The song "Thinking of You" by Hurts portrays a person who is consumed by thoughts and emotions of love for someone else. The lyrics describe their strong attachment and inability to let go of those feelings. The song begins with the protagonist being fixated on love from a Thursday to a Friday night, unable to shake off their emotions. On a Saturday, they fall deeper in love, but by Sunday, they find themselves alone. This cycle continues as they confess their inability to stop thinking about this person. Despite acknowledging that they might be foolish, they refuse to stop because their love feels real. The chorus emphasizes the protagonist's constant thoughts about their love interest. Every time they lay down, wake up, or try to forget, their thoughts of this person persist, leading to their overwhelming obsession. The song also touches upon the loneliness experienced without the presence of their love interest, highlighting the difficulties of waking up on a Monday and not being able to see them until Tuesday night. The protagonist's mind is made up on a Wednesday, and the song alludes to a week passing since their intense feelings started on a Thursday. Throughout the song, the repetition of the phrase "Thinking about you" emphasizes the protagonist's unwavering obsession. They can't help but constantly think about this person, regardless of what they do or the passing of time. Overall, "Thinking of You" portrays a love that has consumed the protagonist's thoughts and emotions. It showcases the difficulty of escaping these feelings and their commitment to holding onto the love they believe is real.
