“hurt my feelings” dives into the complexities of unrequited love, with McRae wanting someone who is already in a relationship. McRae is aware that her crush is already committed, but she tries to convince herself that he thinks of her when he is with his partner. She additionally fantasises that this guy will leave his partner for her. Sonically, the track is upbeat, mixed with R&B and early 2010 pop influences.

“hurt my feelings” was teased on TikTok on November 27, 2023, with McRae stating in the caption, “wrote a song ab wanting some1 u cant have”.