Now I know I’m not supposed to call
You told me that a thousand times
(I know, know, know, know)
Yeah
But this Henny got me off the wall
I ain’t worried ’bout crossin’ lines (Oh, no, babe)
Oh, nah, babe
I know I’m not your favorite person
It was curt and you got someone new
He ain’t there with you (Oh, no, oh, no, no, no)
With us, over don’t mean over
Tonight, I need you
So, I’m comin’ through (I know you hear me, oh)
I know you’re mad at me
You can hate me tomorrow
But just love me tonight (Love me tonight)
You can hate me tomorrow (Yeah, baby)
But love me tonight (Ooh, ooh, ooh, hey)
(Ooh, ooh)
But love me tonight
(Ooh, ooh)
(Love me, hate me)
Oh
Tonight, if you gotta be mad at me
Show it in a different way (Oh, yeah-yeah-yeah)
(Cut)
And there’s no other place I need to be
You’re the only one who can relate (Ooh-ooh, yeah, oh-woah, babe)
Know I’m not your favorite person
It was curt and you got someone new
He ain’t there with you (No, no)
With us, over don’t mean over (No)
Tonight, I need you
So, I’m comin’ through (I know you hear me)
I know you’re mad, but
You can hate me tomorrow (Girl, you can hate me, oh)
But just love me tonight (Love me, love me tonight)
You can hate me tomorrow (You can, you can, yeah, babe)
But love me tonight (Oh, love me, ooh, love me, love me tonight)
(Ooh, ooh)
But love me tonight
(Ooh, ooh)
(Love me, hate me)
Oh
Longing and Vulnerability in “Hate Me Tomorrow”
Chris Brown’s “Hate Me Tomorrow” captures the raw emotion of a late-night plea for connection, blending vulnerability with desire. The lyrics follow a conflicted narrator who, despite knowing he’s not his ex’s favorite person and that she’s moved on, can’t resist reaching out. He’s aware of boundaries but lets his feelings—and perhaps the influence of alcohol—override caution. The hook, “You can hate me tomorrow, but just love me tonight,” reveals a desperate need for closeness, if only for a fleeting moment. The repetition of this plea underscores the push and pull between regret and hope, painting a picture of someone seeking solace without expecting forgiveness just yet.
Song Credits
Artist: Chris Brown
Songwriters: Not specified
Release Year: Not specified
Label: Not specified