Feel the sting of truth in “Reality Hurts,” the fourth track on NMIXX‘s debut full album Blue Valentine, hitting shelves October 13, 2025, through JYP Entertainment. This 12-song collection marks a big step for the six-member group – Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Bae, Jiwoo, and Kyujin – after their mini-album Fe3O4 and singles like “See That?” that mixed fierce vocals with experimental pop. With surreal blue-tinted concept photos dropping last week, the album dives into a mystical world of love’s darker shades, blending R&B grooves, soaring harmonies, and electronic edges that fans say echo a “blue” heartbreak vibe.
“Reality Hurts” slots perfectly into that narrative, promising a raw take on facing painful truths amid romance’s illusions – imagine layered ad-libs over moody synths, with NMIXX’s signature mix of power and vulnerability shining through. Early tracklist reactions on X lit up with fans calling it a potential standout, right alongside the title track “Blue Valentine” and fiery cuts like “Phoenix” or “RICO.” It’s got that post-debut polish, building on their 2022 “O.O” shock but leaning more emotional, as if the group is channeling late-night confessions into anthems. Whether it’s the build-up to a chorus drop or those intricate vocal runs, this track feels like the album’s quiet storm, tying into the overall arc of illusion, desire, and rebirth that spans from “SPINNIN’ ON IT” to “Crush On You.” Dive into the Reality Hurts lyrics below and unpack its stinging truth. Don’t miss other Blue Valentine tracks like Phoenix for more of NMIXX’s mystical mix.
| Lead Vocals | Lily (릴리), Haewon (해원), Sullyoon (설윤), Bae (배이), Jiwoo (지우) & Kyujin (규진) |
| Songwriter | LILY (NMIXX), Sophie Powers, Dyson, dwilly & mattisnotfamous |
| Music Composer | Dyson, Sophie Powers, mattisnotfamous & dwilly |
| Label | JYP Entertainment |
| Release Date | October 13, 2025 |
| Song Language | Korean-English |
| Copyright © | JYP Entertainment |
| Translation | Reality Hurts (English Translation) by NMIXX |
Lyrics of Reality Hurts by NMIXX
[Verse 1]
People Love The Boxes They Put Me In
Thinking They Can Put A Pink Bow On It To Fix Things (Ugh)
Cut Out All The Pieces That Just Don’t Fit
Isn’t It Weird No One Else Thinks It’s Toxic?
Wasteland, They’re Starin’
Feel The Heat When I’m Walking Right Past Them
I’m Craving Interaction
Everywhere The Clouds Of Dust Block My Vision
[Pre-chorus]
God, It’s So Hot
So Hard To Breathe
And I Try To Run
I Wanna Be Free (Ayy, They’ve Reached Me)
[Chorus]
I Can Move A Mountain Range, I Don’t Need Magic
We’re Just On Another Plane, You Don’t Understand It
I Could Make The World Change, Start A New Planet
But They Can’t Stand It, Reality Hurts, Reality Hurts
[Verse 2]
Dirt Stuck To My Feet
They Keep On Chasing Me
They Can’t Catch Up To Me
I Leave Them In The Dust Like
Oh, I Think I’ve Chewed Enough
Reality Is Tough
I Try To Bite But I Can’t Seem To Get Through It
[Pre-chorus]
(Ugh) I Don’t Want That
(Ugh) I Don’t Need That
(Ugh) ’cause I’m With My Girlies
[Chorus]
I Can Move A Mountain Range, I Don’t Need Magic
We’re Just On Another Plane, You Don’t Understand It
I Could Make The World Change, Start A New Planet
But They Can’t Stand It, Reality Hurts, Reality Hurts
[Bridge]
We Keep Rock Andn Rollin’ ’cause We’re Always Gonna Bounce Back,
Bounce Back, Bounce Back, Keep It Going
I’m The Antibody
Yeah, I’m Always Gonna Bounce Back, Bounce Back, Bounce Back
Oh, You Know It
[Chorus]
I Can Move A Mountain Range, I Don’t Need Magic
We’re Just On Another Plane, You Don’t Understand It
I Could Make The World Change, Start A New Planet
But They Can’t Stand It, Reality Hurts, Reality Hurts
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