Rihanna Eminem Love the Way You Lie Activision E3 Party
Rihanna Eminem Love the Way You Lie Activision E3 Party – A list of impressive artists took the stage last night at the Activision’s E3 party at the Staples Center in the Golden State. Detroit’s most famous MC that goes by the name of Eminem was the headliner of the event with other performers like Usher, Will.I.Am, N.E.R.D., Jane’s Addiction, Chris Cornell, David Guetta, Deadmau5 and DJ Z-Trip following his lead.
Eminem opened the show by singing “Love the Way You Lie,” and said :
“I want to bring out a very special guest with me tonight. California, make Rihanna feel at home y’all.”
To the fans’ great surprise Rihanna who just wrapped up her European tour appeared with Travis Barker to help the rapper perform his emotional track.
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I Love The Way You Lie
song by Eminem with Rihanna
…Just gonna stand there, And watch me burn
But that’s alright, Because I like The way it hurts
Just gonna stand there, And hear me cry
But that’s alright, Because I love The way you lie
I love the way you lie
I love you too much, To walk away though
Come inside, Pick up your bags off the sidewalk
Don’t you hear sincerity, In my voice when I talk
Told you this is my fault, Look me in the eyeball
Next time I’m pissed
I’ll aim my fist, At the dry wall
Next time, There will be no next time
I apologize, Even though I know it’s lies
I’m tired of the games, I just want her back
I know I’m a liar
If she ever tries to f**king leave again
I’mma tie her to the bed
And set the house on fire
These lyrics to the highly-charged Eminem and Rihanna duet are very disturbing. I’d be very afraid that this powerful song would incite abusers with the idea to
murder their wife or girlfriend if they tried to leave again by setting them on fire.
I just heard this song yesterday, June 28th. It was very upsetting. And then today June 29th the very next day, I heard on the radio this story:
about a young woman’s charred body found burning on the side of the freeway in Los Angeles County, a college town called Claremont. If this was a case of an abuser taking it too far, do you think Eminem and the music execs would feel any guilt, remorse, desire to pull the song or issue a public apology?
While I understans that some may find this song “disturbing” it is ridiculous for anyone to isolate this song’s lyrics above the ther kajillion songs out there that gives a “disturbing” message. wjat makes this song different from the others that talk about gangbanging, unprotected sex, women abuse, violence, killing etc..?? Have you listened to the lyrics of the Top 40 songs? Do you watch 90% of the films out? EVERYTHING, not just this song, in pop culture is gonna offend someone, and this is no diffeent just bcause it’s Eminem. There are far worst songs out that talk far worst subjects than this song- the difference at least is that everyone knows what they are geting from Eminem- the other artists not so much so why te spotlight on Em? Ever hear Drake’s album? That boy reaches a ton more “relationship” crowd and ge tlaks about some crazy stuff. How about lady gaga? Em is the least of the concerns nowadays when it comes to worrying about someone taking his lyrics seriously. Heck, there are far worst on TV! I just find it ridiculous to isolate this to this song and neglect everything else that is far more influential out there for the eyes and ears to see and hear.
Not to be at all argumentative…so please don’t take offense.
Last time I checked there weren’t several hundreds of thousands of young girls ages 6 to 20 hanging on every word of the artists you stated.
These very impressionable girls now have encouragement from one of their biggest idols to let themselves be punched in the face, and tied to a burning bed, cause she “likes the way it hurts, and the way he lies.”
Do you have any idea how many insecure girls will use this song as a way to glamorize be abused?
Eminem is an honest artist, no surprises, and I respect that.
Rhianna just left her last boyfriend for doing the same thing she is supporting in this song…
She’s a hypocrite with a powerful fan base.
She’s the one I have a beef with.
No disrespect to ya!
