Uh
Shoutout to Marvin Gaye
Love you, then they hate you, then they love you again
Hate you, then they love you, then they hate you again, oh, uh
(Keep giving me love) hold me tight
(And then you take it away) let me go
(Keep giving me love) heal my heart
(And then you take it away) hurt my soul
(Keep giving me love) build me up
(And then you take it away) break me down
(Keep giving me love) make me smile
(And then you take it away) make me frown
(Keep giving me love) give me love
(Then you take it away) take it all away again
(Keep giving me love)
(And then you take it away) da-da-da, da-da-da, oh, oh
(Keep givin' me love) give me love
(And then you take it away) take it all away again
(Keep givin' me love)
(Then you take it away) da-da-da, da-da-da
Yeah, ain't no love in the heart of city, that's what they told me
Beef with over a hundred niggas, don't none of 'em know me
Son of a mother studying at UDC
Sitting in taxi cabs, where daddy roaming the streets
Seven hallelujahs, my sutana was clean
On everything I wear it, all the America's tees
This whole system most prolific in the DMV
Listen when you get the keys, it's seldom, you don't get the beef
Make a nigga wanna get the piece to get to peace
You gon' need more than Wikipedia to get to me
PG to Mo County bet they all know about me
E'ry hood, e'ry 'burb, I got superb balance
From the city that made me, love you forever for it
Hope you celebrate every moment, forever ignore it
You made me what I am, you made me what I'm not
They gon' love you a little different when you at the top, word
Give me love, baby
Not enough, not enough, just a touch, baby
What the fuck, baby? It's just us, baby
This ain't right, this is life, this a love hate thing, what's up?
Give me love, baby
Not enough, not enough, just a touch, baby
What the fuck, baby? It's just, us, baby
This ain't right, this is life, this is love hate thing, in the end, give her love
(Keep giving me love) hold me tight
(And then you take it away) let me go
(Keep giving me love) heal my heart
(And then you take it away) hurt my soul
(Keep giving me love) build me up
(And then you take it away) break me down
(Keep giving me love) make me smile
(And then you take it away) make me frown
(Keep giving me love) give me love
(And then you take it away) take it all away again
(Keep giving me love)
(And then you take it away) da-da-da, da-da-da (yeah)
Yeah, my affinity grows as the city gets cold
As you reaching your goals, you gon' meet you some foes
Having dinner with Leonsis, I'm dreaming to own
But for now me and my homies see the bottom floor
I'm trying to redefine the culture, renovate the soul
Women in town, but I'm manifestating every goal
I see potential in John, talk to him once a week
Media targets in our city, it ain't ever sweet
I lost a lot of friends and they ain't even dead
When I was on my way up, why you ain't see the stairs?
Lord father, if I opted to follow them
My heart would tear from my dreams, let me know that you here
And it's rare when I'm anywhere with too many heads
Niggas jealous and never tell it until they stare
How could you blame us envy? We do the same thing for a living
Know the same niggas, but they all commend me
Champagne, I'ma spill it 'til we all fill up
Maybe it stopped me from giving a fuck about opinions
And probably not, but I'm temporarily out of fizzucks
So tell the post to leave propaganda to politicians
(Keep giving me love) hold me tight
(And then you take it away) let me go
(Keep giving me love) heal my heart
(And then you take it away) hurt my soul
(Keep giving me love) build me up
(And then you take it away) break me down
(Keep giving me love) make me smile
(And then you take it away) make me frown
(Keep giving me love) give me love
(And then you take it away) take it all away again
(Keep giving me love)
(And then you take it away) da-da-da, da-da-da, oh, oh
(Keep giving me love) give me love
(And then you take it away) take it all away again
(Keep giving me love)
(And then you take it away) da-da-da, da-da-da
Ah, ah, ah, ah, yeah, ah
Somebody tell 'em that I'm back
Highs and lows, baby
Tell 'em that I'm back
Highs and lows
Just constantly give
'Cause I just smile
I just smile
About This Song
"Love Hate Thing" is a deeply introspective exploration of the contradictory emotions that define toxic relationships and urban life, built around the central paradox of simultaneously needing and resenting the same forces that shape us. Wale uses the metaphor of a tumultuous romantic relationship to examine his complex feelings toward his hometown of Washington D.C., the music industry, and success itself-all of which simultaneously uplift and destroy him. The song's emotional core lies in Sam Dew's haunting hook, which captures the psychological whiplash of being built up only to be torn down repeatedly, creating an addictive cycle of hope and disappointment. Wale's verses delve into the harsh realities of street life and fame, painting vivid pictures of growing up in an environment where love and violence coexist, where loyalty and betrayal are often indistinguishable. The production features a moody, atmospheric beat with melancholic piano elements that perfectly complement the song's conflicted emotional landscape. What makes this track particularly powerful is how it universalizes the specific pain of growing up in marginalized communities-the way places, people, and circumstances can be both your salvation and your downfall. The song resonated with listeners because it articulated a complex emotional truth that many people experience but struggle to express: the simultaneous love and resentment we feel toward the things that define us. Wale's vulnerable delivery and the song's cinematic production created a piece that functions both as personal confession and social commentary, cementing it as one of the standout tracks from "The Gifted" album.
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