Keep calling her names and get mad when she cries
Keep punching a wall when you’re losing a fight
When she gets the nerve and tells you go to hell
Just say that you’ll do something bad to yourself
If you wanna hurt somebody
Leave her lonely
Make her feel like she ain’t worth anything
If you wanna hurt somebody
Treat her like me
Make her forget who she was before you
Make all your problems feel like her issues
Convince her her momma’s never on her side
Keep being the reason that she hates her life
If you wanna hurt somebody
Leave her lonely
Make her feel like she ain’t worth anything
If you wanna hurt somebody
Don’t change a thing
You’re in control
Make her feel like she will always be unlovable
Just like me
Treat her like dirt
You’ll never love her
The way that we know she deserves
If you wanna hurt somebody
Leave her lonely
Make her feel like she ain’t worth anything
If you wanna hurt somebody
Treat her like me
Treat her like you treated me
Raw Vulnerability and Emotional Resonance
Avery Anna’s “If You Wanna Hurt Somebody” is a powerful exploration of emotional manipulation and the lingering scars of toxic relationships. Through poignant storytelling, the song exposes the tactics of psychological abuse—gaslighting, isolation, and blame-shifting—highlighting the pain of being made to feel worthless. Anna’s lyrics serve as both a warning and a lament, as she reflects on her own experience and cautions others against similar mistreatment. The song’s perspective is deeply personal, conveying heartbreak and resilience as the narrator recognizes patterns of abuse and pleads for change.
Song Credits
“If You Wanna Hurt Somebody” is performed by Avery Anna. Please note that songwriter credits, release year, and label information were not provided.