The song "Hurt" by GAWNE and Atlus explores the emotions and aftermath of a painful breakup. The lyrics suggest that the narrator has been hurt in past relationships, but never to the extent they have experienced with their current partner. The partner has deeply hurt and betrayed them, leaving them feeling stringed along and abandoned. GAWNE expresses their feelings of heartbreak and disbelief, questioning if their ex-partner is now finally happy after leaving them. They reflect on the memories and years they spent together, feeling lost and unable to move on without their significant other. However, they acknowledge that they cannot change the pain they have endured and the fact that their ex-partner never truly loved them. GAWNE wonders why they should be missed when they are gone, as their ex-partner never seemed to care when they were together. The lyrics also touch on GAWNE's struggle to let go and move forward. They admit that it is difficult to care deeply about someone who no longer feels the same way and that they are gradually getting used to the absence of their ex-partner in their life. The song carries a sense of longing for love and validation, as both GAWNE and Atlus reflect on their feelings of not being good enough to be loved. They express the pain of being left and the emotional toll it takes on their self-worth. Overall, "Hurt" dives into the emotional turmoil of a breakup and the journey of healing while coming to terms with the realization that they were not valued or loved enough.
