I Hate This Part
The Pussy Cat Dolls/The Pussycat Dolls Lyrics

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We're drivin' slow through the snow on 5th Avenue
And right now radio's all that we can hear
Now we ain't talked since we left, it's so overdue
It's cold outside but between us it's worse in here

The world slows down
But my heart beats fast right now
I know this is the part
Where the end starts

I can't take it any longer
Thought that we were stronger
All we do is linger
Slippin' through our fingers
I don't wanna try now
All that's left's goodbye to
Find a way that I can tell you

I hate this part right here
I hate this part right here
I just can't take your tears
I hate this part right here

Everyday, seven takes of the same old scene
Seems we're bound by the laws of the same routine
Gotta talk to you now 'fore we go to sleep
But will we sleep once I tell you what's hurting me

The world slows down
But my heart beats fast right now
I know this is the part
Where the end starts

I can't take it any longer
Thought that we were stronger
All we do is linger
Slippin' through our fingers
I don't wanna try now
All that's left's goodbye to
Find a way that I can tell you

I hate this part right here
I hate this part right here
I just can't take your tears
I hate this part right here

I know you'll ask me to hold on
And carry on like nothin's wrong
But there is no more time for lies
'Cause I see sunset in your eyes

I can't take it any longer
Thought that we were stronger (can't take this)
All we do is linger (slippin' through our fingers)
Slipping through our fingers
I don't wanna try now
All that's left's goodbye to (goodbye now)
Find a way that I can tell you

That I gotta do it
I gotta do it
I gotta do it
I hate this part
I gotta do it
I gotta do it
I gotta do it, oh

I hate this part right here
I hate this part right here
I just can't take these tears
I hate this part right here

Overall Meaning

The Pussycat Dolls' song "I Hate This Part" depicts the moment when a relationship is falling apart and the couple is struggling to communicate effectively. The first two lines set a melancholic mood as the couple drives slowly through the snow listening to the radio, unable to talk to each other. The chorus repeats the lyrics "I hate this part right here" to express the agony of facing the inevitable end of the relationship. The couple is stuck in an unproductive cycle, bound by routines and unable to express their true feelings to each other. The lyrics reveal a sense of sentimental frustration, where the singer is torn between holding on and letting go. The song features a powerful contrast between the external world that slows down and their internal world that speeds up as they approach the moment of truth. The line "I see sunset in your eyes" symbolizes the end of a chapter, as the sun sets on their relationship.

Overall, the song reflects the feeling of helplessness that one experiences when they know that their relationship is coming to an end, and the painful realization that sometimes, in love, there are no clear answers.

Line by Line Meaning

We're drivin' slow through the snow on 5th Avenue
We're driving slowly down 5th Avenue in the snow.

And right now radio's all that we can hear
All we can hear right now is the radio.

Now we ain't talked since we left, it's so overdue
We haven't talked since we left, and it's long overdue.

It's cold outside but between us it's worse in here
It's cold outside, but it's worse between us.

The world slows down
Everything seems to slow down.

But my heart beats fast right now
But my heart is beating fast right now.

I know this is the part
I know this is the part of our conversation.

Where the end starts
Where the end of our relationship starts.

I can't take it any longer
I can't handle this anymore.

Thought that we were stronger
I thought we were stronger than this.

All we do is linger
We just keep dragging this out.

Slippin' through our fingers
Our relationship is slipping away.

I don't wanna try now
I don't want to keep trying anymore.

All that's left's goodbye to
All that's left is for us to say goodbye.

Find a way that I can tell you
I need to find a way to tell you this.

I hate this part right here
I hate this part of our relationship.

I just can't take your tears
I just can't handle seeing you cry.

Everyday, seven takes of the same old scene
Every day, we have the same conversation over and over.

Seems we're bound by the laws of the same routine
It feels like we're stuck in a routine and can't get out.

Gotta talk to you now 'fore we go to sleep
I have to talk to you before we go to sleep.

But will we sleep once I tell you what's hurting me
But will we be able to sleep once I tell you what's been bothering me?

I know you'll ask me to hold on
I know you'll ask me to keep trying.

And carry on like nothin's wrong
And act like everything is okay.

But there is no more time for lies
But I can't lie anymore.

'Cause I see sunset in your eyes
I can see the end of our relationship in your eyes.

