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When Love & Hate Collide
Studio 99 Lyrics
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Instead of slamming down the phone girl, for the hundredth time
I got your number on my wall, but I ain′t gonna make that call
When divided we stand baby, united we fall
Got the time got a chance gonna make it
Got my hands on your heart gonna take it
All I know I can't fight this flame
Cause I′m crazy 'bout you baby, time after time
Without you
One night alone Is like a year without you baby
Do you have a heart of stone
Without you
Can't stop the hurt inside
When love and hate collide
I don′t wanna fight no more, I don′t know what we're fighting for
When we treat each other baby, like an act of war
I could tell a million lies and it would come as no surprise
When the truth is like a stranger, hits you right between the eyes
There′s a time and a place and a reason
And I know I got a love to believe in
All I know got to win this time
You could have a change of heart, if you would only change your mind
Cause I'm crazy ′bout you baby... Crazy... Crazy
Without you
One night alone
Is like a year without you baby
Do you have a heart of stone
Without you
One night alone
Is like a year without you baby
If you have a heart at all
Without you
Can't stop the hurt inside
When love and hate collide
The lyrics of Studio 99's "When Love & Hate Collide" speak of a tumultuous relationship between two people who are constantly fighting and unable to see eye to eye. Despite their differences, the singer pleads with the other person to reconsider their feelings and change their mind. The lines "You could have a change of heart, if you would only change your mind" highlight the desperation the singer feels to make the relationship work.
The chorus of the song expresses the pain and hurt the singer experiences when they are not with their lover. The lyrics "One night alone is like a year without you baby" suggests that their love is all-consuming, and they cannot imagine life without it. The line "Do you have a heart of stone" hints that the singer feels their lover is cold and uncaring, and the separation is causing them a great deal of emotional pain.
The final verse of the song conveys the singer's attempt to reconcile and patch things up with their lover. They acknowledge that they can't keep fighting, and there's a time and a place for everything. The singer believes they have a love to believe in and pleads for their lover to give them a chance to make things work.
Overall, "When Love & Hate Collide" speaks to the struggles of relationships and the pain that comes along with them. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation, passion, and heartbreak, making it relatable and resonant with many audiences.
Line by Line Meaning
You could have a change of heart, if you would only change your mind
If you’re willing to think differently, you could have a different viewpoint about this situation
Instead of slamming down the phone girl, for the hundredth time
Rather than reacting impulsively and ending our conversation abruptly like you’ve done so many times before
I got your number on my wall, but I ain′t gonna make that call
I have your contact information, but I won’t initiate contact this time
When divided we stand baby, united we fall
If we continue to be at odds with one another, it will only lead to our mutual downfall
Got the time got a chance gonna make it
I have the moment and the opportunity to succeed
Got my hands on your heart gonna take it
I have access to your deepest feelings and emotions, and I intend to use that to my advantage
All I know I can't fight this flame
I am unable to resist this intense passion I have for you
Cause I′m crazy 'bout you baby, time after time
I have a consistent and intense admiration for you, no matter how many times I feel it
Without you
One night alone
Is like a year without you baby
Do you have a heart of stone
Being without you even for a moment feels like an eternity because I care for you deeply, and I wonder if you don’t feel the same way
Can't stop the hurt inside
When love and hate collide
I am emotionally wounded when we clash despite our love for one another
I don′t wanna fight no more, I don′t know what we're fighting for
I am not interested in continuing this disagreement, and I am unaware of its root cause
When we treat each other baby, like an act of war
We are being combative and defensive towards one another as if we’re engaged in a severe conflict
I could tell a million lies and it would come as no surprise
I could deceive you numerous times, but it wouldn’t be unexpected
When the truth is like a stranger, hits you right between the eyes
The truth can feel unfamiliar and harmful when it’s unexpected and unequivocally presented
There′s a time and a place and a reason
The occurrence of events is influenced by the timing, location, and rationale for them
And I know I got a love to believe in
I am aware that I have deep love that can hold me together and keep me steady
All I know got to win this time
I’m going to be triumphant this time around, no matter what it takes
If you have a heart at all
I question if you possess fundamental emotions and feelings
Can't stop the hurt inside
When love and hate collide
The discord between our love and animosity is causing me internal pain that I cannot ignore
Contributed by Daniel F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.