Love The Way You Lie
Eminem;Rihanna Lyrics

Just gonna stand there and watch me burn?
Are you really going to just watch me suffer and not do anything about it?

Well, that's alright, because I like the way it hurts
It's okay because even though it hurts, I find pleasure in feeling this way

Just gonna stand there and hear me cry?
Are you really going to listen to me cry and not try to comfort me?

Well, that's alright, because I love the way you lie
It's okay because even though you lie to me, I still love you regardless

I can't tell you what it really is
I can't describe the true nature of our relationship

I can only tell you what it feels like
All I can really do is explain how it emotionally impacts me

And right now, there's a steel knife in my windpipe
I feel like I'm being suffocated and it's hard to breathe

I can't breathe, but I still fight while I can fight
Although it's hard, I won't give up until I can no longer fight back

As long as the wrong feels right, it's like I'm in flight
Even when I know what we're doing is wrong, it still feels good and freeing

High off of love, drunk from her hate
I feel exhilarated when we're in love, but also consumed by the anger she has for me

It's like I'm huffing paint and I love her, the more I suffer
Our relationship is like a drug and the more it hurts me, the more I love her

I suffocate and right before I'm about to drown
I feel like I'm being suffocated and am close to hitting rock bottom

She resuscitates me, she fucking hates me
She brings me back to life just to hurt me again, even though she hates me

And I love it, "Wait
And even though it hurts, I still find pleasure in the chaos of our relationship

Where you going?" "I'm leaving you"
When she tries to leave, I can't bear it and try to stop her

"No you ain't, come back"
I try to convince her to stay, even though I know it's futile

We're running right back, here we go again
No matter how hard we try to stay apart, we always end up back together

It's so insane 'cause when it's going good, it's going great
Our relationship is so intense, it's either really good or really bad

I'm Superman, with the wind at his back, she's Lois Lane
We feel invincible when we're together, but it's not sustainable

But when it's bad, it's awful
When things are bad between us, it's almost unbearable

I feel so ashamed, I snapped, "Who's that dude?"
I feel guilty for how I've acted in the relationship and can't control my jealousy

I don't even know his name, I laid hands on her
I became violent towards her, even though I didn't know who the other person was

I'll never stoop so low again, I guess I don't know my own strength
I vow to never be that violent again, but I am surprised by my own capability for it

You ever love somebody so much you can barely breathe when you're with 'em?
Have you ever been so in love with someone that just being around them takes your breath away?

You meet, and neither one of you, even know what hit 'em
When you first meet someone, you're both struck by a powerful force

Got that warm fuzzy feeling, yeah, them chills, used to get 'em
You feel a warm, pleasant feeling that gives you goosebumps

Now you're getting fucking sick of looking at 'em
But eventually, the feeling fades and you can't stand to be around them

You swore you've never hit 'em, never do nothing to hurt 'em
You promised yourself that you'd never hurt them, physically or emotionally

Now you're in each other's face
But eventually, you find yourself in arguments where you're right up against each other

Spewing venom in your words when you spit 'em
You both say hurtful, toxic things to each other

You push, pull each other's hair, scratch, claw, bit 'em
Your arguments become physical, even violent

Throw 'em down, pin 'em, so lost in the moments when you're in 'em
You become so lost in the intensity of the argument that you physically overpower them

It's the rage that took over, it controls you both
Your anger overwhelms you both and takes control of the situation

So they say you're best to go your separate ways
People think it's best for you to break up and move on from the relationship

Guess that they don't know ya 'cause today, that was yesterday
They don't understand the complexity of the relationship and how it changes from day to day

Yesterday is over, it's a different day
The past is the past and things are different now

Sound like broken records playin' over
Your arguments seem to repeat themselves, over and over again

But you promised her, next time you'll show restraint
You promise to control yourself and not let things escalate in the future

You don't get another chance, life is no Nintendo game
But you know that you might not get another chance to make things right, life doesn't work like a video game

But you lied again
Despite your promise, you still let your anger get the best of you

Now you get to watch her leave out the window
Now you have to watch as she leaves, feeling powerless and guilty

Guess that's why they call it window pane
It's a play on words - window pane sounds like "window pain" - to emphasize the pain and guilt of watching your loved one leave

Now I know we said things, did things that we didn't mean
Both of you said and did hurtful things in the heat of the moment

Then we fall back into the same patterns
But then you both end up repeating the same mistakes again

Same routine, but your temper's just as bad as mine is
Your arguments follow the same routine, but both of your tempers are as bad as each other's

You're the same as me, when it comes to love, you're just as blinded
Both of you are blinded by love and can't see the toxicity of the relationship

Baby, please come back, it wasn't you
You beg for her to come back and try to convince her that it wasn't her fault

Baby, it was me, maybe our relationship isn't as crazy as it seems
You try to take the blame and suggest that maybe the relationship isn't as unhealthy as it appears

Maybe that's what happens when a tornado meets a volcano
You compare your relationship to a natural disaster, with both of you being volatile and explosive

All I know is I love you too much to walk away though
Despite everything, you still love her and can't bring yourself to leave her

Come inside, pick up your bags off the sidewalk
You invite her back into the house and offer to help her with her things

Don't you hear sincerity in my voice when I talk?
You plead with her to listen to the sincerity in your voice

Told you this is my fault, look me in the eyeball
You take responsibility for your actions and ask her to look you in the eye

Next time I'm pissed, I'll aim my fist at the drywall
Instead of taking your anger out on her, you suggest that you'll punch the wall next time

Next time? There won't be no next time
You promise that there won't be a next time, indicating a change in your behavior

I apologize, even though I know it's lies
You apologize, but even you know that it might not be enough

I'm tired of the games, I just want her back, I know I'm a liar
You're tired of the cycle of drama and just want her back, even though you know you can't always be trusted

If she ever tries to fucking leave again
You're afraid of her leaving again, which could trigger your violent behavior

I'm a tie her to the bed and set this house on fire
You make a violent threat, indicating that you haven't fully recovered from your toxic behavior