When Love And Hate Collide
Taylor Swift / Def Leppard 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
[Repeat Chorus]
[SOLO]
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 Taylor Swift and Def Leppard's "When Love & Hate Collide" convey a sense of desperation and yearning for reconciliation after a tumultuous love affair. The song begins with the singer expressing a desire for their partner to have a "change of heart" and "change [their] mind" about ending the relationship, imploring them not to "slam down the phone" and leave for good. The singer suggests that staying united is the only way for the relationship to succeed, as the two parties are destined to "fall" if they continue to be "divided".
Later on in the song, the singer admits that they don't want to fight anymore, but they don't know why they're fighting in the first place. They express a willingness to do whatever it takes to win back their partner's love, stating that they have "got a love to believe in". The chorus repeats the idea that the pain of being without their partner is unbearable, and that the two emotions of love and hate are colliding within them. The final lines of the song express a hope that their partner still has a "heart at all", suggesting that the relationship is at a critical crossroads.
Overall, "When Love & Hate Collide" is a poignant portrayal of a love affair that has hit a rough patch. The lyrics convey a yearning for reconciliation and a hope that the relationship can be salvaged, despite the hurt and pain that has been inflicted on both parties.
Line by Line Meaning
You could have a change of heart, if you would only change your mind
It's possible for you to change your feelings towards me, but you have to make a conscious decision to do so.
Instead of slamming down the phone girl, for the hundredth time
Don't just hang up on me because you're angry, let's talk it through.
I got your number on my wall, but I ain't gonna make that call
I have your contact information, but I'm not going to initiate contact with you.
When divided we stand baby, united we fall
If we remain divided, we can't succeed and will inevitably fail.
Got the time got a chance gonna make it
I have the time and opportunity to make this relationship work.
Got my hands on your heart gonna take it
I have the chance to win your love and I'm going to take it.
All I know I can't fight this flame
I'm so attracted to you, I can't resist your pull.
Cause I'm crazy 'bout you baby, time after time
I have strong feelings for you that don't waver.
Without you
One night alone Is like a year without you baby
Being away from you feels unbearable, like time moves slowly.
Do you have a heart of stone
It seems like you don't care about me at all - is this true?
Can't stop the hurt inside
When love and hate collide
Our relationship is painful and complicated when mixed emotions are involved.
I don't wanna fight no more, I don't know what we're fighting for
I'm tired of arguing with you, I don't even remember why we're doing it anymore.
When we treat each other baby, like an act of war
Our disagreements have turned into emotional battles where we're both trying to win.
I could tell a million lies and it would come as no surprise
You don't trust me because I've lied so much in the past.
When the truth is like a stranger, hits you right between the eyes
It's difficult to accept the truth when it's something we don't want to hear.
There's a time and a place and a reason
And I know I got a love to believe in
I'm confident that our relationship has a strong foundation and I'm willing to work towards making it successful.
All I know got to win this time
I'm determined to come out on top and make this relationship work.
If you have a heart at all
It seems like you're not responding to me emotionally, am I wrong?
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: J. ELLIOTT, R. SAVAGE
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@raejose9201
You could have a change of heart, if you would only change your mind
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
You could have a change of heart, if you would only change your mind
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
[Repeat Chorus]
[SOLO]
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
@Morten_Nielsen1979
Her voice and this song sure is a good combination. Sounds absolutedly wonderful ♥️.
@JiTiAr35
Would like to hear her perform this song again live.
@hallyuotaku2777
we can all agree that Taylor Swift's voice is a voice of an angel
@hugodomingo3765
Would an authentic person ask you to set them on a pedestal?
@tonybadams1
It is protected by corporations., Without energy at all and any music. the therapist would confirm.
@andrewmurphy7618
Still not paying those ticket prices
@thomaswinterheart1262
She is lightyears away from Floor Jansen, Simone Simons or hundreds of other female metal vocalists but her voice is " quite nice" at least
@sotnec1596
She has such a great taste in music, this is very good
@lifeofpoi2212
i keep coming back from 8 years ago realizing the song that used to break me can no longer make me cry no more :( it s sad to know that no matter how deep love is if that person is just not for you. Time will heal you.
@justgonnastandthere5474
Sometimes, it's a kind of heartbreak time could never mend.