Hundredth's song "Hurt" is a cover of the original song by Nine Inch Nails, with their own interpretation and style. The lyrics delve into themes of pain, self-destruction, and loneliness. The song begins with the narrator deliberately causing physical pain to themselves as a way to confirm their ability to still feel. They become fixated on this pain as the only thing that seems real in their life. The line "the needle tears a hole, the old familiar sting" alludes to drug use as a means to escape or numb this pain, but they cannot forget or erase the memories of their suffering. The chorus reflects a sense of regret and loss as the narrator questions what they have become and how everyone they care about eventually leaves or dies. They offer their entire "empire of dirt," which can be interpreted as a metaphor for their life and achievements, to someone else, expressing their willingness to let them down and cause them pain. The second verse continues with vivid imagery, the crown of thorns symbolizing their self-inflicted suffering and the "liar's chair" representing a seat of deceit and inner turmoil. They acknowledge that their thoughts are broken and they cannot fix them. As time passes, their emotions fade away, leaving them feeling disconnected from their true self, while others around them seem to change and move on. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the narrator's realization of their actions and the consequences they have on others. The bridge section expresses a sense of longing for a fresh start, wishing to be a million miles away from their current state of pain and despair. They express a desire to keep themselves, indicating a yearning for self-preservation and finding a way to heal. The song concludes with a repetition of the line "I will let you down, I will make you hurt," signifying the narrator's awareness of their own destructive tendencies and the pain they may cause to others. The repetition emphasizes their acknowledgment of this pattern and perhaps their powerlessness to change it. Overall, "Hurt" explores themes of self-destruction, regret, loneliness, and the longing for redemption. It captures the emotional turmoil and vulnerability of the narrator, who is grappling with their own pain and its impact on their relationships and sense of self.