WOW! Neither one of them are saying they support domestic violence. They are actually stating the very opposite along with informing people of how very hard it is to leave certain explosive situations because of love and obsession. You people are taking this way too literally. When Rihanna sings her hook she is actually being sinical (smart a$s)! You know….like she really means the opposite! You would know this if you actually did some research. And evidentally none of you are mature enough to get the true meaning.
Please take offense to this!
Thank god for the right to free speech or you people would have everybody singing about rainbows and butterflies and no song would have any deep meaning!!
If your kid is stupid enough to glamorize domestic violence or emulate a song you might want to get your parenting skills in check!
Woo Hoo Jacque. I totally agree!!!!!
the song is deeper than that… she isn’t supporting it, if anything I think other women who have been in similar situations will be able to relate to this song.
Ohh.. and if you bring up your children to respect themselves, they should be able to see the true meaning of the song.
Are you seriously thinking just because of this song someone decided to set their girlfriend of fire? Of course the story your saying is disturbing about the girl and sad. But it’s Los Angeles, a lot of things happen there.
I just want to say I feel that this song actually hits true to form. I grew up in a home where domestic violence happened everyday to my mother. It’s not glamarous and not pretty. It is very hard for a person in the situation to get out. I don’t think it’s good to sit and judge people on a song to bring awareness to it. Do you really think that his “idea” on burning the house down is far fetched? You can’t blame someone else for someones actions. They have to have the urge to do it. It should be disturbing becuase it is a vicious cycle. It’s not always about getting help. I know I tried to get my mom too but she stayed with my dad for 27 years. I think the song is a good thing. We need to be more aware of domestic violence. Even though are “times” are supposed to help more with it…why do you still see it? Should make you think!!!!
I guess only someone who actually has been put in the hospital several times by a violent partner, and almost strangled to death for trying to leave could really relate to this song. I think Rhianna’s responsibility as a very influential celebrity is to help young woman muster up the courage to leave, NOT promote staying in an abusive relationship with someone who threatens to tie her to a bed and burn her to death, while she “likes the way it hurts!”
Did she like the way Chris Brown “hurt her” with that black eye? Seems to me she didn’t stay with him, liking the way he “lied?”
I have now lost ALL respect for Rhianna. I guess she’ll do anything to further her career.
Um are you serious!!! She and Eminem did this song because they are against domestic violence. You are definately reading way too much into it. Try doing some research before you open your mouth!
Where is the evidence of this. Plz post a link.
Tam, i see your points and where you’re coming from. But you are obviously not a woman, or a woman whos been abused. There are tons of terrible influences out there, true. But this song is hard…without sounding hard. You expect it from those other sources (and its not my cup of tea). It *is* actually I think a beautiful and haunting song.
Angel expressed it perfectly. My heart goes out to her and all the other women and girls who fall into the psychological traps these controlling men put them in. It’s a real threat. The only difference I would make is that yes…I’m disappointed in Rihanna making this song because it seems like she hasn’t learned her lesson.
But lets remember there are labels behind these people. And Rihanna is only 22 years old and she was in the spotlight at a young age. She’s still growing up and she experienced something terrible. Eminem on the other hand is 37.
Who should be taking the most credit for this dangerously provocative song? The 22 year old abused young woman…or the 37 year old man and the powerful bottom-line-only, who-cares-about-morals Madison Avenue types promoting it?
ok point taken, but look up plan b’s song on youtube, called she said. There a woman falsly accuses a man of rape because he doesn’t love her, and he is trying to prove himself innocent. Do they then promote the concept that if a woman is rejected she should claim a false rape? or worse does it make us doubt the woman’s testimony in a case of real rape? the idea of parental advisory is that its the adults job to prevent there child from seeing any material they deem inappropriate, and by the way I am a lawyer, in the courts every day i see this stuff, and its real life! In this song eminem has the guts to say he know’s he is lying and he Knows that hes going to break his promise, surely that is a message a ‘vulnerable woman needs to hear in order to break out of a dangerous cycle?
