Love The Way You Lie
eminem rihanna Lyrics

Just gonna stand there and watch me burn?
Are you just going to stand there and watch me suffer and self-destruct?

Well, that's alright, because I like the way it hurts
It's okay because the pain and chaos of the relationship is addictive and alluring

Just gonna stand there and hear me cry?
Are you going to continue to ignore my emotional suffering and distress?

Well, that's alright, because I love the way you lie
It's okay because even though you lie and hurt me, I am deeply in love with you

I can't tell you what it really is
I can't explain or articulate the true nature of our relationship

I can only tell you what it feels like
I can only describe the intense emotions that arise from being in this relationship

And right now, there's a steel knife in my windpipe
I feel suffocated and trapped by the toxicity of the relationship

I can't breathe, but I still fight while I can fight
I feel helpless and overwhelmed, but I'm still trying to hold on and make it work

As long as the wrong feels right, it's like I'm in flight
Despite the destructive nature of our relationship, it still feels like an escape or a high

High off of love, drunk from her hate
The intense passion and love is coupled with equally intense anger and resentment

It's like I'm huffing paint and I love her, the more I suffer
The relationship feels like an addiction or a dangerous habit that I can't break away from

I suffocate and right before I'm about to drown
I feel like I'm suffocating and on the verge of drowning in the relationship's toxicity

She resuscitates me, she fucking hates me
She revives me just enough to keep me trapped in the cycle of abuse and love

And I love it, "Wait Where you going?" "I'm leaving you"
I'm addicted to the drama and chaos of the relationship, even when it's falling apart

"No you ain't, come back" We're running right back, here we go again
We can't stay away from each other, even when we know it's destructive and pointless

It's so insane 'cause when it's going good, it's going great
The extremes of the relationship make it difficult to leave, even when we know it's unhealthy

I'm Superman, with the wind at his back, she's Lois Lane
I feel invincible and heroic when we're together, but it's just an illusion

But when it's bad, it's awful
The lows of the relationship are unbearable and feel like the end of the world

I feel so ashamed, I snapped, "Who's that dude?"
I feel wracked with guilt and jealousy, and it's making me act out in violent ways

I don't even know his name, I laid hands on her
I became physically abusive towards her because of my own insecurities and jealousy

I'll never stoop so low again, I guess I don't know my own strength
I swear I'll never hurt her again, but I don't trust myself to keep my word

You ever love somebody so much you can barely breathe when you're with 'em?
Have you ever been in love so deeply that it feels like you're suffocating or drowning?

You meet, and neither one of you, even know what hit 'em
The intensity and passion of the relationship caught both of us off guard

Got that warm fuzzy feeling, yeah, them chills, used to get 'em
The initial excitement and intense attraction felt amazing and irresistible

Now you're getting fucking sick of looking at 'em
The relationship has become a source of anger and resentment, and we can't stand the sight of each other

You swore you've never hit 'em, never do nothing to hurt 'em
We both started off swearing to never hurt each other, but that promise has been broken

Now you're in each other's face Spewing venom in your words when you spit 'em
Our fights have devolved into screaming matches full of hateful words and insults

You push, pull each other's hair, scratch, claw, bit 'em
The physical violence has escalated along with the emotional volatility of the relationship

Throw 'em down, pin 'em, so lost in the moments when you're in 'em
The intense emotions and physical attraction make it easy to lose ourselves in the moment, even when it's destructive

It's the rage that took over, it controls you both
The anger and frustration have taken over and drive our actions and words

So they say you're best to go your separate ways
The people around us are urging us to end the relationship and move on

Guess that they don't know ya 'cause today, that was yesterday
The advice of others is irrelevant because they don't truly understand the intensity and complexity of our relationship

Yesterday is over, it's a different day
Despite the turmoil of the past, we always try to move forward and believe things will be different now

Sound like broken records playin' over
Our fights and apologies have become like a tired, repetitive song that never ends

But you promised her, next time you'll show restraint
We both try to make promises to change and do better, but it's better said than done

You don't get another chance, life is no Nintendo game
We both know there may not be another chance to make things right, and life doesn't have a reset button

But you lied again
Despite our promises to change and do better, we keep reverting to the same toxic patterns

Now you get to watch her leave out the window
The relationship has fallen apart beyond repair, and we are left watching each other walk away

Guess that's why they call it window pane
The pain of watching someone leave is as sharp and cutting as broken glass

Now I know we said things, did things that we didn't mean
We both know that our words and actions hurt each other, even if they weren't intentional

Then we fall back into the same patterns
Despite our promises to change, we keep falling into the same cycle of love and abuse

Same routine, but your temper's just as bad as mine is
We keep returning to the same patterns of fighting and drama, and neither of us can truly be blamed for it

You're the same as me, when it comes to love, you're just as blinded
We are both blinded by our love for each other, even when we know it's destructive and unhealthy

Baby, please come back, it wasn't you
Despite everything, I still love you and want you to come back

Baby, it was me, maybe our relationship isn't as crazy as it seems
I realize that I am as much to blame for the turmoil of our relationship as you are, and maybe it's not as bad as it seems

Maybe that's what happens when a tornado meets a volcano
Our love is so intense and passionate that it's like a natural disaster waiting to happen

All I know is I love you too much to walk away though
Despite everything, I still love you too much to completely let go

Come inside, pick up your bags off the sidewalk
I'm begging you to come back and forgive everything that's happened

Don't you hear sincerity in my voice when I talk?
I am genuinely remorseful and sincere in my desire to make things right

Told you this is my fault, look me in the eyeball
I admit that I am at fault for the problems in our relationship, and I'm willing to take responsibility

Next time I'm pissed, I'll aim my fist at the drywall
I'm promising to manage my anger better and not resort to physical violence

Next time? There won't be no next time
I swear that there won't be a next time for us to continue this cycle of abuse and love

I apologize, even though I know it's lies
I am sorry for everything that's happened, even if it's not entirely truthful

I'm tired of the games, I just want her back, I know I'm a liar
I'm done with the dramatic and destructive games, and I just want you back, even if I'm not always truthful

If she ever tries to fucking leave again
I'm scared of losing you again, and feel like I need to do something drastic to keep you from leaving

I'm a tie her to the bed and set this house on fire
I'm willing to do anything to keep you from walking away from me again, even if it's violent or destructive