Love Hurts
Incubus · Other Songs - Incubus
And holding fast the truth
Don't want to lose what I had as a boy
My heart still has a beat
But love is now a feat
As common as a cold day in L.A.
Sometimes when I'm alone I wonder
Is there a spell that I am under
Keeping me from seeing the real thing
Love hurts
But sometimes it's a good hurt
And it feels like I'm alive
Love sings
When it transcends the bad things
Have a heart and try me
'cause without love I won't survive
I'm fettered and abused
Stand naked and accused
Should I surface, this one-man submarine?
I only want the truth!
So tonight we drink to youth!
I'll never lose what I had as a boy
Sometimes when I'm alone I wonder
Is there a spell that I am under
Keeping me from seeing the real thing?
Love hurts
But sometimes it's a good hurt
And it feels like I'm alive
Love sings
When it transcends the bad things
Have a heart and try me
'cause without love I won't survive
Without love I won't survive
Love hurts
But sometimes it's a good hurt
And it feels like I'm alive
Love sings
When it transcends the bad things
Have a heart and try me
'cause without love I won't survive
Love hurts, ohhh-oh ohh
Love hurts
Without love I won't survive
Love hurts la-la-la-la-la-la oh
Love hurts
Without love I won't survive
Love Hurts - Incubus
Incubus' 1995 track 'Love Hurts' stands as a defining moment in the band's early evolution, bridging their grunge-influenced beginnings with the progressive rock sound that would characterize their later work. Released during a pivotal era for the group, the song showcases the dynamic interplay between vocalist Brandon Boyd and guitarist Mike Einziger, blending melodic hooks with the band's signature atmospheric textures. While often associated with the band's debut era, the track has since become a staple of their discography, reflecting the emotional intensity and sonic experimentation that Incubus brought to the alternative rock scene. The recording captures a specific moment in late 90s music, where bands were increasingly moving away from pure grunge toward more complex, layered compositions.