Truth Hurts
Lizzo
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Why men great 'til they gotta be great? Woo I just took a DNA test, turns out I'm 100% that bitch Even when I'm crying crazy Yeah, I got boy problems, that's the human in me Bling bling, then I solve 'em, that's the goddess in me You coulda had a bad bitch, non-committal Help you with your career just a little You're 'posed to hold me down, but you're holding me back And that's the sound of me not calling you back Why men great 'til they gotta be great? Don't text me, tell it straight to my face Best friend sat me down in the salon chair Shampoo press, get you out of my hair Fresh photos with the bomb lighting New man on the Minnesota Vikings Truth hurts, needed something more exciting Bom bom bi dom bi dum bum bay You tried to break my heart? Oh, that breaks my heart That you thought you ever had it No, you ain't from the start Hey, I'm glad you're back with your bitch I mean who would wanna hide this? I will never, ever, ever, ever, ever be your side chick I put the sing in single Ain't worried 'bout a ring on my finger So you can tell your friend, "shoot your shot" when you see 'em It's OK, he already in my DMs Why men great 'til they gotta be great? Don't text me, tell it straight to my face Best friend sat me down in the salon chair Shampoo press, get you out of my hair Fresh photos with the bomb lighting New man on the Minnesota Vikings Truth hurts, needed something more exciting Bom bom bi bom bi dum bum bay I'ma hit you back in a minute I don't play tag, bitch, I been it We don't f*ck with lies, we don't do goodbyes We just keep it pushing like aye yi yi I'ma hit you back in a minute I don't play tag, bitch, I been it We don't f*ck with lies, we don't do goodbyes We just keep it pushing like aye yi yi Why men great 'til they gotta be great? Don't text me, tell it straight to my face Best friend sat me down in the salon chair Shampoo press, get you out of my hair Fresh photos with the bomb lighting New man on the Minnesota Vikings Truth hurts, needed something more exciting Bom bom bi bom bi dum bum bay
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Written by: Jesse St John, Melissa Viviane Jefferson, Ricky Reed, Steven Cheung
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Chart Performance"Truth Hurts" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Lizzo's first number-one song in the USA.
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Release Date & AlbumIt was released as a single in 2017, then it was later included as a bonus track on the deluxe version of Lizzo's 2019 album "Cuz I Love You".
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Genre & StyleIt is known for its bold lyricism and upbeat tempo, and it is usually classified as Pop, Hip-Hop, and R&B.
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DurationThe song runs for two minutes and fifty-three seconds, making it fairly short compared to most popular music tracks.
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AwardsAt the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2020, "Truth Hurts" won Best Pop Solo Performance and it was nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
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ControversyDespite its success, there was controversy surrounding the song as two songwriters claimed they helped Lizzo create the song, leading to legal battles over royalties.
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Iconic LinesOne of the most iconic lines from the song, "I just took a DNA test, turns out I'm 100% that b*tch", has become a popular phrase used in pop culture and social media.
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Inclusion in FilmThe song was featured in the Netflix film "Someone Great", which helped surge in popularity almost two years after its initial release.
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Song WritingLizzo co-wrote the song with Ricky Reed, Jesse Saint John, and Steven Cheung.
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Platinum Status"Truth Hurts" was certified as 6x platinum by the RIAA in October 2020.
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Billboard HistoryLizzo's "Truth Hurts" made history remaining at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for seven weeks, making it the longest-running number-one single performed by a female rap artist.
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Streaming Record"Truth Hurts" set a record on Spotify for the most streamed track in a single week by a female artist in the US, with over 17.8 million streams.
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Global SuccessIt reached the top 10 in Australia and New Zealand as well as top 40 in the countries like Canada and Ireland.
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Dance ChallengeLike many other popular songs of the era, "Truth Hurts" spurred a viral dance challenge on social media platforms like TikTok, further increasing its cultural impact.
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