Get ready to feel the heat with Tough Luck, the bold new single from Laufey’s upcoming album A Matter of Time, dropping on Friday, August 22, 2025. Written and produced by Laufey and her trusted collaborator Spencer Stewart, this track trades the dreamy romance of Bewitched’s “From the Start” for a fiery, unapologetic breakup narrative. Blending her signature jazz-pop finesse with a defiant edge, Tough Luck channels the raw emotion of Everything I Know About Love’s “Valentine” but cranks up the intensity with lush orchestral swells and biting lyrics.
It’s Laufey shedding her softer side to embrace liberation, delivering a cathartic anthem for anyone ready to walk away from toxicity. As NME calls it, this is Laufey’s “emotionally charged” evolution, setting the stage for A Matter of Time’s fearless exploration of love and self-discovery. With “Tough Luck” lyrics, Laufey invites you into a dreamy soundscape where love, longing, and elegance intertwine.
| Lead Vocals | Laufey |
| Songwriter | Laufey & Spencer Stewart |
| Music Producer | Laufey & Spencer Stewart |
| Label | AWAL |
| Release Date | May 15, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Vingolf & AWAL |
Lyrics of Tough Luck by Laufey
[Verse 1]
Are You Tired? I Can Tell That You’re Tired
Your Eyes Turn Gray, You Beg Me To Be Silent
You Said I Can’t Read Your Mind
But I’m Reading It Just Fine
You Think You’re So Misunderstood
The Black Cat Of Your Neighborhood
[Chorus]
Tough Luck, My Boy, Your Time Is Up
I’ll Break It First, I’ve Had Enough
Of Waiting ’til You Lie And Cheat
Just Like You Did To The Actress Before Me
Oops, She Doesn’t Even Know
You Won’t Be Missed, I’m Glad To See You Go
[Post-Chorus]
Tough Luck, Tough Luck
[Verse 2]
Since We’re Spilling Secrets
Does Your Mother Even Know? (Mother Even Know)
You Demoralized, Effaced Me
Just To Feed Your Frail Ego (Oh)
When You’re Screaming At The Tv
Cussing Out Opposing Football Teams
You Said I’d Never Understand
The Things That Make A Man A Man
[Chorus]
Tough Luck, My Boy, Your Time Is Up
I’ll Break It First, I’ve Had Enough
Of Waiting ’til You Lie And Cheat
Just Like You Did To The Actress Before Me
Oops, She Doesn’t Even Know
You Won’t Be Missed, I’m Glad To See You
[Bridge]
I Should Congratulate Thee
For So Nearly Convincing Me
I’m Not Quite As Smart As I Seem
That I’m A Loud-mouthed Nobody
My Accent And Music Are Dumb
Your Tattoos Are No Better, Hun
The Proof Says You’re Tragic As Fuck
The Truth Is That’s Just Tough, Tough Luck (Tough Luck)
Tough, Tough Luck (Tough Luck)
Tough, Tough Luck (Tough, Tough Luck)
(Tough, Tough Luck)
[Chorus]
Tough Luck, My Boy, Your Time Is Up
I’ll Break It First, I’ve Had Enough
Of Waiting ’til You Lie And Cheat
Just Like You Did To The Actress Before Me
Oops, She Doesn’t Even Know
You Won’t Be Missed, I’m Glad To See You Go
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