ASHWARYA - Why’s It Gotta Hurt (Official Music Video)

Listen to ’Why’s It Gotta Hurt’ here: Sign up to ASHWARYA mailing list: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: @ashwaryamusic... Spotify: Apple Music: Soundcloud: Amazon Music: YouTube: @ashwarya_music Credits: Directed by Charles Buxton-Leslie Producer: Brianna Da Silva & Charles Buxton-Leslie Creative Direction: Charles Buxton-Leslie & ASHWARYA Dancers: Joyce Liu, Amelie Piccinin & Bek Coates Mermaid performer: Mermaid Tarielle AD: Jordan Blanch DOP: Tom Black AC: Lewis Rodan Gaffer/Grip: Ryan Fish Assist and Photography: James Dryden Production Design: Brianna Da Silva and Charles Buxton-Leslie BTS Video and Stills: Zai Ali PA Catering: Mehul Shah and Shalini Shah Location Manager: Lilli McKenzie Stylist: Helena Delgado Hair Artist: Xeneb Allen Makeup Artist: Kahlii Morrison Mermaid Tail: Mermaid Tarielle Editor: Emily Robb Colourist: Marcus Friedlander Shot on Kodak Film Why’s It Gotta Hurt (Lyrics) Verse 1: I was only gonna wait for a lil while longer So why’s it gotta break me And why’s it gotta hurt I was only gonna wait till I was a lil stronger Cos I don’t wanna say it to you I don’t wanna go on Pre: Cos i’ve been holding on for way too long On for way too long yeah, i think we were wrong, wrong for way too long for way too long Chorus 1: You, you You, yeah You, you You, you You, You You, yeah Verse 2: I know that I had to let go I know I’ll regret it, I wanted you to stay But it’s better this way Make sure that you find your way out Don’t get lost alone now You’ll see it one day It’s better this way Pre: Hurt me, break me, it’s okay I know that the time will fade And we’ll move on Yeah we’ll move on yeah Trust me, let go, its okay, I know it felt right (I do) But I can’t hold on to you Chorus 2: You You, yeah You, yeah To you You were the one I love You were the one So why’s it gotta break me And why’s it gotta hurt You were the one i love (you) You were the one so why’s it gotta break me (wish we could’ve made it) And why’s it gotta hurt (if I am being honest) I know that I had to let go I know I’ll regret it I wanted you to stay (wish we could’ve made it) and why’s it gotta hurt? (if I am being honest ) Info about the track: ’Why’s It Gotta Hurt’ further solidified to me that there are no rules in music and I wanted to continue to stay true to who I am and my sound. Exploring the song writing and visuals of this track was like making a movie, and I wanted it to be the backbone to my second EP, where listeners could step into my universe and feel the cycle of emotions sonically and visually. ’Why’s It Gotta Hurt’, ultimately explores the realisations of my past and present experiences, of longing and desire - to resentment and chaos - and finally the realisation and acceptance that, sometimes letting go of the things you love will give you peace.