I Hate U
SZA
"I Hate U" is a song by American singer SZA. Originally released in August … Read Full Bio ↴"I Hate U" is a song by American singer SZA. Originally released in August 2021 on her SoundCloud, along with two other songs ("Joni" and "Nightbird"), it eventually received a release on major platforms on December 3, 2021, after garnering popularity on the video-sharing app TikTok. A break-up song, it finds SZA detailing what went wrong in a past relationship, expressing resentment towards her ex, but acknowledging that she still misses them. "I Hate U" is an electro-R&B song with a "crunching", dark instrumental, containing a relaxed, "ethereal" chorus, and hip hop-influenced verses.

I Hate U
SZA Lyrics


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I be so sick of you niggas, y'all contradicting
I be so bored with myself, can you come and fuck me?
I feel so ordinary, 'cept when you around me
Treat me like corduroy, wear me out
Arguments, you air me out
Trippin' 'bout your whereabouts
I can't keep no conflict with you
Boy, can we just rub it out?
I don't want no static with you, you know you my plug
And I can't shake this habit, no

I've been up, baby
Heavy reminiscin'
Heavy on the missin' you
Wish it was different than what it was (oh yeah)
I've been up, baby
Lost in the lie of us
Lost, ain't no findin' us
I've been up, baby

And if you wondered if I hate you (I do)
Shitty of you to make me feel just like this
What I would do to make you feel just like this
And if you wondered if I hate you (fuck you)
Shitty of you to make me feel just like this
What I would do to make you feel just like this

Used to be too solid 'til you scrambled me
Used to be your rider, you mishandle me
Used to be nonviolent 'til you ambushed me
Now I'm out here wildin' with you
Now I'm out here, silent treatment, that mean no permission (no)
Missionary gettin' borin', can you switch positions? (Yeah)
Hard to save your soul, you don't ever listen, no (no)

I've been up, baby
Heavy reminiscin'
Heavy on the missin' you
Wish it was different than what it was (oh yeah)
I've been up, baby
Lost in the lie of us
Lost, ain't no findin' us
I've been up, baby

And if you wondered if I hate you (I do)
Shitty of you to make me feel just like this
What I would do to make you feel just like this
And if you wondered if I hate you (fuck you)




Shitty of you to make me feel just like this
What I would do to make you feel just like this

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of SZA's song "i hate u" express frustration, boredom, and anger towards a lover who is constantly causing conflict and contradicting themselves. SZA's verses showcase her vulnerability and how she feels ordinary in most situations but feels special when around her lover. The lyrics also touch on her desires, as well as her willingness to tolerate the situation even though it's detrimental to her.


The song's chorus explicitly confirms the title and repeats that she hates the lover who made her feel this way. She reveals how frustrating it is to want to make someone else feel the same anger and pain they have caused to her. SZA explains how the lover used to handle her with kid gloves but then mistreated her, leaving her feeling hurt and alone.


The song touches on the themes of love, frustration, and betrays how one person can handle a situation, ultimately garnering mixed emotions like love and hatred. These feelings are quite commonplace in romantic relationships, where one never thinks of ending things despite the turmoil. Overall, SZA's i hate u is a vulnerable and relatable expression of heartbreak and the nuances of love.


Line by Line Meaning

I be so sick of you niggas, y'all contradicting
I am tired of dealing with men who say one thing and do another.


I be so bored with myself, can you come and fuck me?
I am looking for someone to distract me from my own boredom and insecurities with physical intimacy.


I feel so ordinary, 'cept when you around me
When I am with you, I feel special and unique, but otherwise I feel average.


Treat me like corduroy, wear me out
You treat me like a worn-out material, using me until I am exhausted.


Arguments, you air me out
You publicly argue with me and embarrass me in front of others.


Trippin' 'bout your whereabouts
I am worried about your location and what you are doing when we are apart.


I can't keep no conflict with you
I cannot continue to argue and fight with you.


Boy, can we just rub it out?
Can we resolve our issues through physical intimacy rather than arguing?


I don't want no static with you, you know you my plug
I do not want any negative tension with you since you are my connection to something I need or want.


And I can't shake this habit, no
I cannot stop myself from coming back to you even though I know it is bad for me.


I've been up, baby
I've been wide awake.


Heavy reminiscin'
Deeply remembering the past.


Heavy on the missin' you
Being overwhelmed with missing you.


Wish it was different than what it was (oh yeah)
I wish our relationship could have been different from what it ended up being.


