Love The Way You Lie
A Skylit Drive Lyrics

Just gonna stand there and watch me burn
You don't care about my suffering and are content to just observe it.

That's alright because I like the way it hurts
I find pleasure in the pain and emotional turmoil caused by our toxic relationship.

Just gonna stand there and hear me cry
You are indifferent to my tears and emotions, choosing to do nothing about it.

That's alright because I love the way you lie
Despite your constant deceit, I am in love with you and find comfort in your lies.

I love the way you lie
I am captivated by the way you manipulate and deceive me.

I can't tell you what it really is
I am unable to accurately explain the true nature of our relationship.

I can only tell you what it feels like
I can only describe the intense emotions and sensations that our relationship evokes.

And right now there's a steel knife in my windpipe
At this moment, I feel suffocated and oppressed by the intensity of our relationship.

I can't breathe
I feel trapped and unable to find emotional relief or freedom.

But I still fight while I can fight
Despite feeling overwhelmed, I will continue to struggle and endure the challenges of our relationship.

As long as the wrong feels right
Even though our relationship is toxic, it feels familiar and comfortable to me.

It's like I'm in flight
Being in this relationship feels like being in a constant state of escape or survival.

High of a love
I experience an addiction-like rush of emotions and exhilaration from our love.

Drunk from the hate
The animosity and hostility within our relationship has intoxicated me.

It's like I'm huffin' paint
Our relationship is akin to engaging in self-destructive behaviors for temporary relief or euphoria.

And I love it the more I suffer
I become increasingly infatuated with our relationship, even as it causes me pain.

I suffocate
I feel emotionally asphyxiated and overwhelmed by our relationship.

And right before I'm about to drown
Just as I near the point of emotional collapse and despair,

She resuscitates me
You revive and bring me back to life, offering me temporary solace.

She fucking hates me
You despise me and harbor intense animosity towards me.

And I love it
Despite the resentment, I am strangely attracted to the intensity of your emotions towards me.

Wait
Hold on a moment

Where you going
Where are you heading

I'm leaving you
I am ending our relationship

No you ain't come back
No, you're not leaving permanently, you'll return

We're running right back
We are repeating the cycle and returning to the same unhealthy patterns.

Here we go again
We are entering into a familiar cycle of dysfunction and pain.

It's so insane
Our relationship is characterized by madness and irrationality.

'Cause when it's going good
In moments of relative harmony and happiness in our relationship

It's going great
It feels wonderful and exhilarating.

I'm Superman with the wind at his back
During these positive times, I feel invincible and unstoppable, like a superhero.

She's Lois Lane
You are my love interest and companion, like the character Lois Lane in Superman.

But when it's bad it's awful
However, when our relationship turns sour, it becomes unbearable and agonizing.

I feel so ashamed
I experience overwhelming guilt and regret for my actions during these negative times.

I snap
I lose control of my emotions and react impulsively.

Who's that dude
I am referring to another man, someone unknown to me.

I don't even know his name
I am unfamiliar with the identity of this person.

I laid hands on her
I physically assaulted her.

I'll never stoop so low again
I promise to never again commit such despicable actions.

I guess I don't know my own strength
I am surprised by the extent of my own violent tendencies and the damage I can inflict.

You ever love somebody so much
Have you ever experienced such intense love for someone

You can barely breathe
To the point where it feels suffocating

When you're with them
When you are in their presence

You meet
You experience a connection and bond

And neither one of you
Both of you

Even know what hit 'em
Are unaware of the force and impact of your love

Got that warm fuzzy feeling
Experience a comforting and affectionate sensation

Yeah them chills
Feelings of excitement and anticipation

Used to get 'em
That you used to feel in the past

Now you're getting fucking sick of looking at 'em
However, now you find yourself disgusted and tired of seeing each other.

You swore you've never hit 'em
You promised yourself that you would never harm each other.

Never do nothing to hurt 'em
You made a commitment to never intentionally cause pain.