I gotta do it
I have to do this.

I hate this part
I hate this part of our relationship.

I just can't take these tears
I just can't handle these tears.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jonas Jeberg, Lucas Secon, Mich Hansen, Wayne Hector

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Comments from YouTube:

Duskdog717

11y↑149

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how good this song actually is? The lyrics, the imagery, the description of a moment we've all felt -- that moment when you have to be the strong one and bring up a painful topic you've both been avoiding... it's wonderful, and the music fits the mood so well. It still amazes me that this is a Pussycat Dolls song.

Puffy Puff

2y↑4

THANK YOU. This song is so underated and from the artist it's just crazy that she carried that vocal so well. Hands down my favorite childgood song

Pie Pierrot

2y↑41

2:39 always gets me for some reason. That one line " 'cause I see sunset in your eyes" sends shiver down my spine, it's just so sad but so good.

ShinbiBelldandy

14y↑24

I love this song. It makes me think of a relationship that's run it's course & you love the person & that's what makes the break up hard. You dont want it to end but you dont want to just settle, you know?

Angela S

5y↑119

This song is truly heart breaking. The innocence of being a kid is bliss.

MinSuga's Wifeuuh

7y↑1.9K

I love how Nicole harmonized so well with herself :')

jung shooketh

7y↑25

it's min yoongi 😛

MinSuga's Wifeuuh

7y↑29

I caress BTS in my dreams what

Low-key 아미

7y↑73

Bruuhh like every fxxkin video i click on there's an army lmao

yun

7y↑5

MinSuga's Wifeuuh I only caress Rap Monster.

MinSuga's Wifeuuh

6y↑3

I think that was her username before lmao x)))

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Bodão Abestado

6y↑19

Saudades quando as rádios tocava essas músicas, que tempo bom lembro da minha adolescência

FangTheWerewolf

5y↑25

This is one of those songs that when I hear it, the hand of nostalgia itself grabs me and chucks me right into 2007 by force. It gives me a fleeting feeling of my childhood, hearing this on stereos that I never knew the location of.

Jackie Diaz

43w↑6

2023 and it’s still a jam ❤

shorteey369

5y↑16

I honestly never used to like this song, until one day I found myself in the exact same situation they’re singing about. Now I absolutely love it!

Hannah Piggie

9y↑1K

it's sad how i used to sing every single word of this song so mindlessly back in my childhood days, but now i can't even sing it without feeling pain. hahaha. now i understand what's so hateful about that part.

Roro Sung

9y↑1

Krystal ?? :D

Mystic Tame

9y↑36

That's what's so hard about growing up. You suddenly don't just see it the same, it could have been something you seen or something you felt the whole world is shifted in a new way and you have to suddenly get used to the new view trying to get the old back
I freaking hate growing up

LALIN

9y↑3

Hannah Piggie Roro Sung K-popers here ? :'D

Roro Sung

9y↑3

yehet :D

LALIN

9y↑1

Ohorat x)

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Xavier Guidroz

12y↑5

I love this song, though it is full of such sweet sorrow, the piano melody makes it so peaceful but also so tragic; not just a hit, a beautiful masterpiece.

Trent Brooks

1y↑4

Years later and this is still gold, nostalgia

distantdreaming

12y↑10

This song makes me cry every time. My mom told me this was how she felt when she separated from my dad. Now I cry every time. We're better off and I still see him, but it still sucks. I hate this part...

Mathabo Moffat

3y↑23

I used to sing this at the top of the my lungs as a kid but right now I can't even sing w/o crying because I understand the lyrics better.

John Pulaski

1y↑1

Beautiful Woman! Powerful voice!👍🏻😞💔

Jnellie Eightyfive

6y↑54

This song got me out of a abusive relationship. Thank you pussycat dolls

ItsGigi

11y↑7

I love this song. The emotions it gets me to while listening to it.

