I Hate It Too

Hum's song 'I Hate It Too' delves into the complexities of love, longing, and the emotional turbulence that accompanies a strained relationship. The opening lines paint a vivid picture of disorientation and confusion, with 'morning gray' igniting a 'twisted mess of foreign shapes and sounds.' This imagery sets the tone for a narrative steeped in emotional chaos and a yearning for stability. The wish for the ceiling to be the ground suggests a desire to invert reality, to find a new perspective or escape from the current turmoil.

The lyrics continue with a poetic gesture of sending 'flowers made of silent tiny pieces of the Sun,' symbolizing an attempt to mend the relationship with something beautiful and pure. This is juxtaposed with the partner's 'tidal waves of love,' indicating a powerful but perhaps overwhelming affection. The struggle to 'turn the signal back to heaven sounding blue' reflects a longing to restore a sense of divine or perfect connection, highlighting the spiritual dimension of their bond.

As the song progresses, the narrator acknowledges the inadequacy of their current relationship, stating 'she don't hold me right, she's never going to get me there.' This line underscores a sense of dissatisfaction and the realization that the current partner cannot fulfill their emotional needs. The imagery of 'breaking off gently in slow motion, spinning outward into space' evokes a sense of inevitable separation, yet with a touch of tenderness. The plea for the partner to 'give it meaning' and 'share the view' underscores the need for mutual understanding and connection. Without it, the narrator is left to 'love myself like every other thing I do,' indicating a turn towards self-reliance and introspection.