Because I Love You by Love & Hate (2024)

You're a no good heart breaker
You're a liar and you're a cheat
And I don't know why
I let you do these things to me
My friends keep telling me
That you ain't no good
But oh, they don't know
That I'd leave you if I could

I guess I'm uptight
And I'm stuck like glue
Cause I ain't never
I ain't never, I ain't never, no, no (loved a man)
(The way that I, I love you)

Some time ago I thought
You had run out of fools
But I was so wrong
You got one that you'll never lose
The way you treat me is a shame
How could ya hurt me so bad
Baby, you know that I'm the best thing
That you ever had
Kiss me once again

Don't ya never, never say that we we're through
Cause I ain't never
Never, Never, no, no (loved a man)
(The way that I, I love you)

I can't sleep at night
And I can't even fight
I guess I'll never be free
Since you got, your hooks, in me

Whoa, oh, oh
Yeah! Yeah!
I ain't never loved a man
I ain't never loved a man, baby
Ain't never had a man hurt me so bad

No
Well this is what I'm gonna do about it

The lyrics of Love & Hate's song "Because I Love You" painted a vivid picture of a tumultuous and toxic relationship. The singer of the song confronts their partner head-on, calling them out as a "no good heartbreaker" and a "liar and cheat." Despite knowing the harm inflicted upon them, the singer questions why they allow themselves to be subjected to such mistreatment. This inner conflict is further heightened by the influence of their friends, who warn them of their partner's true nature, yet the singer remains ensnared in a cycle of love and pain.

As the lyrics unfold, the emotional turmoil intensifies as the singer grapples with conflicting feelings of attachment and resentment towards the partner. The profound declaration of never having loved a man in the way they love this person hints at a deep emotional bond that transcends rationality. The repetition of the phrase "I ain't never, no, no" underscores the depth of their feelings, even in the face of betrayal and hurt.

The chorus delves into the despair and desperation felt by the singer, lamenting the inability to break free from the hold their partner has on them. The imagery of feeling "uptight" and "stuck like glue" reflects a sense of entrapment and powerlessness in the relationship. Despite the external pressure to leave, the singer's overwhelming love for their partner blinds them to the toxic nature of the connection, culminating in a plea for continued affection and a fear of abandonment.

The concluding verses of the song capture a sense of resignation and acceptance of their predicament. The singer acknowledges their inability to sleep or fight back against the partner's hold, recognizing the profound impact it has on their well-being. The defiance in the lines "I guess I'll never be free, since you got your hooks in me" speaks to a resigned acknowledgement of the entanglement they find themselves in, unable to break free from the emotional entrapment. The defiant exclamations at the end of the song juxtapose with the vulnerability and inner turmoil expressed throughout the lyrics, hinting at a potential turning point or resolution on the horizon.

You're a no good heart breaker
You consistently break my heart and disappoint me

You're a liar and you're a cheat
You deceive and betray me

And I don't know why
I am unsure why I allow you to treat me this way

I let you do these things to me
I tolerate your negative behavior towards me

My friends keep telling me
My friends warn me

That you ain't no good
That you are not a good person

But oh, they don't know
But they are unaware

That I'd leave you if I could
That I would end the relationship if I was able

I guess I'm uptight
I feel anxious and stressed

And I'm stuck like glue
And I feel trapped

Cause I ain't never
Because I have never

I ain't never, I ain't never, no, no (loved a man)
I have never loved someone

(The way that I, I love you)
(In the same way that I love you)

Some time ago I thought
I believed in the past

You had run out of fools
You had run out of people to deceive

But I was so wrong
But I was mistaken

You got one that you'll never lose
You found someone you can always manipulate

The way you treat me is a shame
Your actions towards me are disgraceful

How could ya hurt me so bad
How could you cause me so much pain

Baby, you know that I'm the best thing
You know that I am a valuable person

That you ever had
That you have ever been involved with

Kiss me once again
Show me affection one more time

Don't ya never, never say that we we're through
Never say that our relationship is over

I can't sleep at night
I struggle to sleep

And I can't even fight
And I am unable to resist

I guess I'll never be free
I may never escape

Since you got, your hooks, in me
Since you have control over me

Whoa, oh, oh
Expressing frustration

Yeah! Yeah!
Affirming the emotion

I ain't never loved a man
I have never loved someone

I ain't never loved a man, baby
I have never loved someone like you

Ain't never had a man hurt me so bad
I have never been hurt as badly by someone

No
No

Well this is what I'm gonna do about it
I will take action against this situation

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