Erla Mae Magtangob

4y↑1K

It's 2020 already, but I'm still here. Who's with me? ❤️

Aimlovesmusic 14

4y↑1

My mom used to have this song and it’s nostalgic to me

Diego Chacon

💔💔💔💔2020

donut

Valerie Selau

🙋😊

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Alyssa Klemme

11y↑13

going through a break up and my feelings took me to this song, I feel so much better listening to this song. I feel like they actually understand me when no one else does

Raquel Pope

3y↑2

So many memories come back to me when I hear this song 💙 wow 2020 and still a vibe 🌟

FluffyWeebz

4y↑26

I remember listening to this as a little girl
I'm 15 now
Nostalgia is hitting

I'm 18 now, still here

Rikami

3y↑2

2021 and its still one of my favorites ❣️

Edith Caldera

14y↑2

I love singing this song it never gets old!!

Soy Unstoppable

6y↑3

Eu estava atrás dessa música há anos 💕

Krystina

14y↑4

This song is so powerful. I love when Nicole sings "That I Gotta Do it!!!"

PrincessE

11y

this song never gets old

Carol Crystal

14y

I luv this song..it's very melodic...and nicole's voice is at it's maximum

Alexis Coria

This song 🎶 bring so many memories ❤️

Ashley

14y

This Is One Of My All Time Favorite Songs. <3

•Mighty.Matcha•

i gotta say , this song really brings me the feels , i knew what it meant since i first listened to it ,
and i loved it ever since as its so relatable to my life :(

DALIANA FREITAS

3y↑8

Cá estou em 2021 revivendo essa música ♥️🙌

101sakurakiss

11y

If that's what you want to do then go and do it. Ignore those you say you can't. Music has a huge impact in our daily lives it can match our moods and calm us down. As long as you think your good then you'll get there if you keep trying.

Jasmine Brady

12y

The song describes how distant two people can feel even sitting right next to each other. It's the worst feeling. </3

Morgan Nankivel

I wish we still had music as good as this, today.

Katherine Verne

11y

this song always puts my mood down but it gives me time to think and thinking is good when life wont let u

Sarah

10y

Oh, nostalgia... first heard and mostly listened to this when living in France as an exchange student back in '07-'08. While the memories are kinda depressing (gotta love cabin fever+winter+homesickness), the song is still amazing. Still love it <3

Insha Arabi

4y↑3

Used to play these songs during our family road trips with my dad....he passed away last year in October 2019. It hurts a lot. This song brings back all memories.

Sarah Helms

14y

Damn good heartbreaking song right here. Old images from the past are thumping in my mind, threatening to make me call him. Even this song does this to me, my fingers hit the replay button. I cant stop listening to it. It is intoxicating. <33.

Saoirse Gilmore

12y

this always makes me wanna get up and dance :33

Steve K

People of ANY age can listen to the lyrics of this song and identify with it. It doesn't matter what your age is, if someone brings you down and/or puts you down, they are NOT the person for you. Move on. Never doubt yourself, be strong. At the end of the day some off us only has ourselves to relay on. Be strong, believe in yourself. And as Ringo Starr would say "Peace and Love".😎✌

ForefatherEnt

12y↑1

i really like the pussy cat dolls they rock they help me when im in a bad or grumpy mood this song calmed me right down.

Betty

6y↑3

2018!! I used to have this song on repeat for hours !!

lesterlester

4y↑4

I remember singing this as a kid. Miss those times.

rawritsace

14y

Love this song. Singing loudly in the car type of song

Brittney bauer

12y

I remember listening to this when i was 16. I used to be the kid that posted my sob story. Im 18 now, and im about to get married.... just because your 16 doesnt mean you can't find the one you love(:

Cesyiny Opikokew

3y↑2

2021 and still one of my favs!!❤️

gabbi

15y

i agree, im not a big fan of them, but i think this is one of their better songs. it is a song for people who are in love. i can't stop. i'm addicted. &hearts

Jnellie Eightyfive

2020 and this still hits hard

Juuh

6y↑3

Melhor música delas

Elaina Love

12y

i love this song it brings up so many memorys :(

TheKlmfg

14y

this song actually does bring alot of memories! i feel depressed now i had so much fun!

Lyra Soulsilver

Love this song! ❤️❤️❤️

Patricia Harber

11y

I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH

callie

9y↑7

love this song i could listen to this all day

sabichou410

14y↑3

I LOVE THIS SONG !!!

Camilo Chávez González

13y

Esta cancion me perfora el corazon :'(

Chyenne Payne

11y

Cant stop listening to this song <3 I miss music like this!