He owes no one an apology, if anything we should thank him. As he brings a side of a dangerous relationship very public! NOT hidden as it tends to be by society! He is brave enough to confront the topic and will most likely encourage others in that circle type situation to break free.
I disagree about Rihanna not learning her lesson, okay shes beat up, hides, come back ot the music charts as a sex symbol, not exactly the best message to young girls, but explaining the trap, showing her pain and how she loves him but loathes him? she shows every woman the reality of what she faced, and will probably help the girls who live their lives with the lines, oh but hes just stressed/angry/tired because of work/ friends/ money etc to explain the bruises on her face
MissLawyerMe, I see what you’re saying. This song just is very alarming to me, I was in a controlling relationship when I was young. And I have several friends and loved ones who’ve been abused terribly. And one of my friends was a family court paralegal, I’ve heard about the horrible things that go on every day, sadly.
It’s just that music is such a powerful influence. Maybe the best part about this song is that yes, here the topic is brought out into the open. And we’re talking about it.
Excellent point and observation. When the next time he wont do this and that, he know’s he’s lying and says it in the song. I agree, women who are being abused need to know and understand this.
Having been in an abusive relationship myself I know how hard it is to walk away and imo thats what this song is about..its not glamourizing the violence its explaining why women put up with the violence.
I work with perpetrators of domestic violence – firstly, no one is abusive because of a song! Yes, it can act as an influence but you CHOOSE to be abusive. So to say this song will make people kill their partners is taking the responsibilty away from those who commit it!
Secondly, if no one sings, talks, makes films about it ect … domestic abuse will stay a “hidden statistic” forever. It happens. It involves one in four women and more awareness is needed to increase reporting and stop things happening “behind closed doors” before it is too late.
These lyrics are spot on. Lets hope they drive home how serious domestic abuse can be.
Just wanted to add my two cents.
As a survivor of domestic violence, I absolutely LOVE this song. I cannot think of another song that gets the true pain and emotion of living day in day out in a dysfunctional, abusive relationship. Rihanna’s words truly capture the emotions I went through. Domestic violence affects both the abused and the abuser and this song provides balance to the emotions felt on both ends. For me, playing this song reminds me of the type of emotions I never want to feel again and the type of relationships I never want to be in again. It is true that those who forget their pasts are doomed to repeat it. I recommend that all survivors of domestic violence keep this song right next to Martina McBride’s “independence Day” and go beyond the politically correct hype to really hear and understand the words.
Peace
Lola, I agree. I love Independence Day, Earl Had to Die, and the “hidden track” of Thunder Rolls. Although they are a little disturbing too, I don’t think any women would think they’d really get away with offing their abusers! I also like Hold On by Wilson Phillips.
This song captures the feelings for sure. Too good, really. It strikes a chord.
i think that this song is one of eminems greatest songs yet, it expresses feelings and above all its so awesome
Wow, some of the contributions in this blog are amazing!
What this song represents is always going to bring about contentious discussion. It is thought-provoking to read different peoples perception of the two characters of the song. I think that the combination of the lyrical song format and the way that both artists present them in their own inimitable mannner is both shocking and seductive. On one hand we have an art form of musical expression that I feel creates dark drama coupled with great tension. And yet on the other I am profoundly disturbed. Even more still, I have to find another hand from someone because there is a depth to the song (a reference to domestic violence perhaps?) that some people will relate to. Contradiction runs rife through the song which may very well be a representation of the psyches of both the abused and the abuser. The imagery the words project made me recoil, double-take and listen again. Then again. And then some more…. “I Love The Way You lie” will be contextualised countless ways. This is the power of music for our minds, for better – or for worse.
