Hate That I Love You
Rihanna · 3 CD Collector's Set [2010]
That's how much I love you (yeah)
That's how much I need you (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And I can't stand you
Must everything you do
Make me wanna smile?
Can I not like it for awhile?
[Ne-Yo:]
No...
[Ne-Yo:]
but you won't let me
You upset me girl
then you kiss my lips
All of a sudden I forget
that I was upset
Can't remember what you did
[Both:]
But I hate it
[Rihanna:]
You know exactly what to do
So that I can't stay mad at you
For too long, that's wrong
[Both:]
But I hate it
[Ne-Yo:]
You know exactly how to touch
So that I don't wanna fuss and fight no more
So I despise that I adore you
[Rihanna (Ne-Yo):]
And I hate how much I love you boy (yeah)
I can't stand how much I need you (I need you)
And I hate how much I love you boy (ooh)
But I just can't let you go
And I hate that I love you so..
[Ne-Yo:]
And you completely know the power that you have
The only one that makes me laugh
[Rihanna:]
Sad and it's not fair how you take advantage of the fact that I
Love you beyond the reason why
And it just ain't right
[Ne-Yo:]
And I hate how much I love you girl
I can't stand how much I need you
And I hate how much I love you girl
But I just can't let you go
But I hate that I love you so
[Both:]
One of these days maybe your magic won't affect me
And your kiss won't make me weak
But no one in this world knows me the way you know me
So you'll probably always have a spell on me..
[Rihanna:]
That's how much I love you
How much I need you
That's how much I need you
That's how much I love you
That's how much I need you
[Rihanna (Ne-Yo):]
And I hate that I love you sooo...
And I hate how much I love you boy (Hey)
I can't stand how much I need you (I can't stand how much I need you)
And I hate how much I love you boy (giirl......)
But I just can't let you go (But I just can't let you go)
And I hate that I love you so
[Both:]
And I hate that I love you so.. so..
Hate That I Love You
Released on Rihanna's 2010 album *Loud*, 'Hate That I Love You' stands as a defining track of her mid-career evolution, blending R&B sensibilities with a distinct pop-rock edge. The song features a gritty, distorted guitar riff that contrasts sharply with Rihanna's smooth vocal delivery, creating a dynamic tension that mirrors the track's lyrical theme of conflicted affection. Produced by The-Dream and Stargate, the recording exemplifies the polished yet raw production style that characterized the *Loud* era. It served as a pivotal moment in her discography, showcasing her ability to pivot from pure R&B to a more alternative sound while maintaining her signature vocal prowess. The track remains a staple of her live performances and has been widely recognized as a signature song that solidified her status as a global pop icon.
