Discover the story of the song > Hate Me – Miley Cyrus

The protagonist is feeling guilty about something she did that caused pain to her romantic partner, who she hopes will forgive her. She confesses to drowning in her thoughts, constantly staring at the clock, and knowing that her partner is not thinking of her. She wonders what would happen if she died, hoping that it would make her partner cry and that maybe one day he won't hate her anymore.