Love to Hate You
Bros Lyrics


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You've a head too big for your body
And a mouth too wide for your face
An ego as big as a mountain
And in those clothes
You look a disgrace.

Girlfriends love to hate you
And you relish all their spite
Now your family's disowned you
And you certainly know
Wrong from right.

Well I love to hate you
Oh I'd love to hate you
Love to hate you, oh yeah
Ooh I'd hate to love you
But I just can't help myself
Loving you, I can't help myself

How comes you have this power
When you're only five foot four
Surely you come from this world
Yet men come flocking to your door

You gotta a certain way of sitting
A body language of your own
Something like a magnet
Please leave me leave me alone

Well I love to hate you
Oh I'd love to hate you
Love to hate you, oh yeah
Ooh I'd hate to love you
But I just can't help myself
Loving you, I can't help myself

You drive people crazy
With one look of those eyes

Well I love to hate you
Oh I'd love to hate you
Love to hate you, oh yeah
Ooh I'd hate to love you




But I just can't help myself
Loving you, I can't help myself

Overall Meaning

The song "Love to Hate You" by Bros is a pop song that tells the story of someone who is disliked by most people in their life. The lyrics describe this person as having a big ego and being physically unappealing. However, despite the singer's hatred towards this person, they cannot help but feel love for them. The lyrics express a sense of confusion and frustration with the conflicting emotions the singer is experiencing.


The first verse begins with an insult towards the person, describing their physical appearance and character flaws. The chorus reveals that others share this sentiment, as the person is disliked by their girlfriend and family. Despite this, the singer finds themselves attracted to the person, specifically their "certain way of sitting" and "body language."


The second verse reveals that even though the person is physically unremarkable, they have a certain power over others. This power is illustrated by the way men are "flocking" to them, despite their lack of physical appeal. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's feelings of love and hate towards this person.


Line by Line Meaning

You've a head too big for your body
Your arrogance makes you think that you are bigger than what you really are.


And a mouth too wide for your face
Your speech reveals more than what you want to show about yourself.


An ego as big as a mountain
Your self-importance and conceit is unmatched.


And in those clothes
Even your attire cannot save you from your own unappealing persona.


You look a disgrace.
You are a total embarrassment in every aspect of your existence.


Girlfriends love to hate you
Even the people who claim to love you cannot tolerate being around you.


And you relish all their spite
You enjoy the attention you get, even if it's rooted in hate.


Now your family's disowned you
Your own family has rejected you and your ways.


And you certainly know Wrong from right.
You are aware of the negative impact you create, but you don't care.


How comes you have this power
It's remarkable how you are able to control people.


When you're only five foot four
It's surprising that such a small person can have such a large impact.


Surely you come from this world
Even though you are human, you seem to embody an otherworldly presence.


Yet men come flocking to your door
Men can't seem to get enough of your alluring yet toxic character.


You gotta a certain way of sitting
Even the way you physically present yourself has a charm to it.


A body language of your own
Your movements are unique and captivating, albeit misleading.


Something like a magnet
Your pull on people is irresistible, but it can be harmful.


Please leave me leave me alone
I can't handle the confusion and frustration that comes with being close to you.


You drive people crazy
Being around you is maddening.


With one look of those eyes
Your gaze can ignite an intense emotional reaction from people.


Well I love to hate you
I am consumed by emotions that I cannot escape.


Ooh I'd hate to love you
Part of me doesn't want to care for you, but I can't seem to help it.


But I just can't help myself
My emotions are beyond my control.


Loving you, I can't help myself
My feelings for you are complex and hard to navigate.




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Comments from YouTube:

Warren Quinn

love this band ,,,, they will always be one of my favorites ,,,, "crank it up"

Paul Segar

Me to love to hate you

Shane Hosking

Love cranking this one up 👍 Does an instrumental version of this exist anywhere? I'd love to hear it, any help would be great. 😎👍

Anousha's Cupcakery & Bouqcakes

It makes me really sad to see they only have 15k subscribers on you tube. Bros were my teenage crush band. I look at pics of them now and I can't help but feel sorry for Matt (never looks truly comfortable in his own skin, and always seeking the fame which once was). Whereas Luke and Craig really did well in life. Still listen to their songs every now and then though to reminisce those days. ❤️

Anna Hatz

nice band matt goss voice is perfect

1985ivandrago

love it

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