Love Hate Kind
Carfax Abbey Lyrics

Carfax Abbey's song Love Hate Kind explores a toxic relationship characterized by hate and resentment. In the first verse, the singer expresses the idea that if they could 'smell' the words of their partner, they would be consumed by 'hate disturbed.' The partner has told the singer to 'go to hell' and this phrase seems to have stuck with them, representing the relationship's hostility. Despite their partner's negative impact on their life, the singer finds it hard to imagine a life without them as it feels like hell already.

In the second verse, the singer challenges their partner to say what they feel and think, declaring that they are not affected by their partner's falsehoods, as they are not 'real' or motivated by emotions. They refer to their partner as a 'dizzy bitch' and a 'thorn in my spine,' indicating the relationship's negative impact on their mental and emotional well-being. The chorus reinforces the idea that the relationship is characterized by 'love hate' and is labeled as such by others, reflecting the idea that the toxic nature of the relationship is apparent to outsiders.

Overall, Love Hate Kind is a raw and visceral exploration of the destructive nature of toxic relationships, where resentment and hostility dominate instead of love or affection. It shows the impact of how such relationships can be a source of pain, struggle, and turmoil, and how they can be hard to move on from.