"Like It Doesn't Hurt" begins very slowly, much like a typical Adele song, but is followed by what can be described as a scaled down, calm version of a drop that one would expect in an EDM song, resulting in Cardin's voice and passion building, leading into Husser's verse. Although his verse is relatively calm compared to most rap, it has significantly more energy than Cardin's voice, providing stark contrast in speed, lyrical content, and timbre. Husser's flow is atypical, similar to that of Chance the Rapper's, and provides a refreshing perspective on the art of rapping. While "Like It Doesn't Hurt" is a relatively simple pop/R&B song with basic lyrics, it holds your attention with the raw emotions that both artists are able to invoke, making you feel in love with and betrayed by someone that doesn't exist.
