I tried to love you I thought I could
I tried to own you I thought I would
I want to peel the skin from your face
Before the real you lays to waste
You told me I’m the only one
Sweet little angel you should have run
Lying, crying, dying to leave
Innocence creates my hell
Cheating myself still you know more
It would be so easy with a whore
Try to understand me little girl
My twisted passion to be your world
Lost inside my sick head
I live for you but I’m not alive
Take my hand before I kill
I still love you, but, I still burn
Yeah, Love, hate, love [3x]
Oooh, Love, hate, love
Yeah, Love, hate, love
Exploring the Depths of Emotional Turmoil
“Love, Hate, Love” by Alice In Chains is a raw portrayal of destructive passion and inner conflict. The lyrics convey a deeply troubled relationship, oscillating between longing, obsession, and resentment. Lines such as “I want to peel the skin from your face” and “Lost inside my sick head” suggest an intense psychological struggle, where love is intertwined with pain and self-loathing. The song captures the torment of being trapped in a love that is as damaging as it is consuming, blending vulnerability with aggression. With haunting imagery and confessional tone, Alice In Chains exposes the darkness that can reside within desire, making the song a compelling study of the thin line between affection and animosity.
Song Credits
Artist: Alice In Chains
Songwriters: Jerry Cantrell, Layne Staley
Release Year: 1990
Label: Columbia Records