Discover the story of the song > It Only Hurts When I’m Laughing – Mi-Sex

The lyrics are about someone feeling lonely and in pain because their romantic partner has hurt them. They say that there is no joy in their life anymore and they can only handle so much pain. But instead of showing sadness or crying, they will show the world the pain they feel through their actions. The protagonist also mentions needing love, but they won't show their partner that they are hurting. Despite all of this, they say that it only hurts when they are laughing, implying that they are hiding their pain behind laughter.