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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

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!

Overall Meaning

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

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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

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