Love The Way You Lie
Eminem ft Rihanna ft B.o.B Lyrics
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But that's alright, because I like the way it hurts
Just gonna stand there and hear me cry
But that's alright, because I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie
I can't tell you what it really is
I can only tell you what it feels like
I can't breathe, but I still fight, while I can fight
As long as the wrong feels right, it's like I'm in flight
High off of love drunk from my hate
It's like I'm huffing paint and I love it the more that I suffer
I suffocate and right before I'm about to drown
She resuscitates me, she fucking hates me,
And I love it, wait
Where you going, I'm leaving you
No you ain't, come back
We're running right back, here we go again
It's so insane 'cause when it's going good, it's going great
I'm Superman, with the wind at his back, she's Lois Lane
But when it's bad, it's awful
I feel so ashamed, I snapped, who's that dude
I don't even know his name, I laid hands on her
I'll never stoop so low again, I guess I don't know my own strength
Just gonna stand there and watch me burn
But that's alright, because I like the way it hurts
Just gonna stand there and hear me cry
But that's alright, because I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie
You ever love somebody so much
You can barely breathe, when you're with them, you meet
And neither one of you, even know what hit 'em,
Got that warm fuzzy feeling, yeah them chills, used to get 'em
Now you're getting fucking sick, of looking at 'em
You swore you've never hit 'em, never do nothing to hurt 'em,
Now you're in each others face,
Spewing venom, and these words, when you spit 'em
You push, pull each other's hair, scratch, claw, bit 'em,
Throw 'em down, pin 'em, so lost in the moments, when you're in 'em
It's the rage that's the culprit, it controls you both
So they say it's best, to go your separate ways,
Guess that they don't know ya 'cause today, that was yesterday
Yesterday is over, it's a different day
Sound like broken records, playin' over, but you promised her
Next time you'll show restraint
You don't get another chance,
Life is no Nintendo game, but you lied again
Now you get to watch her leave,
Out the window, guess that's why they call it window pane
Just gonna stand there and watch me burn
But that's alright, because I like the way it hurts
Just gonna stand there and hear me cry
But that's alright, because I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie
Now I know we said things, did things
That we didn't mean and we fall back into the same patterns
Same routine, but your temper's just as bad, as mine is
You're the same as me, but when it comes to love, you're just as blinded
Baby please come back, it wasn't you,
Baby it was me, maybe our relationship isn't as crazy as it seems
Maybe that's what happens When a tornado meets a volcano
All I know is I love you too much, to walk away now
Come inside, pick up your bags off the sidewalk
Don't you hear sincerity, in my voice when I talk,
Told you this is my fault, look me in the eyeball
Next time I'm pissed, I'll aim my fist at the dry wall
Next time, there will be no next time
I apologize even though I know it's lies
I'm tired of the games, I just want her back, I know I'm a liar
If she ever tries to fucking leave again
I'm a tie her to the bed and set this house on fire
Just gonna stand there and watch me burn
But that's alright, because I like the way it hurts
Just gonna stand there and hear me cry
But that's alright, because I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie
The song "Love the Way You Lie" by Eminem feat. Rihanna is a powerful portrayal of a dysfunctional relationship marked by intense passion, violence, and scars that never fully heal. The lyrics paint a picture of two people who are deeply in love but who cannot stop hurting each other. The opening lines "Just gonna stand there and watch me burn, but that's alright because I like the way it hurts" set the tone of the song and suggest that love and pain are inextricably linked for the two characters.
The first verse describes the internal struggle of one of the characters who is torn between the desire to fight and the feeling of suffocation. The metaphorical image of a steel knife in the windpipe conveys the sense of being trapped and unable to escape. The line "High off of love drunk from my hate" suggests that the intensity of their relationship is fueled by both love and hate, as they are addicted to the rush of emotions that come with their fights and making up. The verse ends with a question that hints at the cyclical nature of their relationship: "Where you going, I'm leaving you? No you ain't, come back, we're running right back, here we go again."
The second verse depicts the escalating violence of the relationship, with the two characters physically and verbally attacking each other. The chorus is repeated to emphasize how the characters are trapped in a cycle of abuse, unable to break free from their destructive patterns. The bridge introduces a note of self-reflection and regret, with one of the characters acknowledging their own fault in the problems of the relationship. However, this moment of vulnerability is quickly drowned out by the threat of violence and the promise of future abuse.
