I Hate Myself for Loving You
Joan Jett
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Midnight gettin' uptight where are you You said you'd meet me now it's quarter to two I know I'm hangin' but I'm still wantin' you Hey Jack it's a fact they're talkin' in town I turn my back and you're messin' around I'm not getting jealous don't I like lookin' like a clown I think of you every night and day You took my heart then you took my pride away I hate myself for loving you Can't break free from the the things that you do I wanna walk but I run back to you that's why I hate myself for loving you Daylight spent the night without you But I've been dreamin' 'bout the lovin' you do I'm not being angry 'bout the hell you put me through Hey man bet you can treat me right You just don't know what you was missin' last night I wanna see you begging say forget it just from spite I think of you every night and day You took my heart then you took my pride away I hate myself for loving you Can't break free from the the things that you do I wanna walk but I run back to you, that's why I hate myself for loving you I think of you every night and day You took my heart then you took my pride away I hate myself for loving you Can't break free from the things that you do I wanna walk but I run back to you that's why I hate myself for loving you I hate myself for loving you Can't break free from the the things that you do I wanna walk but I run back to you that's why I hate myself for loving you I hate myself For loving you I hate myself For loving you I hate myself For loving you I hate myself I hate myself for loving you
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Written by: Desmond Child, Joan Jett
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Release DateThe rock song "I Hate Myself for Loving You" by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts was released in 1988.
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AlbumThis song is from their album "Up Your Alley," which is considered one of their most successful releases.
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Chart Performance"I Hate Myself for Loving You" peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Joan Jett's highest-charting singles.
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Music GenreThe track is a classic example of hard rock and glam punk, and showcases Joan Jett's iconic gruff vocals.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Joan Jett and Desmond Child, a songwriter renowned for his work with many top-charting artists including Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, and KISS.
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Sports ConnectionThe popular refrain of this song was reworked in 2006 for the theme song of "Sunday Night Football" on NBC, performed by Pink, and later by Faith Hill and Carrie Underwood.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features Jett and her band performing while participating in rebellious activities, embodying the punk rock scene of the 80s.
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Riaa CertificationThe single went gold in 1991, signifying over 500,000 sales.
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Cover Versions“I Hate Myself for Loving You” has been covered by numerous artists and bands including Halestorm and Reba McEntire.
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Maturity of WorkThis song is widely seen as a maturation in Joan Jett's sound and proved her staying power as an artist separate from her earlier involvement with the all-female rock band The Runaways.
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Lyrical ContentThe song lyrics reveal with honesty the self-conflict and regret that often comes with unrequited love.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has appeared in numerous pop culture contexts, including films (like '10 Things I Hate About You') and video games (like 'Guitar Hero: Aerosmith').
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Awards"I Hate Myself for Loving You" was nominated for the Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with vocal at the 31st Annual Grammy Awards in 1989.
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