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I Hate Myself for Loving You
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Lyrics


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Midnight gettin' uptight, where are you?
You said you'd meet me, now, it's quarter to two
I know I'm hangin' but I'm still wantin' you

Hey Jack, it's a fact they're talkin' in town
I turn my back and you're messin' around
I'm not really jealous, don't like lookin' like a clown

I think of you every night and day
You took my heart and you took my pride away

I hate myself for lovin' you
Can't break free from the things that you do
I wanna walk but I run back to you
That's why I hate myself for loving you
Ow, uh

Daylight spent the night without you
But I've been dreamin' 'bout the lovin' you do
I'm over being angry 'bout the hell you put me through

Hey man, bet you can treat me right
You just don't know what you was missin' last night
I wanna see you begging, say, "Forget it" just for spite

I think of you every night and day
You took my heart and you took my pride away

I hate myself for loving you
Can't break free from the things that you do
I wanna walk but I run back to you
That's why I hate myself for loving you
Ow, uh

I think of you every night and day
You took my heart and you took my pride away

I hate myself for loving you
Can't break free from the things that you do
I wanna walk but I run back to you
That's why I hate myself for loving you

I hate myself for loving you
Can't break free from the things that you do
I wanna walk but I run back to you
That's why I hate myself for loving you

I hate myself (ow, uh)
For loving you (alright)
I hate myself (ow, uh)
For loving you
I hate myself (ow, ow, ow)
For loving you
I hate myself (ow, uh)
I hate myself for loving you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Hate Myself for Loving You" by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts are about a person who is deeply in love and infatuated with someone, but realizes that their feelings are not being reciprocated. The song expresses the frustration and shame of being so deeply invested in someone who doesn't value them in the same way. The lyrics suggest that despite the person's best efforts to move on and break free from the relationship, they keep getting pulled back, unable to resist their strong emotions. The chorus is a cry of self-hatred for allowing themselves to be trapped in this loveless cycle and for feeling powerless in the face of their own desires.


The lyrics also touch on themes of jealousy, betrayal, and revenge. The line "I turn my back and you're messing around" suggests that the object of the singer's affection is cheating on them. The lyric "Hey, man, bet you can treat me right. You just don't know what you was missing last night" implies that the singer is seeking out someone new to make their current love interest jealous. However, despite their anger and desire for payback, the central emotion of the song remains one of self-loathing for being unable to move on from their unrequited love.


Overall, the lyrics of "I Hate Myself for Loving You" speak to the painful ambivalence and confusion of unreturned love. The song captures the complicated emotional landscape of longing, regret, and self-doubt that can arise in a one-sided relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Midnight, gettin' uptight. Where are you?
It's midnight and I'm anxious because you said you'd meet me, but it's already quarter to two and you're not here yet.


You said you'd meet me, now it's quarter to two. I know I'm hangin' but I'm still wantin' you.
You promised to meet me, but it's getting late and I feel pathetic for still wanting you even though you're not keeping your promise.


Hey, Jack, It's a fact they're talkin' in town. I turn my back and you're messin' around. I'm not really jealous, don't like lookin' like a clown.
People are talking about how you're fooling around behind my back, and even though I'm not the jealous type, I don't want to look like a fool.


I think of you every night and day. You took my heart, then you took my pride away.
You're always on my mind, and not only did you break my heart, but you've also taken my self-respect.


I hate myself for loving you. Can't break free from the things that you do. I want to walk but I run back to you, that's why I hate myself for loving you.
I hate how much I love you, and even though I want to move on, I keep coming back to you and your destructive behavior.


Daylight, spent the night without you. But I've been dreamin' 'bout the lovin' you do. I won't be as angry 'bout the hell you put me through.
I spent the night alone without you, but I still dream about the love we shared. Even though you put me through hell, I won't remain angry forever.


Hey, man, bet you can treat me right. You just don't know what you was missin' last night. I want to see your face and say forget it just from spite.
I'm looking for someone who will treat me better than you did, and you don't realize what you're missing out on. I want to confront you and tell you to forget about me out of spite.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Desmond Child, Joan Jett

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Midnight, gettin' uptight, where are you?
You said you'd meet me, now it's quarter to two
I know I'm hangin' but I'm still wantin' you
Hey Jack, it's a fact they're talkin' in town
I turn my back and you're messin' around
I'm not getting jealous, don't like lookin' like a clown
I think of you every night and day
You took my heart, and you took my pride away
I hate myself for loving you
Can't break free from the the things that you do
I wanna walk but I run back to you
That's why I hate myself for loving you
Daylight, spent the night without you
But I've been dreamin' 'bout the lovin' you do
I'm over being angry 'bout the hell you put me through
Hey man, bet you can't treat me right
You just don't know what you was missin' last night
I wanna see you beggin', say, "Forget it" just for spite
I think of you every night and day
You took my heart, and you took my pride away
I hate myself for loving you
Can't break free from the the things that you do
I wanna walk but I run back to you
That's why I hate myself for loving you
I think of you every night and day
You took my heart, and you took my pride away
I hate myself for loving you
Can't break free from the things that you do
I wanna walk but I run back to you
That's why I hate myself for loving you
I hate myself for loving you
Can't break free from the the things that you do
I wanna walk but I run back to you
That's why I hate myself for loving you
I hate myself (ow, uh)
For loving you
I hate myself (ow, uh)
For loving you
I hate myself (ow, ow, ow)
For loving you
I hate myself (ow)
I hate myself
For loving you



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