Love The Way You Lie
Punk Goes Pop Vol. 4 Lyrics
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The future seemed so bright
Then this thing turned out so evil
I don't know why I'm still surprised
Even angels have their wicked schemes
And you take that to new extremes
But you'll always be my hero
Even though you've lost your mind
But that's all right because I like the way it hurts
Just gonna stand there and hear me cry
But that's all right because I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie, oh, I love the way you lie
Oh, I love the way you lie
Whoa oh
Now there's gravel in our voices
Glass is shattered from the fight
In this tug of war you'll always win
Even when I'm right
'Cause you feed me fables from your head
With violent words and empty threats
And it's sick that all these battles
Are what keeps me satisfied
Just gonna stand there and watch me burn
But that's all right because I like the way it hurts
Just gonna stand there and hear me cry
But that's all right because I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie, oh, I love the way you lie, oh
Whoa oh
So maybe I'm a masochist
I try to run but I don't wanna ever leave
Till the walls are goin' up
In smoke with all our memories
The lyrics to "Love the Way You Lie" by Punk Goes Pop Vol. 4 tell the story of a tumultuous relationship that turns into an abusive cycle. The singer is reflecting on how they started out with the best intentions, but things turned dark quickly. The line "Even angels have their wicked schemes" suggests that nobody is immune to bad behavior, even those who are supposed to be good. The singer continues to describe how their partner takes their manipulative behavior to "new extremes," but despite everything, they still see them as a hero. This shows how toxic relationships can warp a person's perspective, making them stay in the relationship despite the harm it causes.
The chorus of the song has become quite popular, with the lines "Just gonna stand there and watch me burn, but that's alright because I like the way it hurts. Just gonna stand there and hear me cry, but that's alright because I love the way you lie." This reflects how the singer is caught up in a cycle of abuse, unable to leave the relationship despite the damage it is causing. The repeated use of the phrase "that's all right" shows how the singer has normalized the abuse they are experiencing.
Overall, "Love the Way You Lie" is a powerful and poignant song that reveals the dark side of some relationships. It shows how easily love can turn into something dangerous and highlights the importance of seeking help if you find yourself in an abusive relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
On the first page of our story
At the beginning of our relationship
The future seemed so bright
We had high hopes for the future
Then this thing turned out so evil
But things went terribly wrong
I don't know why I'm still surprised
And I don't know why I'm still shocked
Even angels have their wicked schemes
Even good people can do bad things
And you take that to new extremes
And you take it to a whole new level
But you'll always be my hero
But I still see you as my hero
Even though you've lost your mind
Even though you've gone crazy
Just gonna stand there and watch me burn
You're just going to watch me suffer
But that's all right because I like the way it hurts
But it's okay because I enjoy the pain
Just gonna stand there and hear me cry
You're just going to listen to me cry
But that's all right because I love the way you lie
But that's okay because I love the way you deceive me
I love the way you lie, oh, I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie to me, oh, I love it
Oh, I love the way you lie
Oh, I love the way you deceive me
Whoa oh
Whoa oh
Now there's gravel in our voices
Now our voices are rough with anger and resentment
Glass is shattered from the fight
We've broken things in our fights
In this tug of war you'll always win
In this battle, you always come out on top
Even when I'm right
Even when I'm correct
'Cause you feed me fables from your head
Because you tell me lies
With violent words and empty threats
Using aggressive words and meaningless threats
And it's sick that all these battles
It's twisted that all these conflicts
Are what keeps me satisfied
Are what make me happy
So maybe I'm a masochist
Maybe I enjoy being hurt
I try to run but I don't wanna ever leave
I try to escape, but I never want to leave
Till the walls are goin' up
Until everything falls apart
In smoke with all our memories
Leaving only memories behind as everything burns down
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Juan Vasquez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheWolfGuardians
10 years on and still nothing has topped a cover as good as this.
@robertbailey3093
You tried I prevail blank space? Probably my top 5 for remakes
@davecagulada5723
It's 2021 and what a great cover by Skylit Drive! I love the screaming and clean vocals.. but that Drum is just a monster!
@nickkulp4112
2023 anyone?
@pjburcham5938
I'm here.....
@believe1805
5:52 am on my way to work Nov 2023!!!
@xxgreenboyyxx217
Just got out of work
@EmilyFischer-xn6vf
Absolutely
@S.R_05
Me too
@drownthecity7652
A Skylit Drive...Literally saved my life <3 Love them with all my heart and soul -Girl Vocalist/Screamer