I dont get how people can honestly think that this song SUPPORTS domestic violence. Sure, the lyrics say “I like the way it hurts”/”I love the way you lie”, but that isnt what it means literally. It’s trying to explain how in an abusive relationship it’s difficult to get out of the cycle of lust and abuse because you love the person, no matter how horribly they treat you. It’s about how it’s hard to end because many people don’t want to; they know its bad for them but they don’t want to leave the person they love despite the abuse. On the other hand, its also about the messed-up mind of the abuser, who in many cases regrets what has been done but cant break free of the tendency to use violence to settle disputes, and is victim to regret and pain as a result (rightfully so, of course, but it is interesting to hear the side of the abuser who desperately regrets driving their lover away – and then threatens to tie her to a bed and set the house on fire in revenge. very disturbing but very interesting at the same time…an honest sort of look at a disturbing issue). But regardless, it does not promote domestic violence. It condemns it and shows how miserable it makes people on both ends.
I am so shocked at the amount of people here who actually think that this song doesn’t promote domestic violence when it does! You can try and twist it which ever way you want or say ‘but the intention is this and that’ to make you feel good about this song and backing these artists but its in the lyrics and it is very clear.
Eminem has always been a controversial rapper so it doesn’t surprise me that he has released this kind of song. And lets not lie to ourselves, controversy means publicity, publicity means fans and fans spend money. Thats what its about not about fighting against domestic violence.
I am unbelievably disappointed in Rihanna for contributing to this song. I am no longer a fan of hers because of it and I know that there are others who feel the same.
Really. Because it makes so much sense for her to sing this then leave the abuser in her life. Gosh your logic is very profound, thanks for talking.
i only got 1 word for this: stupidity. It’s very clear That she doesn’t acyually mean that she loves what he’s doing to her. People who are being abused want to believe that last time was actually the last time. They want to believe the abusing will stop. That’s why she ‘loves the way he lies’. She wants to hear everything will be alright and that he’ll never do it again. even though in the back of her head, she knows that he’s going to do it again. She just doesn’t want to believe it because she loves him too much to leave him.
And the fact Eminem mentions the burning of her in his song, actually shows where it could lead to, if you don’t end an abusing relationship like that. It’s the contradiction between the love and hate which makes relationships like that so difficult.
Have you ever questioned yourself at the beginning of a relationship (within 3 months) what you’ll do when he cheats on you? You’ll probably say that you’ll leave him. Now try asking yourself the same question after 5 years, when you’ve build a life together, bought a house, had kids, love him so much and he’s become your soulmate. Answering the question then is a lot tougher and a lot less determined. That’s what they are singing about. people should end relationships like that, but they just can’t. Their feelings won’t let them
I’m also on the concerned side about this song.
There would have been a very simple easy way to redeem the message here by having the girl at the end of the clip being empowered and walking away from the abusive relationship.
Unfortunately this is NOT the message of the song or the clip.
Alternatively a ticker message or similar encouraging abused people to seek help could have been added.
Where are the profits from the sale of this song going?
So my message to anyone reading this is; at the first sign of abuse, walk away. If ever your partner hits you, walk out. Simple. Take control. Don’t BE a victim. Don’t make your kids victims.
Hii
I think the song is very good. I love it. Rihanna is my favourite singer and Emine is also very well. I love them. The song make a sens and the vdeo clip is also so god
I love the song, RiHanNa, and EmiNEm…:D
I think this song sends a terrible message to people regardless of age. For those a year from now, five years from now, even ten years from now that will hear this song, are not going to say, “Oh wait, the intention of the song is really about the history behind these two artists’ failed relationships.” They are going to hear “I love the way it hurts, I love the way you lie” and think she loves the way he hurts her and loves the way he lies to her knowing it’s killing her as he stands there and watches her burn and cry.
Bad and irresponsible choice and method of delivery of what could have been a really powerful message against domestic violence. Instead, it promotes it and ruins her credibility as the sole victim in her relationship with Chris Brown. Coupled with her recent behavior, song choices, performances and suggestions that embrace S&M and painful, highly sexual and dangerous relationships, she comes across as no angel.
