Before he became known to the world as I-Octane, young Byiome Muir was just… Read Full Bio ↴Before he became known to the world as I-Octane, young Byiome Muir was just another youth growing up in Sandy Bay, Clarendon with big dreams. Now he is known for his uniquely powerful voice and spit-fire lyrics but before that he gained himself the reputation of being a noisy little boy who was constantly belting out a tune, much to the annoyance of his mother and siblings. Young Byiome took this passion for music and singing to school and could always be found beating a rhythm on the desk and entertaining his classmates. Before long, the casual performances gained Byiome respect and no schoolyard clash, concert, or function was complete without an appearance from the budding singjay. Despite his blossoming reputation as a talented singer, Muir still didn't consider performing professionally as a viable career choice. Understanding the financial hardships that his family had to endure, he took on the role of 'man of the house' and focused on helping his mother raise his brothers and sister. However, his education was not to be neglected. His mother encouraged him to work hard at school and Byiome discovered that he had an affinity for the sciences and architecture. He actually considered becoming an architect but he couldn't seem to escape the call of the music. It wasn't until he completed high school that Byiome really considered getting serious about his talent. By this time, a few people began to encourage him to take the plunge into the music industry. He began performing under the name 'Richie Rich' and aided by his hardcore dancehall lyrics, it wasn't long before he was introduced to famed producer Donovan Germaine of Penthouse Records. Spending time at Penthouse and rubbing shoulders with more established artistes such as Buju Banton and Tony Rebel gave Richie the opportunity to hone his talent and really decide where he wanted to go with his new career choice. While working with Penthouse, he decided to change his name to something that better represented him. He realized that high octane gas was known for it's high energy and performance and knew immediately that this epitomized the type of performer he wanted to be. He personalized it by substituting the 'high' for 'I', and so the name I-Octane was birthed. Three years after linking with Penthouse, I-Octane caught the interest of Arrows Recording Company. He was approached by Junior Arrows who ended up signing him to the label. This decision brought with it a lot of changes and Octane slowly began to make a name for himself. He transitioned from dancehall music to a more cultural vibe and his first hit single 'Stab Vampire' cemented his position as a notable reggae artiste. It seems that the success of 'Stab vampire' served as a catalyst to propel I-Octane forward. After that song went to number one and received the award for Video of the Year at the 'Excellence in Music Awards (EME), I-Octane put out hit after hit, winning over skeptics and gaining many new fans. Song's such as Different page, Hurt mi, and 'Mama you alone' reverberated with people all over and as his reputation soared his fan base increased and the demands grew beyond the Jamaican soil. In in no time I-Octane was performing to his international fan base on his first European tour. Inevitably, he soon began to link with notable producers who were all clamoring to work with the young artiste and his repertoire of hit songs broadened rapidly.
I-Octane is now an independent artiste, having ended a 4 year partnership with Arrows Recordings. His catalogue continues to grow likewise his accolades and he has received numerous awards and nominations in recognition of his work. With only a 5 year stint in the industry he is already being compared to some of the legends in reggae, hence it's only appropriate that many industry professionals and corporate Jamaica are looking to him as the leader of the new generation of musician. Even with his success to date, it is clear that Octane has just scratched the surface of all he is meant to achieve. His music has captured the attention and hearts of people of every color, creed and class and this artiste has undoubtedly unleashed a fire that will eternally blaze. HOTTA FIRE BURNING!!!!

I Hate Love
I-Octane Lyrics

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You are like the ocean
And your drowning knee
The sunrise casting shadow
As far as I can see
'Cause you're so bitter sweet

[Chorus]
I'm in love, I'm in love

And I hate it
I'm in love and so overrated
What am I supposed to do
I wanna be with you

I'm in love, I'm in love
I can take it
I'm in love and feel so naked
What am I supposed to do
I wanna be with you

I'm in love and I hate it
Hate it, hate it [3x]
I'm in love and I hate it
I hate it

Sometimes I feel spineless
I can't stand up straight
And sometimes I'm so stupid
I make the same mistake
But I can walk away

[Repeat Chorus]

It's the agony, It's the extasy
And it's stolen me, And it's killin' me
And it's killin' me

I'm in love, I'm in love

[Repeat Chorus]

I'm in love And I hate it
Hate it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of I-Octane's "I Hate Love" is about his conflicted emotions towards love. He compares the feeling of being in love to the ocean, a vast and overwhelming entity that can both give life and bring death. He feels that being in love is akin to drowning and being pulled under by the waves. The sunrise casting shadows represents the conflicting emotions that come with love, the light and dark aspects that make it complex and difficult to deal with.

The chorus of the song expresses I-Octane's confusion and despair towards love. He hates that he's in love yet feels overrated and naked at the same time. He longs to be with the person he loves but is also overwhelmed by the agony and ecstasy that comes with it. He's torn between walking away and staying with his loved one.

The second verse speaks to how being in love can make one feel vulnerable and insecure. I-Octane feels spineless, unable to stand up straight, and stupid for making the same mistakes. However, he realizes that he still has the power to walk away if needed.

Overall, "I Hate Love" is a powerful expression of the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with love. It's a relatable song that speaks to the contradictions and complexities of human relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

You are like the ocean
You are vast and deep, with a wide range of emotions and feelings.

And your drowning knee
You are in a vulnerable state, struggling with something.

The sunrise casting shadow
The new beginning that should bring light is actually bringing darkness because of the inner struggle.

As far as I can see
The situation is affecting all aspects of life and is very visible.

'Cause you're so bitter sweet
The feelings associated with the situation are both pleasant and painful.

I'm in love, I'm in love
Despite the struggles, the person is still very much in love.

And I hate it
The love is causing pain and frustration.

I'm in love and so overrated
The idea of love is held in high regard, but the actual experience is not living up to expectations.

What am I supposed to do
The person is unsure of how to handle the situation.

I wanna be with you
Despite the pain, the person still desires to be with their partner.

I can take it
The person is willing to endure the pain of love.

I'm in love and feel so naked
The person feels exposed and vulnerable because of the love they feel.

Sometimes I feel spineless
The person feels powerless to control their own emotions and actions.

I can't stand up straight
The person feels weak and unable to resist the pull of their emotions.

And sometimes I'm so stupid
Despite the pain caused by love, the person continues to make the same mistakes.

But I can walk away
Despite the struggles, the person has the strength to leave the situation if necessary.

It's the agony, It's the extasy
Love is both incredibly painful and incredibly pleasurable.

And it's stolen me, And it's killin' me
The intensity of love has completely taken over the person's life and is causing them great pain.

I'm in love
Despite the struggles, the person is still very much in love.

And I hate it
The love is causing pain and frustration.

Hate it
The person hates that they can't control their feelings and that the love is causing so much pain.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BEN ADAMS, CHRISTIAN INGEBRIGTSEN, MICHAEL OCHS HUNTER, MARK READ, MARTIN SJOELIE, Martin Sjoile, Michael Ochs, MARK DANIEL READ, MARTIN SJOLIE, MICHAEL HUNTER OCHS

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