Hate
Tinavie Lyrics


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I breathe in hate, but I'm so quiet
I feel pain, but I don't cry
I'm black inside, but I feel shine
I'm so sick, but I can smile

I hate you, babe
I'll break you, babe
I want to kill you, babe
But I love you, babe





Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Hate" by Tinavie reveal a complicated and conflicting emotional state. The first verse expresses the paradoxical feelings of being full of hate but still remaining quiet and seemingly peaceful on the outside. The following lines suggest that while the singer might experience pain internally, they refuse to express it through tears. The line "I'm black inside, but I feel shine" further complicates the conflicting emotions, as it seems to suggest that despite the darkness within, there is still some light shining through. Finally, the verse ends with an ironic statement about being able to smile through sickness.


The chorus, on the other hand, takes a more straightforward approach to the turmoil in the singer's mind. The repeated line "I hate you, babe" is simple enough, but is immediately contradicted by the next line, which states "I'll break you, babe." The singer's desire to kill their beloved adds even more complexity to the lyrics, turning the song into an exploration of the darker side of love and relationships. The final line, "But I love you, babe," encapsulates the push-pull of emotions that make up the human experience.


Overall, the lyrics to "Hate" are a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the often-contradictory nature of human emotions, particularly when it comes to love and hate.


Line by Line Meaning

I breathe in hate, but I'm so quiet
Despite carrying hatred inside, I choose to remain silent and not express it outwardly


I feel pain, but I don't cry
Although I am hurting, I choose not to shed tears


I'm black inside, but I feel shine
I have dark thoughts within, but I still manage to see the beauty in the world


I'm so sick, but I can smile
Even though I am unwell, I can still put on a happy face and pretend everything is okay


I hate you, babe
I have strong negative feelings towards you


I'll break you, babe
I want to cause you harm or destroy you


I want to kill you, babe
I have extreme anger towards you and desire your death


But I love you, babe
Despite these negative emotions, I still have deep feelings of love for you




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@Wysch

Absolutely amazing.

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