I used to feel sorry for her, but now, not so much. The bondage videos and performances, the more and more revelaing clothing, the Eminem song, the gun tatoo….it all screams she loves mixing pain with sex/love and perhaps always has. The thing I hate most…she stood by and let Chris take the complete rap for what I feel she played a heavy, heavy role in what led to that terrible, terrible incident. She never once took up for him and encouraged people to support the both of them through this ordeal.
She is totally out of order and out of control.
people who are opposed to the lyrics of this song, should actually listen to the music first and the tone of voice. That says it all. The song is about a vicious circle that is impossible to break. It has 2 things that make it impossible: they love each other, but they also hate each other at moments. The chorus, sung by Rihanna, is actually explained in the verses sung by Eminem. Besides it’s a vital piece of the lyrics that explain so well why that vicious circle can’t be broken and people who are abused, don’t want to be helpen.
What backs this up is the music itself and the tone in which the song is sung. What i think is so brilliantly done, is the expressions of pain and suffering when you actually listen to the music and disregard the meaning of the words. You can hear so much pain in Rihannas voice when she sings the song. With Eminem it’s the same thing. You can hear so much pain in his voice, but also agression (since he is the abuser). Disregarding the meaning to the words and just listening to the music, will give you a perfect understanding of how people feel in a situation like that and why people can barely break free from them.
*helped
and this given can’t ever give people the idea it’s ok to abuse someone or kill them if they leave
i thik da song is talkin bout his realtionship wit hip-hop jus like da rest of the album,i think its about his past with drugs n his music i think he sayin it as music is the abuser n he sayin music hurt him to the point he felt like he was bein beat up by music to use drugs n stayin all the stress from the industries would make him run back to drugs…..this is my point of view none of us really kno b\cuz we’re not em.so untill he comes out and says the reason 4 this sng yall need to appreciate him and the great music he makes.thank u.
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i think ppl who sayin that em nd rihanna r for abuse ur dumb as a box of rocks!!!! nd rihanna needs to stop usein the situation wit chris brown 4 her benifit. she hit fist so u wanna hit a man like a man she got beat like a man!!! get over it! 4 the ppl that will take this song nd abuse their spouse r dumb nd should b punished by law nd not blme the artist 4 their problems. 4 da women wh use this song to say n a abusive reltionship nee to seek meantal help b/c apparently the need it.
I’m so disappointed with Megan Fox appearing in the MV and which such torrid kisses. Im so happy that eminem is back! im in-love with the song! XD
emienem and rihanna rules and i love michael jackson
michael jackson rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
michael jackson rules i love him as much as rihanna and eminem
When I grew up my family took care of abused teenage girls. My family was “stable and normal” and tried to give love and support to them. I did not understand completely the dark side they experienced but connected with them as a sister and feel I received a lot of insight from them. My parents spent a lot of time trying to get them to remove themselves from the emotional addiction that kept them in this cycle. They would choose boyfriends that instilled their negative self worth as well as attracted negative energy towards them. If one of these teens were to listen to this song over and over again it would feed their soul as to the frustration they might be feeling and remind them of the cycle that there is little hope. They probably–given that they are teenagers–would not research the “true meaning” of the song and analyze it to death but take it at face value and connect with the emotional charge the song conveys. Which to me says -it is too difficult to break this cycle and you just got to love the lies, hurt and burn.
If the song were to relay the same emotional charge but showing the abused and the abuser on how to get proper help it could send a positive message to the impressionable listeners out there. As it stands they are only reinstating “you got to stay and burn and love the lies.”
The musical artists might say to themselves. “I was only expressing my feelings through song.” The concern I have is they need to understand where they fit in society and the responsibilty they hold to impressionable teenagers. They are far more than an island. They need to realize what they say impacts others far greater than the average person. If they could have gone one step further to make sure their message was clear that they were against domestic violence and to teach these victims how to get out. We would be applauding them at this moment rather than questioning their motives.
