaimed American songwriter and producer Babyface, who has also written and produced several other tracks for Whitney Houston.
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Live PerformancesOne 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.
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Emotionally Charged LyricsThematically, "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.
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Track PositionThe 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.
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Critical ReceptionWhile 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.
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Follow UpThe 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.
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Cover VersionsA 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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