Now you're in each other's face
But now you find yourselves in confrontations and arguments.

Spewing venom
Engaging in hurtful and poisonous verbal attacks.

In Your words
By saying hurtful things

When you spit 'em
When you express those hurtful words

You push
You physically shove

Pull each other's hair
You grab and yank each other's hair.

Scratch, claw, bit 'em
You resort to scratching, clawing, and biting each other.

Throw 'em down, pin 'em
You throw each other to the ground and forcefully hold them down.

So lost in the moments when you're in 'em
You become completely absorbed and overwhelmed by the intensity of these conflicts.

It's the rage that took over
It is the uncontrollable anger and fury that has consumed both of you.

It controls you both
This anger and rage dictates your actions and behavior.

So they say it's best to go your separate ways
People advise that it would be better if you both ended the relationship and parted.

Guess that they don't know ya
But those people do not truly understand your complex and intertwined connection.

Cause today that was yesterday
Because what happened today seems familiar and reminiscent of the past.

Yesterday is over
The past is behind you

It's a different day
A new day has begun

Sound like broken records
Your repetitive actions and conflicts are similar to a broken record.

Playing' over
Repeating the same mistakes and patterns

But you promised her
But you made a commitment to her

Next time you'll show restraint
In the future, you will exhibit self-control and refrain from harmful behavior.

You don't get another chance
However, you do not deserve another opportunity.

Life is no Nintendo game
Life is not a simple and forgiving video game.

But you lied again
Yet, you have once again deceived her.

Now you get to watch her leave
Now you have the unfortunate privilege of witnessing her departure.

Out the window
As she walks away and leaves your life behind.

Guess that's why they call it window pane
Perhaps that is why they use the term 'window pane' to describe this separation and heartache.

Now I know we said things
Now I understand that we spoke hurtful words to each other

Did things
And engaged in hurtful actions

That we didn't mean
That we didn't truly intend or want

And we fall back
But despite the hurt, we consistently return

Into the same patterns
To the same destructive behaviors and cycles

Same routine
The familiarity of repeating the same mistakes and conflicts

But your temper's just as bad as mine is
But your anger and temper is just as volatile as mine

You're the same as me
We are alike in our flaws and destructive tendencies

But when it comes to love
However, when it pertains to our love for each other

You're just as blinded
You are equally blind and unaware of the harm we cause each other

Baby please come back
I beg you to return to me, to give us another chance

It wasn't you
It wasn't your fault

Baby it was me
It was my fault

Maybe our relationship
Perhaps our relationship

Isn't as crazy as it seems
Is not as chaotic or insane as it appears

Maybe that's what happens
Perhaps this is a common occurrence

When a tornado meets a volcano
When two explosive and destructive forces collide

All I know is I love you too much
But one thing I am certain of is that I love you deeply

To walk away though
To leave and abandon our relationship, despite its flaws

Come inside
Please enter back into my life

Pick up your bags off the sidewalk
Collect your belongings that were left on the side of the road

Don't you hear sincerity
Can't you perceive the genuineness and heartfelt nature

In my voice when I talk
Of my words and tone as I speak to you

Told you this is my fault
I admitted that I am to blame for our problems

Look me in the eyeball
Make direct eye contact with me

Next time I'm pissed
The next time I am angry

I'll aim my fist
I will direct my physical violence towards

At the dry wall
The wall, rather than towards you

Next time
In the future

There will be no next time
I promise that there will not be another occurrence of this behavior

I apologize
I express regret and request forgiveness

Even though I know it's lies
Although I am aware that my words may not be entirely truthful

I'm tired of the games
I am exhausted from the constant emotional games and manipulation

I just want her back
I simply desire her to return to me

I know I'm a liar
I am aware that I have been dishonest

If she ever tries to fuckin' leave again
If she attempts to leave once more

I'mma tie her to the bed
I will physically restrain her to prevent her departure

And set this house on fire
And then set fire to our home, as an extreme act of desperation and control