I Love You
Erasure Lyrics


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Waoh Oh Oh Oh! Waoh Oh Oh Oh! Waoh Oh Oh Oh!
Waoh Oh Oh Oh! Waoh Oh Oh Oh! Waoh Oh Oh Oh!

I'm crazy flowing over with ideas
A thousand ways to woo a lover so sincere?
Love and hate what a beautiful combination
Sending shivers up and down my spine
For every Casanova that appears
My sense of hesitation disappears
Love and hate what a beautiful combination
Sending shivers up and down my spine

And the lovers that you sent for me
Didn't come with any satisfaction guarantee
So I return them to the sender
And the note attached will read
How I love to hate you
I love to hate you
I love to hate you
I love to hate you

Oh you really still expect me to believe
Every single letter I receive
Sorry you what a shameful situation
Sending shivers up and down my spine

I like to read murder mystery
I like to know the killer isn't me
Love and hate what a beautiful combination




Sending shivers make me quiver
Feel it sliver up and down my spine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song Love to Hate You by Erasure are filled with playful contradictions and a touch of irony. The song's chorus features a catchy repetition of "I love to hate you," which is the main theme throughout. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer portraying himself as full of ideas for romantic gestures, but also acknowledging that love and hate can make for a beautiful albeit dangerous combination. The singer seems to embrace the intensity of his emotions, claiming that they send "shivers up and down [his] spine."


The second verse takes a slight turn, with the singer referencing past lovers who did not bring satisfaction. He chooses to disassociate from these past relationships by sending them back to their senders with a note that says "How I love to hate you." The irony of this line is that it is not clear whether the singer actually loves to hate these past lovers or if he simply wants to present himself as someone who is unafraid of emotion.


The bridge of the song is particularly intriguing, with the singer mentioning his love for murder mystery books and his need to know that he is not the killer. This line feels like a nod to the idea that love can often feel like a dangerous game, with the possibility for heartbreak and disaster lurking around every corner. Overall, the lyrics to Love to Hate You are a cheeky celebration of the complexity of romantic relationships, and the paradoxical feelings that often come with them.


Line by Line Meaning

Waoh Oh Oh Oh! Waoh Oh Oh Oh! Waoh Oh Oh Oh!
Repetitive exclamation to start the song


I'm crazy flowing over with ideas
I am overflowing with ideas, feeling restless


A thousand ways to woo a lover so sincere?
I have many ideas to impress and win over a genuine lover


Love and hate what a beautiful combination
Love and hate create a powerful and complex emotion


Sending shivers up and down my spine
This emotion creates a physical reaction in my body


For every Casanova that appears
Whenever a womanizer shows up


My sense of hesitation disappears
I am not hesitant to reject them


And the lovers that you sent for me
The people you set me up with


Didn't come with any satisfaction guarantee
They did not meet my expectations


So I return them to the sender
I reject them and send them back


And the note attached will read
The message I send with them will say


How I love to hate you
I enjoy hating you


Oh you really still expect me to believe
You think I will believe you


Every single letter I receive
All the letters you sent me


Sorry you what a shameful situation
Your actions are disappointing and disgraceful


Sending shivers up and down my spine
Your behavior affects me physically


I like to read murder mystery
I enjoy reading books about murder


I like to know the killer isn't me
I find comfort in knowing that I am not the killer


Sending shivers make me quiver
This feeling has a strong effect on my nerves


Feel it sliver up and down my spine
I feel a sharp and painful sensation in my body




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW BELL, ANDY BELL, VINCE CLARKE

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