Love the Way You Lie Part.2
Rihanna (Feat. Eminem) Lyrics
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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
I love the way you lie
I can't tell you what it really is
I can only tell you what it feels like
I can't breathe but I still fight while I can fight
As long as the wrong feels right it's like I'm in flight
High off a love, drunk from my hate,
It's like I'm huffing paint and I love it the more I suffer, I suffocate
And right before I'm about to drown, she resuscitates me
She fucking hates me and I love it.
Wait! Where you going?
"I'm leaving you!"
No you ain't. Come back we're running right back.
Here we go again
It's so insane cause when it's going good, it's going great
I'm Superman with the wind at his back, she's Lois Lane
But when it's bad it's awful, I feel so ashamed I snapped
Who's that dude?
"I don't even know his name."
I laid hands on her, I'll never stoop so low again
I guess I don't know my own strength
[Chorus]
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
I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie
You ever love somebody so much you can barely breathe when you're with 'em
You meet and neither one of you even know what hit 'em
Got that warm fuzzy feeling
Yeah, them chills you used to get 'em
Now you're getting fucking sick of looking at 'em
You swore you'd never hit 'em; never do nothing to hurt 'em
Now you're in each other's face spewing venom in your words when you spit them
You push, pull each other's hair, scratch, claw, bit 'em
Throw 'em down, pin 'em
So lost in the moments when you're in them
It's the rage that took over it controls you both
So they say you're best to go your separate ways
Guess that they don't know you 'cause today that was yesterday
Yesterday is over, it's a different day
Sound like broken records playing over but you promised her
Next time you show restraint
You don't get another chance
Life is no Nintendo game
But you lied again
Now you get to watch her leave out the window
Guess that's why they call it window "pain"
[Chorus]
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
I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie
Now I know we said things, did things that we didn't mean
And we fall back into the same patterns, same routine
But your temper's just as bad as mine is
You're the same as me
But when it comes to love you're just as blinded
Baby, please come back
It wasn't you, baby it was me
Maybe our relationship isn't as crazy as it seems
Maybe that's what happens when a tornado meets a volcano
All I know is I love you too much to walk away though
Come inside, pick up your bags off the sidewalk
Don't you hear sincerity in my voice when I talk
Told you this is my fault
Look me in the eyeball
Next time I'm pissed, I'll lay my fist at the drywall
Next time? There will be no next time!
I apologize even though I know its lies
I'm tired of the games I just want her back
I know I'm a liar
If she ever tries to fucking leave again
Im'a tie her to the bed and set this house on fire
I'm just gonna
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
I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie
The lyrics of "Love the Way You Lie Part.2" by Rihanna (Feat. Eminem) depict a dysfunctional relationship that is filled with conflict, pain, and even abuse. The song reveals a feeling of being trapped in a vicious cycle of love and hate, where the singer is unable to walk away despite the toxicity of the relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of emotional torment where the singer finds pleasure in the pain and abuse, mirroring the warped and distorted understanding of love in abusive relationships. This theme is emphasized in the chorus of the song where Rihanna sings, "Just gonna stand there and watch me burn, But that's alright because I like the way it hurts."
In the verse performed by Eminem, the lyrics describe the internal struggle associated with a toxic relationship. He acknowledges the damage caused by his own behavior, including violence towards his partner. However, he also reveals a sense of helplessness where the need for love and the thrill of making up after a fight outweigh the consequences of the trauma. The song raises awareness about the seriousness of domestic violence, and the impact it has on the mental and physical health of the victims. The use of the metaphor of fire and burning throughout the song describes the intense yet destructive nature of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Just gonna stand there and watch me burn
You are just watching me suffer and not do anything about it, but that's fine because I actually enjoy the pain.
Just gonna stand there and hear me cry
You are just listening to me cry and not helping, but that's okay because I love how you lie and manipulate me.
I can't tell you what it really is
I cannot describe what I feel, but I can only mention how it feels like.
I can only tell you what it feels like
I can only explain the physical sensations I am experiencing.
And right now it's a steel knife in my windpipe
I feel like someone is choking me with a knife, and it's hard to breathe.
As long as the wrong feels right it's like I'm in flight
Even though I know it's wrong, it feels so good that it's as if I'm flying.
High off a love, drunk from my hate,
I'm intoxicated with the feeling of love and hate at the same time.
It's like I'm huffing paint and I love it the more I suffer, I suffocate
It's like I'm addicted to the pain, and the more I go through it, the more I want to suffocate and suffer.
She fucking hates me and I love it.
Even though she hates me, I still love it because it gives me attention and affection.
No you ain't. Come back we're running right back.
No, you cannot leave me. Come back to me, and we'll keep returning to this cycle of abuse.
It's so insane cause when it's going good, it's going great
Our relationship is so crazy because when it's good, it's amazing.
But when it's bad it's awful, I feel so ashamed I snapped
When our relationship is bad, it's terrible, and I feel guilty for losing my temper.
Who's that dude?
Who is that guy you are talking to?
"I don't even know his name."
I have no idea what his name is.
I laid hands on her, I'll never stoop so low again
I physically harmed her, and I promise to never do it again.
You ever love somebody so much you can barely breathe when you're with 'em
Have you ever loved someone so much that it takes your breath away when you're together?
Got that warm fuzzy feeling
I have that warm and comfortable feeling around you.
Now you're getting fucking sick of looking at 'em
Now I am tired of seeing you and being around you.
You swore you'd never hit 'em; never do nothing to hurt 'em
You promised to never hurt them physically or emotionally.
So they say you're best to go your separate ways
People say it's best for us to break up and go our separate ways.
Yesterday is over, it's a different day
We cannot dwell on our past mistakes, we need to focus on moving forward.
But your temper's just as bad as mine is
Your temper is as bad as mine, and we both need to work on controlling it.
Maybe that's what happens when a tornado meets a volcano
Maybe this is what happens when two people with strong personalities and emotions come together.
All I know is I love you too much to walk away though
I love you too much to leave you, even if our relationship is toxic and harmful.
Next time? There will be no next time!
If you try to leave me again, I won't let you. There won't be a 'next time.'
I apologize even though I know its lies
I am apologizing even though I don't mean it and know it's empty words.
Now I know we said things, did things that we didn't mean
We both said and did things we didn't mean and regret.
But your temper's just as bad as mine is
We both have terrible tempers and need to work on controlling our emotions.
If she ever tries to fucking leave again
If she dares to leave me again,
Im'a tie her to the bed and set this house on fire
I will tie her up and burn the house down if she tries to leave me again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER JUNIOR GRANT, HOLLY BROOKS, HOLLY HAFERMANN, MARSHALL B. III MATHERS
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