Emerging singer-songwriter, Lexi Jayde, narrates the limbo between youth and adulthood, untangling experiences of self-discovery, love, heartbreak, mental health and nostalgia. Her unguarded honesty and vulnerablility speaks for her generation, reverberating through teenage hearts across the world from Los Angeles to Laos. Lexi’s artistry is built on an open expression of her internal struggles and insecurities; through her timeless music, she strives to build confidence in her global Gen Z “family” to do the same.
hate to be you
Lexi Jayde Lyrics
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We'd have a house in the hills with five kids and a dog
If that was true then why'd you sleep with
My fuckin' best friend and lie to me and your mom?
But you can tell everybody to stop feeling sorry for me
'Cause I'm not the one they should feel sorry for
And all that's left to say is
I'd hate to be you, 'cause I'll get over it
But you have to live with the hell you put me through
I'd hate to be you, 'cause it's not gonna hit
'Til you see that I moved on with somebody new
And I'd hate to be you (oh)
Yeah, I'd hate to be you (oh)
Hope she was worth it, 'cause you deserve it
You left forever for something that won't even last
And it's funny how you didn't cheat with somebody hotter than me
I swear I don't mean to be mean, but
I'd hate to be you, 'cause I'll get over it
But you have to live with the hell you put me through
I'd hate to be you, 'cause it's not gonna hit
'Til you see that I moved on with somebody new
And I'd hate to be you (oh)
Yeah, I'd hate to be you (oh)
I'd hate to be so fucking stupid, so selfish, so clueless
To have me and lose it, it's sad but it's true
I'd hate to be you, 'cause I'll get over it
But you have to live with the hell you put me through
I'd hate to be you, 'cause it's not gonna hit
'Til you see that I moved on with somebody new
And I'd hate to be you (yeah, I'd hate to be you)
Yeah, I'd hate to be you (I'd hate to be you)
I'd hate to be you (I'd hate to be you)
I'd hate to be you
Yeah, I'd hate to be you
I hope he hears this song
The lyrics of Lexi Jayde's song "hate to be you" express a deep sense of betrayal and resentment towards a former partner who broke their promises and cheated on the singer. The song opens with the singer reflecting on the broken promises of a future together, specifically mentioning marriage, a house, children, and a dog. The betrayal is intensified when the partner sleeps with the singer's best friend and lies not only to the singer but also to their own mother.
However, the singer asserts that they are not the one deserving of sympathy and pity. They declare that they will eventually move on and recover from the pain inflicted by the partner's actions. The chorus emphasizes this sentiment as they state, "I'd hate to be you, 'cause I'll get over it. But you have to live with the hell you put me through." The singer takes satisfaction in the notion that their ex-partner will have to live with the consequences of their actions, while they have found happiness with someone new.
In the second verse, the singer suggests that their ex-partner's decision to leave them for someone else will not bring them lasting happiness. The singer questions the worthiness of the new person, sarcastically remarking that it's funny how their ex did not cheat with someone "hotter" than the singer. The song concludes with the singer expressing their desire for their ex-partner to hear the song, implying that they want them to feel the impact of their actions and regret the choices they made.
Overall, "hate to be you" is a song that explores themes of betrayal, moving on, and finding strength in the face of heartbreak. It conveys a sense of empowerment as the singer takes control of their own healing process and finds solace in the idea that their ex-partner will ultimately have to face the consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
You promised me that you'd marry me and
You made a commitment to marry me and
We'd have a house in the hills with five kids and a dog
we would live in a luxurious house in the hills with our five children and a dog
If that was true then why'd you sleep with
If that was true, then why did you have a sexual encounter with
My fuckin' best friend and lie to me and your mom?
my closest friend and deceive me and your own mother?
But you can tell everybody to stop feeling sorry for me
You can try to convince everyone to stop sympathizing with me
'Cause I'm not the one they should feel sorry for
because I am not the one deserving of their pity
And all that's left to say is
And the only thing left to express is
I'd hate to be you, 'cause I'll get over it
I would loathe to be in your position because I will eventually move on
But you have to live with the hell you put me through
while you have to endure the torment that you inflicted upon me
I'd hate to be you, 'cause it's not gonna hit
I would despise being in your shoes because it will not sink in
'Til you see that I moved on with somebody new
until you realize that I have moved on with a new partner
And I'd hate to be you (oh)
And I would despise being in your position (oh)
Yeah, I'd hate to be you (oh)
Yes, I would loathe to be in your position (oh)
Hope she was worth it, 'cause you deserve it
I hope she was worth it, because you deserve the consequences
You left forever for something that won't even last
You abandoned a lasting commitment for something that won't endure
And it's funny how you didn't cheat with somebody hotter than me
It's amusing how you didn't cheat with someone more attractive than me
I swear I don't mean to be mean, but
I promise I don't intend to be cruel, but
I'd hate to be so fucking stupid, so selfish, so clueless
I would loathe to possess such foolishness, selfishness, and ignorance
To have me and lose it, it's sad but it's true
To have had me and then lose me, it's a regrettable but undeniable fact
I'd hate to be you, 'cause I'll get over it
I would despise being in your position because I will eventually move on
But you have to live with the hell you put me through
while you have to endure the torment that you inflicted upon me
I'd hate to be you, 'cause it's not gonna hit
I would despise being in your shoes because it will not sink in
'Til you see that I moved on with somebody new
until you realize that I have moved on with a new partner
And I'd hate to be you (oh)
And I would despise being in your position (oh)
Yeah, I'd hate to be you (oh)
Yes, I would loathe to be in your position (oh)
I hope he hears this song
I hope he listens to this song
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexis Jayde Burnett, Margaret Chapman, Nicholas Oliver Ruth
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alexandre Anglet
Hello Lexi, I’m actually a huge fan from France, I discovered your music last November, and I just wanted to say to you how much I love you and your work. Your songs are beautiful and meaningful, the lyrics are deep and so well written, and your voice is literally incredible and outstanding, and so is your personality. You really are a true, talented, and authentic artist and person, thank you for being here, wish you a very long career, you will go very far, love from France 🇫🇷❤️
Jefferson Araujo — Polímata —
At first I thought she was french or at least a french descendant. I am a grandson of a French but I'm peruvian.
Emma Nutoni
moi aussi
FRANKLIN5128
Où en France ?
FRANKLIN5128
Same, I'm from France.
Aline Bispo
The way I came running as soon as I got the notification, I was dying to watch the mv for this song and literally i'm in love with this!!!!! Such an awesome video 10/10 in every aspect!!!!! GIRL YOU NAILED IT
The Fabulous Brad
This is giving me early 2000's break up song vibes and we are HERE FOR IT! I love this
mel
so endlessly proud of you lexi <333
layla 🦇
another song to add to my playlist! obsessed with this
nazlı
Lexi seriously, u always make songs that describe my life. love u so much and im proud of u!! <3