Portland, Oregon producer Kris Crummett (who is famous for working with Rise Records' group Dance Gavin Dance) noted that he had been working with Night Verses on several tracks.
Their album "Lift Your Existence" was released in 2013 to great critical acclaim, and the band has embarked on their first European tour with "letlive." and "The American Scene" in October 2013.
Whatever Makes You Hate Me
Night Verses Lyrics
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Distraction from thinking.
Get out of the way.
The vexation of cutting through a common mistake.
Now, I'm trapped in a dull unknown.
So, get out of the way when I'm lying next to you.
Whatever makes you hate me.
Whatever makes you cry.
I want to make you hate me.
I want to change your mind.
I'll be the most persistent to know why.
Get out of the way.
Attraction to sinking.
Get out of the way.
There's no secret left to lose.
A common mistake.
Now, I'm trapped in a dull unknown.
So come on.
Calm, take me.
I sit here waiting for the calm to take me out.
I sit here waiting for the calm.
Swallow your sad, somber excuse.
You won't make it out again when the dead pour out of the sky.
You'll be thinking of leaving when the dead cut into the night.
I'll be the knife that comes for you when the dead pour out of the sky.
You'll be the far from deceiving when the dead cut into the night.
I'll be the knife.
I want to make you fucking hate me.
The lyrics of Night Verses's song 'Whatever Makes You Hate Me' reflect the emotional turmoil and internal conflict of the singer. The singer seems to be in a state of confusion and frustration, unable to make clear decisions and move forward. They feel like something is blocking their way, preventing them from thinking and feeling truly free. This could represent a personal struggle or a toxic relationship that is proving difficult to escape from. The singer seems to be aware of the obstacles in their way but is feeling trapped in a 'dull unknown' and can only think about making the other person hate them in order to find a way out.
The line 'Whatever makes you hate me. Whatever makes you cry. I'll be the most persistent to know why' shows that the singer is desperate to understand what is causing the other person to feel negatively towards them. They want to get to the root of the problem and fix it. On the other hand, the line 'I want to make you hate me. I want to change your mind. I'll be the most persistent to know why' shows that the singer is also willing to cause harm in order to get a reaction and create change, indicating a hint of bitterness towards the other person.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of confusion, desperation, and a willingness to fight for a resolution, even if it means causing pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Get out of the way.
I need to focus and you're a distraction.
Distraction from thinking.
You're preventing me from concentrating on what's important.
The vexation of cutting through a common mistake.
It's frustrating to have to fix the same mistake repeatedly.
Now, I'm trapped in a dull unknown.
I feel like I'm stuck in a boring, uneventful life.
So, get out of the way when I'm lying next to you.
Even when we're together, I still need space to think.
Whatever makes you hate me.
I want to know the specific things that make you dislike me.
Whatever makes you cry.
I want to understand the things that bring you to tears.
I'll be the most persistent to know why.
I won't stop asking until I fully understand.
I want to make you hate me.
I want to know what I'm doing that makes you dislike me.
I want to change your mind.
I want to alter your opinion of me for the better.
Get out of the way.
You're still distracting me.
Attraction to sinking.
I'm drawn to things that are harmful to me.
There's no secret left to lose.
There's nothing left to hide or keep quiet about.
So come on. Calm, take me.
I'm ready for something peaceful and calming.
I sit here waiting for the calm to take me out.
I hope that something peaceful will finally come and take me away.
Swallow your sad, somber excuse.
Stop making excuses and take responsibility.
You won't make it out again when the dead pour out of the sky.
If you keep making excuses, you'll never get through tough times.
You'll be thinking of leaving when the dead cut into the night.
When things get tough, you'll want to run away.
I'll be the knife that comes for you when the dead pour out of the sky.
I'll be the person who is strong enough to help you through tough times.
You'll be the far from deceiving when the dead cut into the night.
You won't be able to hide your true feelings when things get tough.
I'll be the knife.
I'll be the one who is tough enough to make it through.
I want to make you fucking hate me.
I want to know the things that you really dislike about me, no matter how harsh they are.
Contributed by Levi R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.