Rihanna - Hate That I Love You (audio) Ft. Ne-yo May 2026

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

: "You completely know the power that you have". Despair & Adoration : "Said I despise that I adore you". Collaborative Background The song explores the and the internal struggle

: 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". Rihanna - Hate That I Love You (Audio) ft. Ne-Yo