: Lyrically, it depicts two people who are deeply connected but "hate" how much power they have over each other’s emotions.
The song explores the and the internal struggle of being hopelessly devoted to someone despite the pain or frustration they cause. Rihanna - Hate That I Love You (Audio) ft. Ne-Yo
: "You completely know the power that you have". Despair & Adoration : "Said I despise that I adore you". Collaborative Background : Lyrically, it depicts two people who are
: Rihanna described the track as being about the naivety of love, where a person puts all negative experiences aside because their affection is too strong to let go. Key Lyric Themes : Dependency : "I can't stand how much I need you". Rihanna - Hate That I Love You (Audio) ft. Ne-Yo