Born & raised in Nashville TN, Levi Hummon naturally has songwriting in his… Read Full Bio ↴Born & raised in Nashville TN, Levi Hummon naturally has songwriting in his blood. Originally expressing his talent via visual art, Levi took an early interest in painting, which he studied at college in St. Petersburg, FL. It was in St. Pete that Levi’s musical talents first revealed themselves. At the close of a significant relationship, he was drawn to writing songs – songs of his life and relationships. It wasn’t long before Levi realized his need to move back home to cultivate his songwriting craft; so back to Nashville he went.

Levi began to make his imprint on the Nashville community through regular co-writes with his father, Marcus Hummon (Grammy Award winning songwriter), and a regular rotation of writers who would join them. Levi loved relating to a listener through the stories he could craft. It wasn’t long before word spread of Levi’s talents, and he found himself writing with the greats such as 2014 ACM Songwriter of the Year Shane MacAnally, Andrew Dorff, Josh Osborne, Jonathan Singleton, Nathan Barlowe Brandy Clark, Trevor Rosen among others, and of course, Marcus Hummon. Learning to always bring in his own ideas and point of view to a writing session, Levi quickly streamlined his unique style. “You’re letting someone into your world which is really vulnerable,” says Levi. “I write from a reflective & personal place and ultimately I couldn’t see anyone else singing these songs.”

As a member of a multi-generational music family, Levi Hummon certainly appreciates his roots. While Levi is very much his own person & artist, he strongly values giving credit where it is due – and he finds himself fortunate to have his family be part of his journey. In addition to his father’s musical foundation, Levi draws inspiration from his mother, Becca Stevens, who founded the socially conscious & philanthropic organization, Thistle Farms (a residential program and social enterprise made up of women who have survived prostitution, trafficking, and addiction). This became a natural place for Levi to become involved where he further witnessed how music can provide a healing effect to those whom have suffered tremendously. “Thistle farms has always been a family to me,” says Levi. “There is so much knowledge to gain from spending time with the women. It makes me want to always forgive, never take anything for granted, and love everyone.”

Continuing to develop his personal sound, Levi found himself in great company while in Nashville. Marcus and Becca casually had their friend and Hall of Fame Songwriter, Desmond Child over for dinner, where Levi played a few songs. Desmond’s reaction was profound and immediate – he insisted on working with Levi. Soon after, Levi’s tune “Make it Love,” was featured in Child’s film, Two: The Story of Roman & Nero, which appeared on the short list of nominations for the Oscar’s “Best Original Song”. That was just the beginning for Levi. With overwhelming support from Nashville’s music community, Levi signed with Fletcher Foster’s new management and entertainment company, Iconic Entertainment Group.

Levi has recently signed with The Valory Music Co (Big Machine Record Label) artist roster, which includes Reba, Justin Moore, Brantley Gilbert, Thomas Rhett, The Mavericks & RaeLynn. “As our Country format ebbs and flows, it’s always so important from an A&R perspective to look past what’s happening now and make some moves on the future direction,” said BMLG President & CEO Scott Borchetta. “Levi’s unique vision and incredible artistry is exactly the kind of musical move we want to make now. This is a very significant artist signing.” Levi Hummon is currently writing and recording for his first full-length album.

Love You Hate You Miss You
Levi Hummon Lyrics

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Hey, I just gotta say somethin'
I don't know what it is, but I know I gotta say somethin'
It's hard to tell you how I feel
And I feel, everything at the same time
But I'm here and you're here
So I'll try to get my tongue untied

I love you, still got you on my mind
Even though I'm not supposed to
I hate you for gettin' under my skin
But it's where you've always been like a tattoo
I miss you, it's hard to admit it
But harder to forget all the good we had
I love you, I hate you, I miss you
I wish it didn't end like that
Don't wanna, but I want you back

Hey, you don't gotta say nothin'
Yeah, you can walk away if you didn't feel nothin'
But I'm still gonna feel how I feel
If you stay or if you leave tonight
But you're still here and I'm here
So I'm gonna tell you one more time

