(2) Steve Lacy (July 23, 1934 – June 4, 2004), born Steven Norman Lackritz in New York City, was an American jazz saxophonist and composer recognized as one of the important players of soprano saxophone. Coming to prominence in the 1950s as a progressive dixieland musician, Lacy went on to a long and prolific career. He worked extensively in experimental jazz and to a lesser extent in free improvisation, but Lacy's music was typically melodic and tightly structured. Lacy also became a highly distinctive composer, with compositions often built out of little more than a single questioning phrase, repeated several times.
After Lacy was diagnosed with cancer in August 2003, he continued playing and teaching until weeks before his death on June 4, 2004 at the age of 69.
Haterlovin
Steve Lacy Lyrics
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I hate you just as much as I love you
I hate you just as much as I love you
I hate you just as much as I love you
I hate you just as much as I love you
I hate you just as much as I love you
I hate you just as much as I love you
I hate you just as much as I love you
I hate you just as much as I love you
′Cause you're opening up, and I can′t even touch you
What kinda shit is that? Damn, I kinda take it back
Tripping one on one was cool 'til I fell in love with you
I fucked up, don't know what to do with myself
′Times I feel like I′m gon' die alone by myself
Damn, I wish I could have been a clone, date myself
Anyway, it′s all my fault, I emptied out all of myself
We'll still be friends by default
I hate you just as much as I love you
I hate you just as much as I love you
I hate you just as much as I love you
I hate you just as much as I love...
I hate you just as much as I love you
I hate you just as much as I love you
I hate you just as much as I love you
I hate you just as much as I love you
I hate you just as much as I love you
I hate you just as much as I love you
I hate you just as much as I love you
I hate you just as much as I love you
I hate you!
Steve Lacy's song "Haterlovin" is an introspective exploration of conflicting emotions. The repeated lines "I hate you just as much as I love you" reflect the internal turmoil and ambivalence the singer is experiencing towards a romantic partner. The lyrics are a direct expression of the push-pull dynamic of love-hate relationships - the tension between attraction and repulsion, desire and rejection.
The second verse reveals that the source of the singer's frustration is the partner's emotional unavailability - "′Cause you're opening up, and I can′t even touch you". The singer is torn between wanting to get closer to the partner and feeling shut out from their emotional world. The frustration leads to self-doubt and a feeling of hopelessness - "′Times I feel like I′m gon' die alone by myself". The singer even fantasizes about being able to date himself, reflecting a desire for self-sufficiency and independence.
Despite the complexity of the emotions being expressed, the chorus remains simple and direct, with the repeated line "I hate you just as much as I love you" driving home the core message of the song. Ultimately, the final line "I hate you!" is delivered with a mix of resignation and defiance, acknowledging the realities of the relationship while also refusing to be consumed by negative emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate you just as much as I love you
My feelings towards you are equally divided between hate and love.
′Cause you're opening up, and I can′t even touch you
You are becoming more vulnerable and open, but I am unable to connect with you in that way.
What kinda shit is that? Damn, I kinda take it back
I am frustrated by the situation and regret what I said.
Tripping one on one was cool 'til I fell in love with you
Casual dating was fun until I developed deep feelings for you.
I fucked up, don't know what to do with myself
I made a mistake and am unsure of how to move forward.
′Times I feel like I′m gon' die alone by myself
At times, I worry that I will be alone for the rest of my life.
Damn, I wish I could have been a clone, date myself
I wish I could have a relationship with someone like me.
Anyway, it′s all my fault, I emptied out all of myself
I am to blame for the problems in the relationship, as I gave everything I had and am now depleted.
We'll still be friends by default
Despite the issues in our relationship, we will remain friends because we have no other choice.
I hate you!
I still have strong negative feelings towards you.
Writer(s): Steve Thomas Lacy-moya
Contributed by Chase E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Taylor
on Infrunami
Bruh, im so slow, that i didnt even get that he was tryna say in front of me but used the word infrunami cuz it sounds like it. i know its not a real word, but still. its the thought that counts tho
hadgebehfds
on Bad Habit
hello
DBC1776
on Bad Habit
What happened to Wee Sing videos from YouTube except Sillyville?