Love The Way You Lie
Eminem ft Skylar Grey Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I walk on water but only when it freezes
Why are expectations so high? Is
It the bar I set?
My arms, I stretch, but I can't reach
A far cry from it, or it's in my grasp
But as soon as I grab, squeeze
Into the dark I plummet
Now the sky's blackening
I know the mark's high, butter–
Flies rip apart my stomach
Knowin' that no matter what bars I come with
You're gonna harp, gripe, and
That's a hard Vicodin to swallow
So I scrap these
As pressure increases like khakis
I feel the ice cracking, because
I walk on water but I ain't no Jesus
I walk on water but only when it freezes
It's the curse of the standard
That the first of the Mathers discs set
Always in search of the verse
That I haven't spit yet
Will this step just be another misstep
To tarnish whatever the legacy
Love or respect
I've garnered? The rhyme has to be perfect
The delivery flawless
And it always feels like I'm hittin' the mark
'Til I go sit in the car
Listen and pick it apart
Like, "This shit is garbage!"
God's given me all this, still
I feel no different regardless
Kids look to me as a god, this is retarded
If only they knew
It's a facade and it's exhaustive
And I try not to listen to nonsense
But if you bitches are tryin' to
Strip me of my confidence
Mission accomplished
I'm not God-sent, Nas, Rakim, 'Pac, BIG
James Todd Smith and I'm not Prince, so
I walk on water but I ain't no Jesus
I walk on water but only when it freezes
'Cause I'm only human, just like you
Making mistakes, oh if you only knew
I don't think you should believe in
Me the way that you do
'Cause I'm terrified to let you down, oh
It's true, I'm a Rubik's a beautiful mess
At times juvenile, yes, I goof and I jest
A flawed human, I guess
But I'm doin' my best to not ruin your ex–
Pectations and meet 'em, but first
The "Speedom" verse, now Big Sean
He's goin' too fast
Is he gonna shout or curse out his mom?
There was a time I had
The world by the balls, eatin' out my palm
Every album song I was spazzin'
The fuck out on
And now I'm gettin' frowned and clowned on
But the only one who's looking down on
Me that matters now's DeShaun
Am I lucky to be around this long?
Begs the question though
Especially after the methadone
As yesterday fades and the Dresden home
Is burnt to the ground
And all that's left of my house is lawn
The crowds are gone
And it's time to wash out the blonde
Sales decline, the curtain's drawn
They're closin' the set
I'm still pokin' my head from out behind
And everyone who has doubt, remind
Now take your best rhyme, outdo it
Now do it a thousand times
Now let 'em tell ya the world no longer
Cares or gives a fuck about your rhymes
And as I grow outta sight, outta mind
I might go outta mine
'Cause how do I ever let this
Mic go without a fight
When I made a fuckin' tightrope outta twine?
But when I do fall from these heights though
I'll be fine
I won't pout or cry or spiral down or whine
But I'll decide if it's my
Final bow this time around, 'cause
I walk on water but I ain't no Jesus
I walk on water but only when it freezes
'Cause I'm only human, just like you
I've been making my mistakes
Oh if you only knew
I don't think you should believe in
Me the way that you do
'Cause I'm terrified to let you down, oh
If I walked on water, I would drown
'Cause I'm just a man
But as long as I got a mic, I'm godlike
So me and you are not alike
Bitch, I wrote "Stan"
My tea's gone cold
I'm wondering why I got out of bed at all
The morning rain clouds up my window
And I can't see at all
And even if I could it'd all be gray
But your picture on my wall
It reminds me that it's not so bad
It's not so bad
Dear Slim, I wrote you
But you still ain't callin' i left my cell
My pager and my home phone at the bottom
I sent two letters back in autumn
You must not've got 'em
There probably was a problem at
The post office or somethin'
Sometimes I scribble addresses too sloppy
When I jot 'em
But anyways, fuck it, what's been up
Man? How's your daughter?
My girlfriend's pregnant too
I'm 'bout to be a father
If I have a daughter
Guess what I'ma call her?
I'ma name her Bonnie
I read about your Uncle Ronnie too, I'm sorry
I had a friend kill himself over
Some bitch who didn't want him
I know you probably hear this every day
But I'm your biggest fan
I even got the underground shit
That you did with Skam i got a room full of
Your posters and your pictures, man
I like the shit you did with Rawkus too
That shit was phat
Anyways, I hope you get this, man
Hit me back
Just to chat, truly yours, your biggest fan
This is Stan
My tea's gone cold
I'm wondering why I got out of bed at all
The morning rain clouds up my window
And I can't see at all
And even if I could it'd all be gray
But your picture on my wall
It reminds me that it's not so bad
It's not so bad
Just gonna stand there and watch me burn
Well, that's all right
Because I like the way it hurts
Just gonna stand there and hear me cry
Well, that's all right
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
And right now there's a steel
Knife in my windpipe 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 her love, drunk from her hate
It's like I'm huffin' paint
And I love her the more I suffer, I suffocate
And right before I'm about to
Drown she resuscitates me
She fuckin' hates me, and I love it, "Wait!