I love you, still got you on my mind
Even though I'm not supposed to
I hate you for gettin' under my skin
But it's where you've always been like a tattoo
I miss you, it's hard to admit it
But harder to forget all the good we had
I love you, I hate you, I miss you
I wish it didn't end like that
Don't wanna, but I want you back

Yeah, I want you back
If I could just move on, yeah I would
I would turn my off if I could
I would, if I could
But

I love you, still got you on my mind
Even though I'm not supposed to
I hate you for gettin' under my skin
But it's where you've always been like a tattoo
I miss you, it's hard to admit it
But harder to forget all the good we had
I love you, I hate you, I miss you
I wish it didn't end like that
Don't wanna, but I want you back

I want you back
Don't wanna want you back

Overall Meaning

In this song, Levi Hummon opens up about his conflicting feelings towards a past relationship. He starts off by admitting that he has something to say, but he doesn't know how to say it because he feels everything all at once. He tries to untangle his emotions and express his feelings in a coherent way. Throughout the song, it's clear that he is struggling to let go of his ex-girlfriend. He says that he loves her and hates her, yet misses her terribly. He wishes that things had not ended like they did and that he didn't want her back but is finding it hard not to.

The chorus emphasizes these mixed feelings. It's clear that the singer understands the reasons why they broke up and acknowledges the negative aspects of the relationship. But at the same time, he can't help but remember the good times and feel an intense desire to be with his ex-girlfriend again. The last stanza of the song emphasizes how difficult it is for the singer to move on. He wants to forget his ex-girlfriend, but he feels like he is unable to. He wishes that he could turn off his feelings like a switch and move on, but he can't.

In summary, "Love You Hate You Miss You" is a poignant song about the contradictory emotions of a break-up. The singer tries to make sense of his feelings, but he's left with more questions than answers. He's honest about his pain, and vulnerability, which makes the song quite relatable.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey, I just gotta say somethin'
The singer feels the need to express something to the person they're talking to.

I don't know what it is, but I know I gotta say somethin'
The singer is uncertain about what they want to say but still wants to say it.

It's hard to tell you how I feel
The singer struggles with expressing their emotions to the person they're talking to.

And I feel, everything at the same time
The singer feels a rollercoaster of emotions all at once.

But I'm here and you're here
The singer and the person they're talking to are currently in the same place.

So I'll try to get my tongue untied
The singer will attempt to find the words to express their emotions clearly.

I love you, still got you on my mind
The singer still has strong feelings of love towards the person they're talking to.

Even though I'm not supposed to
The singer may be expected to move on or distance themselves from this person.

I hate you for gettin' under my skin
The singer's love for the other person has caused them heartache, leading to feelings of anger and frustration.

But it's where you've always been like a tattoo
The person has a lasting impression on the singer's life, like a permanent mark.

I miss you, it's hard to admit it
The singer feels the pain of the other person's absence and struggles to accept it.

But harder to forget all the good we had
The happy moments shared with this person are hard to erase from the singer's memory.

I love you, I hate you, I miss you
The singer feels a mix of emotions towards the person they're addressing.

I wish it didn't end like that
The singer regrets the way the relationship ended or wishes things could be different.

Don't wanna, but I want you back
The singer struggles with their feelings of wanting to reconcile with the other person despite the negative emotions they may have.

Hey, you don't gotta say nothin'
The singer doesn't expect the other person to respond in any particular way.

Yeah, you can walk away if you didn't feel nothin'
The singer is aware of the possibility that the other person may not feel the same way.

But I'm still gonna feel how I feel
Despite the other person's response, the singer's feelings won't change.

If you stay or if you leave tonight
The other person's decision to stay or leave won't change how the singer feels.

Yeah, I want you back
The singer again expresses their deep desire to reconcile with the other person.

If I could just move on, yeah I would
The singer acknowledges that moving on would be the healthier choice but can't stop their feelings.

I would turn my off if I could
The singer wishes they could just turn off their feelings for the other person.

But I want you back
Despite their conflicting emotions, the singer ultimately wants to reconcile with the other person.

Writer(s): Jimmy Robbins, Ryan James Hurd, Laura Jeanne Veltz

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