The song explores the and the internal struggle of being hopelessly devoted to someone despite the pain or frustration they cause.
: Lyrically, it depicts two people who are deeply connected but "hate" how much power they have over each other’s emotions. Rihanna - Hate That I Love You (Audio) ft. Ne-Yo
: 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". The song explores the and the internal struggle