The 'Hurt' song meme stems from the profound emotional impact of Johnny Cash’s 2002 cover of the original Nine Inch Nails track. While the song deals with themes of addiction and loss, the internet has adopted its opening line—'I hurt myself today'—as a versatile reaction to both genuine tragedy and comedic, self-inflicted blunders. From gaming fails to social media posts about poor life choices, the meme uses the song's somber tone to create a dramatic contrast. It saw a massive resurgence after being featured in the 'Logan' movie trailer and remains a staple for expressing deep melancholy or high-stakes regret.