Lost in the lie of us
I am caught up in the illusion of what our relationship could be rather than what it actually is.


Lost, ain't no findin' us
We are so lost in this relationship that it is impossible to fix.


And if you wondered if I hate you (I do)
You may be curious if I hate you, and the answer is yes.


Shitty of you to make me feel just like this
I blame you for making me feel this way.


What I would do to make you feel just like this
I wish I could make you feel the pain that you have caused me.


Used to be too solid 'til you scrambled me
I used to be confident and strong, but you have messed me up and made me unsure of myself.


Used to be your rider, you mishandle me
I used to ride for you and support you, but you have mistreated me.


Used to be nonviolent 'til you ambushed me
I used to avoid violence, but you caught me off guard and now I am lashing out.


Now I'm out here wildin' with you
I am acting crazy and reckless with you.


Now I'm out here, silent treatment, that mean no permission (no)
I am giving you the silent treatment, which means you do not have my permission to do anything or be around me.


Missionary gettin' borin', can you switch positions? (Yeah)
Our sex life is becoming repetitive and uninteresting, can we try something new?


Hard to save your soul, you don't ever listen, no (no)
It is difficult to help you improve or change when you do not listen to me.


And if you wondered if I hate you (fuck you)
If you are still wondering if I hate you, the answer is a resounding fuck you.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Solana Imani Rowe, Cody Fayne, Dylan Patrice, Robert Bisel, Carter Lang

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Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I be so sick of you niggas, y'all contradicting
I be so bored with myself, can you come and fuck me?
I feel so ordinary, sad when you around me
Treat me like corduroy, wear me out
Arguments, you air me out
Tripping 'bout your whereabouts
I can't keep no conflict with you, boy, can we just rub it out?
I don't want no static with you, you know you my plug
And I can't shake this habit, no

[Pre-Chorus]
I've been up, baby
Heavy reminiscing
Heavy on the missing you
Wish shit was different than what it was (Oh, yeah)
I've been up, baby
Lost in the lie of us
Lost, ain't no finding us
I've been up, baby

[Chorus]
And if you wondered if I hate you (I do)
Shitty of you to make me feel just like this
What I would do to make you feel just like this
And if you wondered if I hate you (Fuck you)
Shitty of you to makе me feel just like this
What I would do to make you feel just likе this

[Verse 2]
Used to be too solid till you scrambled me
Used to be your rider, you mishandle me
Used to be nonviolent till you ambushed me
Now I'm out here wilding with you
Now I'm out here, silent treatment, that mean no permission (No)
Missionary getting boring, can you switch positions? (Yeah)
Hard to save your soul, you don't ever listen, no (No)

[Pre-Chorus]
I've been up, baby
Heavy reminiscing
Heavy on the missing you
Wish shit was different than what it was (Oh, yeah)
I've been up, baby
Lost in the lie of us
Lost, ain't no finding us
I've been up, baby

[Chorus]
And if you wondered if I hate you (I do)
Shitty of you to make me feel just like this
What I would do to make you feel just like this
And if you wondered if I hate you (Fuck you)
Shitty of you to make me feel just like this
What I would do to make you feel just like this



@donnam171

I LOVE the way you can see it in his face.. that lightbulb in his head that goes off when he gets the text.

He is caught in a karmic storm, created from his inability to value her.
He’s deluded about the fact that he’s alone.
Every time he calls her and leaves a voicemail, he’s really just talking to himself.
And yet, she’s all around him. I feel like she is the storm, at least the expression of her pain is.
The monsoon-like and turbulent nature of the weather is parallel to all of the hurt & suffering that she had to endure emotionally from him prior, and he is physically experiencing the reflection of that pain in his present moment. But this isn’t Solana’s undoing. The universe is not “punishing” him. It’s his own undoing.

This is the consequence of not understanding the value of someone’s love, and treating it recklessly. You manifesting your own misery.



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@tayten8530

SZA will forever be one of the top R&B girls.

@poula24

4ever

@kharywilsontenor4712

Forever ever!!!

@tayten8530

@@XxQueenChristinaxX ik lol she has a wide range lmao.

@tl6442

not at the rate she’s dropping music. once a year.👎🏾👎🏾

@ladybug_56

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@yanaleebella9033

Sza never disappoints !!! She is so innovative !! LaKeith Stanfield is so FINE!!!😍

@noahneck6985

literally in a different dimension

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I approve of this message!! 😂 fine fine 😍

@sivialove475

Heavy on da FINEEE😭😍

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