| "If It Doesn't Hurt" | ||||
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| Single by Nothing More | ||||
| from the album Carnal | ||||
| Released | January 19, 2024 | |||
| Studio | Burbank, California | |||
| Length | 2:59 | |||
| Label | Better Noise Music | |||
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| "If It Doesn't Hurt" on YouTube | ||||
"If It Doesn't Hurt" is a song by American rock band Nothing More. It is the lead single and third track from their seventh album Carnal . It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart in June 2024.
The song was the first demo recorded with producer Drew Fulk for Carnal, serving as a test of the band's working chemistry. The track was later released as the album's lead single and became the band's first number-one song at radio. [1] Vocalist Jonny Hawkins recorded his vocals for the song using a $20,000 microphone previously used by artists including Will Smith and possibly Beyoncé. He described it as having a certain "magic juju". [2]
The song was released digitally on January 19, 2024. [3] The music video was directed by Orie McGinness, [4] who has worked with Bad Omens and Spiritbox. [5] It focuses on the song's lyrical themes and emotional intensity. [6] The song was described by Distorted Sound as a quick fan favourite among the band's listeners following its release. [7]
Hawkins said the song is about "gaslighting, manipulation, narcissistic deceit and betrayal". It was written while he was "trapped" and is now sung "while free". [4] He described it as a message for people in toxic relationships. [5] In a 2024 interview, Hawkins said that circumstances surrounding a late-2021 domestic incident involving his former partner inspired the band's song. He said that the public reaction and media coverage had a significant personal and professional impact on him and others associated with the band. [8]
The track was described as heavy and hard-hitting, combining melodic passages with unclean vocals. Distorted Sound noted that the song blends soulful and sinister elements to reflect emotional ambiguity. [7] In a review of Carnal, Blabbermouth described the song as taking a more pop‑oriented approach while retaining rock elements. It noted the heavy guitars, driving beats, and singable melodies that contribute to a radio‑friendly sound. [9]
In a review of Carnal, Distorted Sound highlighted the song as a fan favourite and noted that it gained wider exposure after being featured during WWE's WrestleMania XL, [7] while AllMusic called it a "fist-pumping" single. [10]
The song was featured on the segment of Loudwire Nights "Chuck's Fight Club" in March 2024, where it was discussed alongside The Plot in You's "Closure". Listeners were invited to vote on which song would be played later that week. [11]
It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart on June 29, 2024, their second song to do so. [12]
Credits are adapted from Apple Music. [13]
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