Blue October - Hate Me
"Hate Me" by Blue October is a song from the band's 2006 album Foiled. It stands out for its raw, emotional lyrics and the band's unique blend of alternative rock and post-grunge. The song explores themes of regret, self-doubt, and the pain of causing someone else suffering.
The lyrics reflect a personal and introspective narrative, where the singer grapples with feelings of guilt and the consequences of their actions on a relationship. The chorus, with its poignant plea, resonates with many listeners who have experienced similar emotions.
The music video for "Hate Me" further emphasizes the song's emotional depth, depicting a narrative of a troubled relationship and its impact. The combination of the song's heartfelt lyrics and its evocative melody has made it one of Blue October's most memorable tracks.
Blue October - Hate Me Lyrics
"Hi Justin! This is your mother it is 2:33 on Monday afternoon. I was just calling to see how you were doing. You sounded really uptight last night, it made me a little nervous, and a little, well it made me nervous, but it sounded like you were nervous too... I just want to make sure you are really okay and wanted to see if you were checking in on your medication. You know I love ya. Take care honey, I know you're under a lot of pressure. See ya. Bye Bye!"
I have to block out thoughts of you, so I don't lose my head
They crawl in like a cockroach leaving babies in my bed
Dropping little reels of tape to remind me that I'm alone
Playing movies in my head that make a porno feel like home
There's a burning in my pride, a nervous bleeding in my brain
An ounce of peace is all I want for you, Will you never call again?
And will you never say that you loved me just to put it in my face
And will you never try to reach me, it is I that wanted space
Hate me today.
Hate me tomorrow.
Hate me so you can finally see what's good for you.
I'm sober now for 3 whole months, it's one accomplishment that you helped me with.
The one thing that always tore us apart is the one thing I won't touch again.
In my sick way I want to thank you for holding my head up late at night
While I was busy waging wars on myself, you were trying to stop the fight
You never doubted my warped opinions on things like suicidal hate.
You made me compliment myself when it was way too hard to take
So I'll drive so fucking far away that I never cross your mind
And do whatever it takes in your heart to leave me behind
Hate me today.
Hate me tomorrow.
Hate me for all the things i didn't do for you.
Hate me in ways,
Yeah ways hard to swallow.
Hate me so you can finally see what's good for you.
And with a sad heart I say bye to you and wave
Kicking shadows on the street for every mistake that I have made
And like a baby boy I never was a man
Until I saw your blue eyes cry and I held your face in my hand
And then I fell down yelling "Make it go away!"
Just make her smile come back and shine just like it used to be
And then she whispered "How can you do this to me?"
Hate me today.
Hate me tomorrow.
Hate me for all the things i didn't do for you.
Hate me in ways,
Yeah ways hard to swallow.
Hate me so you can finally see what's good for you.
For you.
For you.
For you.