Of all the songs I could have picked, “Hate Me” is probably one of the more depressing choices. This is not to say it a bad song, because I think it is a very good song. It has a strong beat and the lyrics are beautiful in highlighting the far-reaching effects of people’s actions.
"Hate Me" Music Video (Warning: The lead singer is kind of crazy in the music video. Oh well.)
WATCO: Unhealthy habits on important relationships?
Claim: Unhealthy habits ruin important relationships because drinking and doing drugs put unnecessary burdens on people you love.
Audience: The singer's mother
This song is about a mother/son relationship, and starts out with the singer listening to a voicemail from his mom. The lyrics are an apology by the singer, who wants what is best for his mom but also knows that his actions have prevented her from being happy a lot of the time. Even though his mom has always been there to help him and pick him up when he fell, he feels like the damage from all the bad things he has done is irreparable. His solution is that it would be easier to just break ties and end the relationship, because that way his mom would no longer have to deal with the sadness he causes her to feel. Relationships, however, are difficult things to sever because of the deep emotions involved. Love is a very strong bond, so he feels that if she hates him then parting ways will not be as difficult.
“Hate me today. Hate me tomorrow. Hate me for all the things I didn’t do for you…Hate me so you can finally see what’s good for you.”
This song is about self-reflection and realizing that your actions affect everyone around you, especially those who care about you. It is important to be careful with the emotions and feelings of those you love, because you never know what the future has in store.
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