Line by Line Meaning
Just gonna stand there and watch me burn
You're going to just watch me suffer and not do anything about it
But that's alright, because I like the way it hurts
I'm okay with being in pain because it's what I'm used to
Just gonna stand there and hear me cry
You're not going to comfort me while I cry
But that's alright, because I love the way you lie
It's okay that you're lying to me because I'm addicted to this relationship
I love the way you lie
I am infatuated with the lies you tell me
I can't tell you what it really is
I can't explain what's really happening in our relationship
I can only tell you what it feels like
All I can do is describe the emotions that I'm feeling
And right now there's a steel knife, in my windpipe
I feel like I'm being physically choked by our relationship
I can't breathe, but I still fight, while I can fight
Despite feeling suffocated, I will continue to fight for our relationship
As long as the wrong feels right, it's like I'm in flight
I will continue to do what's wrong because it feels right in the moment
High off of love drunk from my hate
I am addicted to the toxic love in our relationship
It's like I'm huffing paint and I love it the more that I suffer
Being in pain makes me feel alive and I enjoy it
I suffocate and right before I'm about to drown
I feel like I'm suffocating and about to give up on our relationship
She resuscitates me, she fucking hates me,
You bring me back to life but also hate me at the same time
And I love it, wait
I'm addicted to the highs and lows of our relationship
Where you going, I'm leaving you
You're trying to leave me but I don't want you to go
No you ain't, come back
You can't leave me, I want you to stay
We're running right back, here we go again
Our relationship is a cycle of breaking up and getting back together
It's so insane 'cause when it's going good, it's going great
Our relationship is either amazing or terrible, there's no in-between
I'm Superman, with the wind at his back, she's Lois Lane
I feel powerful and invincible when we're together
But when it's bad, it's awful
Our relationship is unbearable when it's not going well
I feel so ashamed, I snapped, who's that dude
I am embarrassed by my actions and don't recognize myself when I get angry
I don't even know his name, I laid hands on her
I acted violently towards you and don't even know who I was in that moment
I'll never stoop so low again, I guess I don't know my own strength
I promise to never hurt you again, but I don't trust myself to control my actions
You ever love somebody so much
Have you ever been so in love with someone
You can barely breathe, when you're with them, you meet
Your love for them is overwhelming and takes your breath away
And neither one of you, even know what hit 'em,
Neither of you know how you fell in love so quickly
Got that warm fuzzy feeling, yeah them chills, used to get 'em
You used to feel a warm, fuzzy feeling when you were together
Now you're getting fucking sick, of looking at 'em
You're starting to dislike them and are tired of being around them
You swore you've never hit 'em, never do nothing to hurt 'em,
You promised to never hurt them physically or emotionally
Now you're in each others face,
You're fighting and arguing with each other
Spewing venom, and these words, when you spit 'em
You're saying hurtful things to each other when you argue
You push, pull each other's hair, scratch, claw, bit 'em,
You get physical and hurt each other during fights
Throw 'em down, pin 'em, so lost in the moments, when you're in 'em
You get lost in the heat of the moment and forget about everything else
It's the rage that's the culprit, it controls you both
The anger is causing all of the problems in your relationship
So they say it's best, to go your separate ways,
Others are recommending that you break up and move on
Guess that they don't know ya 'cause today, that was yesterday
They don't know the depth of your love for each other despite your problems
Yesterday is over, it's a different day
The past is behind us and we can start anew
Sound like broken records, playin' over, but you promised her
We keep making the same mistakes but we need to keep our promises to each other
Next time you'll show restraint
I will try to control my anger and not act out in the future
You don't get another chance,
If you mess up again, you won't get another chance
Life is no Nintendo game, but you lied again
Life is not a game and your lies are hurting our relationship
Now you get to watch her leave,
You have to deal with the consequences of your actions and watch her walk away
Out the window, guess that's why they call it window pane
She's leaving you through the window and it's ironic because it's called a window pane
Now I know we said things, did things
We have both said and done hurtful things in our relationship
That we didn't mean and we fall back into the same patterns
We didn't mean to hurt each other but we keep falling into the same negative patterns
Same routine, but your temper's just as bad, as mine is
Our routine is the same but we are both equally hot-headed and prone to argument
You're the same as me, but when it comes to love, you're just as blinded
We are similar in our flaws but are blind to the damage they cause in our relationship
Baby please come back, it wasn't you,
I want you to come back and understand that it wasn't your fault
Baby it was me, maybe our relationship isn't as crazy as it seems
I take responsibility for our problems and maybe our relationship isn't as bad as we think it is
Maybe that's what happens When a tornado meets a volcano
Our relationship is a disaster waiting to happen
All I know is I love you too much, to walk away now
Despite everything, I love you too much to leave
Come inside, pick up your bags off the sidewalk
Please come back inside and pick up your belongings
Don't you hear sincerity, in my voice when I talk,
I am being genuine when I speak to you
Told you this is my fault, look me in the eyeball
I take responsibility for our problems and want you to acknowledge that
Next time I'm pissed, I'll aim my fist at the dry wall
I will try to control my anger and not take it out on you
Next time, there will be no next time
I promise not to hurt you again
I apologize even though I know it's lies
I am apologizing even though you might not believe me
I'm tired of the games, I just want her back, I know I'm a liar
I'm tired of the fighting and want you back, even though I've lied to you
If she ever tries to fucking leave again
If you ever try to leave again
I'm a tie her to the bed and set this house on fire
I will do whatever it takes to make you stay, even if it's destructive and dangerous
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER JUNIOR GRANT, HOLLY BROOKS, HOLLY HAFERMANN, MARSHALL B. III MATHERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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