The song explores the and the internal struggle of being hopelessly devoted to someone despite the pain or frustration they cause.
: 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
: "You completely know the power that you have". Despair & Adoration : "Said I despise that I adore you". Collaborative Background The song explores the and the internal struggle