CsabaTheHun

15y

this is such an amazing song. I love it♥

Mohamed Mohamed Mohamed Mohamed

52w↑2

2023 and still this music so wonderful ❤

lassad hammi

50w

Son i love you ❤

Gorret Asaba

2y↑3

Its 2022 and I still love this song.

WinsterG

14y

whenever i cant sleep, i listen to this song and it helps me relax

Natty lira

2016 and I still love it

Anna Scanlan

31w

This song is my childhood 🥰🥺

Nicole Larson

13y↑1

This song relates to me so much. when me and my boyfriend fight this is exactly how i feel.

Kirukitsu

11y

I usually don't listen to pop, but I enjoy this song -w-

Anne C.

10y↑83

This song brings back so many memories. I miss those good days I had back then.

SimiAde

10y↑3

Makes you wanna cry doesnt it?

Anne C.

10y↑2

Sometimes. The good times are gone now and all I have are memories of them. sigh.

chloegee

10y↑1

***** it makes me wanna cry. I miss the old music, so much better

luyla1

10y↑1

Anne C. why cant u have good time now. what did u had at the past

Anne C.

10y↑1

You got a point, luyla1. I do have good times now, but back then, my grandma was alive and she died 4 months before song came out. So before she died, my grandma gave us really nice memories and she made my childhood good along with my pap (who's still alive.) Things can't be the same.

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TheRodriguezJohn

14y

i love this song it has good lyrics

carolinexox31297

13y

iv liked this song for 2 years and i never get tired of it cuz i can toottalllyy relate this song 100%:)

@hailey4real

I love this song even though i understand it and its sad but i relate to it

Ash E

14y

This song is really good. Love it.

Kay Vertalics

11y↑1

Still loving the Pussycat dolls songs

Maru Angelo Maglalang Santos

1y↑6

this is not a song, this is a memory.

Madsterpaige

14y

This song is so good I love it!!! It reminds me of my bf and i breaking up. it is also very catchy and i feel like listening to it over and over!!

Sammii Chapman

14y

I LOVE THIS SONG!!

Shikinah Angustia

I always sing this song when im bored. I really like pussycat dolls songs! 😊😊

Vanessa K

14y

I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH!!!:)

Rafael Melo

3y↑2

It's nice to remember the past with this song.

Lexy Marie

8y↑3

I used to listen to this song when I was like 8 or 9 and now I actually understand the meaning. what's life ahhh. this is a deep song.

Tiana Kivett

11y

I don't understand how I can forget such a beautiful song like this one

Inshirah bint Sami Aman Khalifah

13y

I'm at this part in my life and I feel this song so hard RIGHT NOW!

Gabby Falcon

11y

love this song its my jam

novavira

11y

Its 2013, And i still listen to this song<3 Im still in love with it..

Dee Montez

10y

This song always hurts a little when I hear it and then I remember why... Oh the pain...

Q. Anne Vestal

9y↑9

I can't even sing this song without feeling pain anymore...

Sherry Gilson

14y

love this song... havent heard it for awhile

Jaxeny Cardenas

11y

i love high pitches songs there just so powerful

Noine Crew

9y↑2

2015 and still a amazing song.

sarakrottenerg23

14y

this song is amazing.. i sing it every day <33

Courtney Hawley

2y↑2

I was 15 when this song came out … sang it like I understood … 28 now and every word means so much

Jacob Figard

8y↑8

funny how when we're older we feel the lyrics more deeply since we actually understand them..

212musicfan

12y

I'm listening to this now and forever. Nuff said.

Inésita Mendoza

13y

I LOVE THIS SONG WITH ALL MY HEART AND CRAZY FOR IT.

destiny stevenson

11y

i wanna sing it over and over

marlfox5353

12y

This song is exactly how I'm feeling right now...only making me cry more...

Suhasshinni Punithan

This song man oh man 😻 it's 2022 and I'm still listening to it !!!

Ambrosia Callies

9y↑434

i used to listen to this and just enjoy the beat, now i understand it.

riri457

Ambrosia Callies same !

Muani Muani

Same

Ryan Schneider

Still one of the best sounding songs even 10 years later!

MartianWonders

14y

I keep going back to the same old even though I know it's going to hurt me. The first time I heard this song I had nothing to relate it with but now it seems like it's the best way to describe these past two months :( It's so hard to let go...even if you're the one who decided it.