Members
* Lee Hobson Hollis – vocals
* Frank Rahm – guitar
* Roger Ingenthron – guitar
* Markus Weilemann – bass
* Matthias "Beppo" Götte – drums
Discography
* Don't Forget the Fun 7" EP split with Walterelf (1985) X-Mist Records
* Something to Prove (1986) We Bite Records
* Get on the Stage live 7" EP (1987) We Bite Records
* Nothing Is Easy (1987) We Bite Records
* Common Thread (1990) X-Mist Records
* Thanks live album (1990) Dead-Eye Records
* Eating Glass (1992) X-Mist Records
* Joe (1992) X-Mist Records
* Shit For Sale (1994) G.U.N. Records
* Family Values (1995) G.U.N. Records
* Get Off the Stage live (1996) G.U.N. Records
* Coffee, Hair and Real Life compilation (1997)
* Set An Example (2004) Common Thread Records
* A Columbus Feeling (2010) Rookie Records
Hate Me
Spermbirds Lyrics
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Disappointments and breakdowns
But I didn't ask to be here
And you didn't have to hang around
Well so what's new
‘cause I blame you
For that and so much more
And I'm not your w***e
Like a ten ton half-track
I gonna cross your line
Just like a common maniac
In the sunshine
Chorus: Hate me - hate me
You want me to break you gotta make me
Hate me - hate me
Give me a reason to live
Hate me - Hate me
So what's happened lately
Hate me - hate me
Give me a reason to live
Just an observation
Before you go to hell
You don`t like me and I don`t like you
And I`m sure
It`s just as well
Did I ever tell you how much I don`t like you?
Chorus: Hate me - hate me
You want me to break you gotta make me
Hate me - hate me
Give me a reason to live
Hate me - Hate me
So what's happened lately
Hate me - hate me
Give me a reason to live
The lyrics of the song "Hate Me" by Spermbirds might come across as aggressive and confrontational, but they are actually a commentary on a toxic relationship where both parties blame each other for their problems. The opening lines especially reveal the bitterness and frustration felt by the singer towards their partner, who continuously blames them for everything that goes wrong in their life. However, the singer quickly turns the tables by admitting that they also blame their partner equally for their own problems. The use of the word parasite implies that the partner is leeching off the singer, taking advantage of their role in the relationship and not giving anything in return.
The chorus of the song reveals the title of the song, and serves as a call to action for the partner to finally put an end to the fight and "make" the singer break. The repeated phrase "give me a reason to live" shows that the singer is tired of the constant back and forth, and would rather either have a resolution to the conflict or just end the relationship entirely. The closing lines of the song, "Did I ever tell you how much I don't like you?", further emphasize the irreparable damage that has been done to the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you blame me for your problems
You hold me responsible for every trouble you face
Disappointments and breakdowns
Everything that falls apart and doesn't meet your hopes
But I didn't ask to be here
I didn't choose to be around you
And you didn't have to hang around
You are willingly staying around me
Well so what's new
That's nothing new
‘cause I blame you
I hold you responsible
For that and so much more
For that and many other things
You're just a parasite
You are draining me out
And I'm not your w***e
I'm not going to be at your mercy
Like a ten ton half-track
I am as persistent as a heavy-duty vehicle
I gonna cross your line
I am going to challenge your limits
Just like a common maniac
Like someone who is crazy and acts on impulse
In the sunshine
With full force and without any inhibitions
Did I ever tell you how much I don't like you?
I really don't like you and it's no secret
Just an observation
Just something I noticed
Before you go to hell
Before you fall into trouble
You don't like me and I don't like you
We both have antipathy towards each other
And I'm sure it's just as well
It's probably best that way
Chorus: Hate me - hate me
Dislike me all you want
You want me to break you gotta make me
If you want me to give up, you have to make me
Give me a reason to live
Provide me with some purpose
So what's happened lately
What's going on recently
Give me a reason to live
I need some fulfillment and reason to go on
Contributed by Maya R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.