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About the Song
《Hard to Love》 is an emotionally charged pop track by BLACKPINK that confronts the self-awareness and guilt of knowing one’s own flaws in love. Released in 2022 as part of the album BORN PINK, the song leans into a sleek, melancholic sound that balances vulnerability with restraint, revealing the inner conflict of wanting love while feeling undeserving of it. Written by Freddy Wexler, TEDDY, Bianca “Blush” Atterberry, and Max Wolfgang, and brought to life through refined production by 24 and R.Tee, the track captures a raw honesty that feels deeply personal. Backed by YG Entertainment, 《Hard to Love》 stands out for its introspective tone, transforming emotional insecurity into a quietly powerful confession.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
You should keep your distance
I’m only telling you because I care
‘Cause I’m hard to love, find it hard to trust
When it feels too good, I just fuck it up
You want all of me, I can’t give that much
So don’t fall too hard, ’cause I’m hard to love
I’m hard to love
Yeah-hey (hard to love)
Never meant to cause you a problem
Here I am, yet once again with the same old story
You don’t see the issues, I got ’em
Yeah, I do (yeah, I do) yeah, it’s true (yeah, it’s true)
I’ll make it feel like Heaven, but I swear I’m not a saint
And you won’t see the truth ‘causе I’ll be kissing it away
Yeah, I’ll be all you need until I’m driving you insanе
Baby, all I’m tryna do is save you the pain
‘Cause I’m hard to love, find it hard to trust
When it feels too good, I just fuck it up
You want all of me, I can’t give that much
So don’t fall too hard ’cause I’m hard to love
I’m hard to love
Yeah-hey (hard to love)
Up ’til I’m down, I’m all in ’til I’m out
Got a lot to work out ’til it’s all behind me
You know you don’t play with fire in the dark
Protect your heart, ain’t no goin’ back once you start
I’m tryna be nice
I’m hard to love
Yeah-hey (hard to love)
The song depicts a narrative of emotional unavailability where the singer warns a potential lover about her tendency for self-sabotage. It expresses a protective warning that despite her appearing perfect, her difficulty in trusting others will eventually cause pain to anyone who gets too close.
