Discover the story of the song > Love Hate Love – Alice In Chains

In these lyrics, the protagonist talks about their intense feelings towards their romantic partner. They say that they tried to love and possess their partner, but now they want to strip away their partner's façade and see their true self. The protagonist believes that their partner should have left them because they are living in a state of suffering. They also reveal that they have cheated themselves and that their twisted desire is to make their partner their entire world. Despite the pain they are causing, the protagonist admits that they still love their partner and that they are consumed by their feelings. The lyrics also mention love and hate in a repetitive manner.