Where you going?", "I'm leaving you" "No
You ain't
Come back!" We're runnin' right back
Here we go again it's so insane
'cause when it's goin' good it's goin' 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 snap, "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
Well, that's all right
Because I like the way it hurts
Just gonna stand there and hear me cry
Well, that's all right
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 ft Skylar Grey is about a tumultuous and abusive relationship between two people. The song describes the initial optimism and hope of the relationship ("On the first page of our story, the future seemed so bright"), but then reveals the darker reality of the situation ("Then this thing turned out so evil"). Despite the abuse and violence, the singer still loves their partner and sees them as a hero ("But you'll always be my hero, even though you've lost your mind").
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as the singer acknowledges the pain of the abuse yet still finds themselves drawn to it ("Just gonna stand there and watch me burn, well that's alright because I like the way it hurts / Just gonna stand there and hear me cry, well that's alright because I love the way you lie"). The lyrics also highlight the power dynamics in the relationship, as the partner is always able to win in their "tug of war" and uses manipulation and threats to keep the singer in the relationship.
The final verse suggests that despite the pain, the singer is unable to leave the relationship and may even derive some satisfaction from the drama and intensity of it ("So maybe I'm a masochist, I try to run but I don't wanna ever leave / Till the walls are going up in smoke with all our memories").
Line by Line Meaning
On the first page of our story
At the beginning of our relationship
The future seemed so bright
It looked like we had everything figured out
Then this thing turned out so evil
But things took a dark turn unexpectedly
I don't know why I'm still surprised
And yet, I'm still shocked every time
Even angels have their wicked schemes
People who seem good can be deceitful
And you take that to new extremes
You're exceptionally manipulative and dishonest
But you'll always be my hero
But despite everything, I still care for you
Even though you've lost your mind
Even though you've gone off the deep end
Just gonna stand there and watch me burn
You're just going to watch me suffer and not do anything
Well that's alright because I like the way it hurts
But I somehow enjoy the pain and chaos
Just gonna stand there and hear me cry
You're just going to listen to me cry without any sympathy
Well that's alright because I love the way you lie
But I'm okay with it because I'm in love with you and your lies
Now there's gravel in our voices
Our arguments have left us bitter towards each other
Glasses shattered from the fight
We're not just arguing, but it's gotten physical
In this tug of war you always win
And you always come out on top in our conflicts
Even when I'm right
Even when I have valid points
'Cause you feel me fables from your head
You try to convince me of things that aren't true
With violent words and empty threats
And you use aggressive language and make idle threats
And it's sick that all these battles
It's not healthy that our fights are what turn me on
Are what keeps me satisfied
But they do satisfy me for some reason
So maybe I'm a masochist
Maybe I enjoy pain and emotional suffering
I try to run but I don't wanna ever leave
I want to leave, but I also don't
Till the walls are going up
Until everything falls apart
In smoke with all our memories
Along with all the good times we had
I love the way you lie
I'm still in love with you despite everything
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Antonette Janniene Lao
I can't tell you what it really is
I can only tell you what it feels like
And right now, there's a steel knife in my windpipe
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 her hate
It's like I'm huffing paint and I love her, the more 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?
Well, that's alright, because I like the way it hurts
Just gonna stand there and hear me cry?
Well, 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 'em?
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 other's face
Spewing venom in your 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 took over, it controls you both
So they say you're 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?
Well, that's alright, because I like the way it hurts
Just gonna stand there and hear me cry?
Well, 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
Then 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, 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 though
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 drywall
Next time? There won't 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?
Well, that's alright, because I like the way it hurts
Just gonna stand there and hear me cry?
Well, that's alright, because I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie
Conlan Kjar
Eminem sounds exactly the same live if not better. Not many people can do that any more. Props to you man!!👏👏
Tanmay Joshi
One of the few people who can, chester
Abdoel Fadjar
And Mike shinoda too
Dwight K. Schrute
actually there is alot of artists who sound live better..
PAUL WALKER
@Tanmay Joshi wow lol LP fans are here too #LP4Life
Yuni Aniceto
that’s cuz he’s rapping not hitting high notes and controlling his vibrato
haoboi singsit
Skylar grey is one of the most underrated artist in music industry.
She prove it time and again
Abhay Mhatre
yess
AGGRESSIVE 9999
True
Trualbanian 1
Not really. She’s decent.