Love Hate Lyrics – YoungBoy Never Broke Again

Love Hate Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The opening sets a tense and aggressive mood where the artist shows he is ready for any challenge. He makes it clear that he has the power to handle his enemies and does not want certain people in his space. There is a strong sense of singerity as he directs his crew to take action against those who cross him, establishing that he is not someone to be played with or underestimated.

[Chorus]
He spells out the conflicting emotions that define his daily life, especially the thin line between love and hate. He deals with constant restlessness and a fear of rivals, while the weight of his past mistakes continues to follow him everywhere, making it impossible for him to find any peace of mind.

[Verse]
This long section is a deep dive into his chaotic mental state and the dangerous environment he lives in. He starts by admitting that his past trauma is something he can’t just let go of, and he leans heavily on his mother for support because everything else feels like too much to handle. He acknowledges that he has become a feared figure, but that reputation comes with a lot of baggage. He talks about using substances to cope, which sometimes makes him lose control and act out. On top of his internal struggles, he feels like everyone is watching his money and waiting for him to fail. He specifically mentions the pressure of being tracked by law enforcement, feeling like a target who is constantly being hunted.

Religion and personal loss also play a huge role here. He mentions a new connection to faith while simultaneously honoring his late cousin, showing how death is always on his mind. He is in a aggressive headspace where he focuses more on street life than his actual music career. He warns people that he is ready to defend himself at any moment and doesn’t have time for anyone who isn’t acting right or being loyal. This includes his relationships with women, where he feels misunderstood or like his soul is being drained by people who don’t actually care for him. He feels isolated, questioning who truly loves him when so many people just want to see him fall or take what he has built.

The lyrics shift into his loyalty to his crew, explaining that as long as his friends have his back, he isn’t worried about the threats outside. He describes a violent lifestyle where he and his associates are always on the move and ready to strike. He mentions how far they have come, moving from old Jeeps to high-end vehicles, yet the mentality remains the same. If someone messes with his money or his respect, there will be serious consequences. He has no respect for people who talk tough but don’t actually live the life they claim to lead.

In a very vulnerable moment, he admits to hating himself and feeling like a bad person, yet he is still driven by a sense of duty. He wants to make sure his wife is taken care of and expresses a painful distance from his daughter, which clearly hurts him deeply. He feels like he is nothing, despite the expensive jewelry and fame. He is obsessed with protection and weaponry because he feels that is the only way to stay safe in his world. He demands that those around him ignore their own pain to stay focused on the mission. The verse ends with a cold reminder of the reality of his neighborhood, where violence is a tool used to keep things moving. It is a raw look at a man who is incredibly successful but feels completely broken and trapped by his own lifestyle and history.

[Chorus]
He repeats the heavy themes of love and hate, emphasizing that these feelings are a constant cycle. He remains wide awake and alert, refusing to let his guard down because he knows there are people who want to see him fail. The ghosts of his past are still right behind him, making every moment feel incredibly heavy.

[Outro]
He concludes by admitting that he feels like he is losing his mind under all the pressure. He shouts out his home turf and his late friend, reminding everyone of the dangerous streets where he was raised. He makes it clear that his neighborhood is not a safe place and that he has been using weapons to survive since he was young.