Love To Hate
Tarja Lyrics

Made of stone
You have built walls around your heart, making it seem like you are heartless.

Behind the walls
The walls are symbolic of the boundaries you have created to protect yourself from any potential pain or hurt.

A heart afraid of breaking
You are scared to open your heart and let anyone in, because you are not sure if they will be able to handle it with care.

Shades of fear
The different types of fears (like abandonment, rejection, etc.) have influenced your life and how you perceive the world.

Stained your life
The fears have left an indelible mark on your life, affecting every aspect of it.

A child afraid of waking
You feel vulnerable and scared, like a child who wakes up from a nightmare.

Numb with in
You have become emotionally detached from yourself and others, possibly to avoid feeling the pain.

The sadness won’t find you
You have become adept at hiding your sadness, to the point where it seems like it cannot find you.

No return
You have made a conscious decision to continue down the path of self-isolation, despite knowing that there is no turning back.

No way home
The path you have chosen in life has made it difficult for you to find your way back to happiness and contentment.

You’re burning all the bridges
You are intentionally destroying any connections you have with others, making it harder for them to reach out to you.

Stories told
People have tried to understand you by listening to your stories, but it has not provided a clear picture of who you really are.

I’ve read your book
The singer has taken the time to try and understand your life story and the reasons behind your actions.

Where anger writes the pages
Your anger is the driving force behind your words and actions, which is evident in your storytelling.

Search within
You need to look inside yourself to find the answers you seek, instead of relying on external factors like anger and fear.

The empty words
Your words have become meaningless and empty, devoid of any real emotion or substance.

The answers you’ll find at the end
The only way to truly understand yourself and find peace is to continue on the path you are on, even if it may be difficult.

Who do you think you are?
The singer is questioning your sense of self, possibly because of the negative impact your actions have on those around you.

I gave you the stars
The singer has given you the best of what they had to offer in a relationship, but it was not enough to make you happy.

You made them fall from the sky
Your negativity and destructive behavior have caused the relationship to fail, despite the singer's efforts.

So this is my goodbye
The singer has decided to end the relationship, as it is no longer fulfilling or healthy for either of them.

Swimming in the scarlet rain
The singer is describing the emotional pain you are experiencing as a result of your actions.

Far away
You are trying to escape from the negative emotions you are feeling, even if it means distancing yourself from others or the situation.

Embracing a thousand blades
You are causing yourself pain and hurt, like giving yourself a thousand cuts.

Flies away
The negative emotions are still present and have not gone away, despite your efforts to ignore or avoid them.

Breaking the cage, run against the flames
You need to break free from the cycle of negative behavior and confront your problems, instead of running away from them.

Distrust and bitterness
Your negative emotions have turned into feelings of distrust and bitterness towards yourself and others.

It dies today
The cycle of negativity and hurt stops today, and you start on a path to healing and growth.

Lose your rage, save what still remains
You need to let go of the anger and negativity that is holding you back, in order to save the relationships and life you still have.

Despair and loneliness
Your negative emotions are leading to an overall sense of despair and loneliness in your life.

Why you love to hate?
The singer is questioning why you have become so attached to your negative emotions, and why you continue to push people away instead of seeking help.

Washed the pain
You have finally acknowledged the pain and are taking steps to deal with it and move past it.

Time in vain, thinking of tomorrow
You have wasted time and energy thinking about the future, instead of focusing on the present and taking steps to improve your life.

Dust of shame
The shame and guilt you feel from your negative behavior are beginning to settle and become a part of your life.

No more rain
The tears and sadness are beginning to dry up, as you take steps towards a more positive and healthy life.

Brush away my sorrow
You are taking ownership of your emotions and actively trying to move past them, instead of simply ignoring or pushing them away.