Thin Line Between Love and Hate

The Persuaders, Pretenders

About Thin Line Between Love and Hate

"Thin Line Between Love and Hate" is the title of a 1971 song by the New York City-based R&B vocal group The Persuaders. The song was written and produced by the Poindexter brothers, Robert and Richard, and was also co-written by Jackie Members. This was the group's biggest hit song, spending two weeks atop the Billboard R&B chart in late 1971. It also reached #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was a certified Gold Record by the RIAA.


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It's a thin line between love and hate 
It's a thin line between love and hate

It's five o'clock in the morning 
And you're just getting in 
You knock on the door 
And a voice sweet and low says who is it
She opens up the door and lets you in 
Never once asks where have you been 
She says are you hungry? 
Did you eat yet? 
Let me hang up your coat 
Pass me your hat 
All the time she's smiling 
Never once raises her voice 
It's five o'clock in the morning 
You don't give it a second thought

It's a thin line between love and hate 
It's a thin line between love and hate 
It's a thin line between love and hate 
It's a thin line between love and hate 
It's a thin line between love and hate 

The sweetest woman in the world 
Could be the meanest woman in the world 
If you make her that way 
You keep hurting her 
She'll keep being quiet 
She might be holding something inside 
That'll really, really hurt you one day

I see you're in the hospital 
Bandaged from foot to head 
In a state of shock 
Just that much from being dead 
You couldn't believe the girl 
Would do something like this, ha 
You didn't think the girl had the nerve 
But here you are 
I guess action speaks louder than words

It's a thin line between love and hate 
It's a thin line between love and hate
It's a thin line between love and hate
It's a thin line between love and hate
It's a thin line between love and hate
It's a thin line between love and hate

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The Persuaders

The Persuaders are a New York based R&B vocal group, with some fame in the 1970s, best known for their hit single, "Thin Line Between Love and Hate". This disc sold over one million copies, and received a gold disc awarded by the Recording Industry Association of America on 29 October 1971. more »

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Written by: EUGENE POINDEXTER ROBERT, JACKIE MEMBERS, RICHARD POINDEXTER, ROBERT POINDEXTER, ROBERT EUGENE POINDEXTER

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Thin Line Between Love and Hate" by The Persuaders was released in 1971.
Genre
This song is categorized under R&B and soul genres due to its tempo, melody, and content.
Chart Performance
The song ranked at number #1 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart and reached the #15 spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
Writing and Production
The song was written by the members of The Persuaders themselves - Richard Poindexter, Robert Poindexter, and Jackie Members. The Poindexter brothers also produced the song.
Cover Versions
The song became so popular that it was covered by various artists, most notably by Annie Lennox in 1995 and H-Town in 1996, and it had considerable chart success for them as well.
Music and Lyrics
The song is known for its smooth and sultry melody, poignant lyrics, and relatable theme - the fine line between love and hate in a relationship. It tells a tale of a man who takes his woman for granted, and she in turn plots revenge.
Album
"Thin Line Between Love and Hate" was included in The Persuaders' debut album "The Persuaders."
Film
The song was the inspiration behind a 1996 comedic film of the same name. It was also featured prominently in this film.
Significance
This song was The Persuaders' most significant hit, helping them establish themselves in the music industry.
Cultural Impact
Over time, "Thin Line Between Love and Hate" has been referenced in various television shows and movies, showing the impact and longevity it has had in popular culture.

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