When I grew up my family took care of abused teenage girls. My family was “stable and normal” and tried to give love and support to them. I did not understand completely the dark side they experienced but connected with them as a sister and feel I received a lot of insight from them. My parents spent a lot of time trying to get them to remove themselves from the emotional addiction that kept them in this cycle. They would choose boyfriends that instilled their negative self worth as well as attracted negative energy towards them. If one of these teens were to listen to this song over and over again it would feed their soul as to the frustration they might be feeling and remind them of the cycle that there is little hope. They probably,given that they are teenagers,would not research the “true meaning” of the song and analyze it to death but take it at face value and connect with the emotional charge the song conveys. Which to me says it is too difficult to break this cycle and you just got to love the lies, hurt and burn.
If the song were to relay the same emotional charge but showing the abused and the abuser on how to get proper help it could send a positive message to the impressionable listeners out there. As it stands they are only reinstating “you got to stay and burn and love the lies.”
The musical artists might say to themselves. “I was only expressing my feelings through song.” The concern I have is they need to understand where they fit in society and the responsibilty they hold to impressionable teenagers. They are far more than an island. They need to realize what they say impacts others far greater than the average person. If they could have gone one step further to make sure their message was clear that they were against domestic violence and to teach these victims how to get out. We would be applauding them at this moment rather than questioning their motives.
When I grew up my family took care of abused teenage girls. My family was a typical stable and normal and tried to give love and support to them. I did not understand completely the dark side they experienced but connected with them as a sister and feel I received a lot of insight from them. My parents spent a lot of time trying to get them to remove themselves from the emotional addiction that kept them in this cycle. They would choose boyfriends that instilled their negative self worth as well as attracted negative energy towards them. If one of these teens were to listen to this song over and over again it would feed their soul as to the frustration they might be feeling and remind them of the cycle that there is little hope. They probably,given that they are teenagers,would not research the true meaning of the song and analyze it to death but take it at face value and connect with the emotional charge the song conveys. Which to me says it is too difficult to break this cycle and you just got to love the lies, hurt and burn.
If the song were to relay the same emotional charge but showing the abused and the abuser on how to get proper help it could send a positive message to the impressionable listeners out there. As it stands they are only reinstating you got to stay and burn and love the lies.
The musical artists might say to themselves. I was only expressing my feelings through song. The concern I have is they need to understand where they fit in society and the responsibilty they hold to impressionable teenagers. They are far more than an island. They need to realize what they say impacts others far greater than the average person. If they could have gone one step further to make sure their message was clear that they were against domestic violence and to teach these victims how to get out. We would be applauding them at this moment rather than questioning their motives.
When I grew up my family took care of abused teenage girls. My family was a typical stable and normal and tried to give love and support to them. I did not understand completely the dark side they experienced but connected with them as a sister and feel I received a lot of insight from them. My parents spent a lot of time trying to get them to remove themselves from the emotional addiction that kept them in this cycle. They would choose boyfriends that instilled their negative self worth as well as attracted negative energy towards them. If one of these teens were to listen to this song over and over again it would feed their soul as to the frustration they might be feeling and remind them of the cycle that there is little hope. They probably,given that they are teenagers,would not research the true meaning of the song and analyze it to death but take it at face value and connect with the emotional charge the song conveys. Which to me says it is too hard to break this cycle and you just got to love the lies, hurt and burn.
If the song were to relay the same emotional charge but showing the abused and the abuser on how to get proper help it could send a positive message to the impressionable listeners out there. As it stands they are only reinstating you got to stay and burn and love the lies.
The musical artists might say to themselves. I was only expressing my feelings through song. The concern I have is they need to understand where they fit in society and the responsibilty they hold to impressionable teenagers. They are far more than an island. They need to realize what they say impacts others far greater than the average person. If they could have gone one step further to make sure their message was clear that they were against domestic violence and to teach these victims how to get out. We would be applauding them at this moment rather than questioning their motives.
When I grew up my family took care of abused teenage girls. My family was a typical stable and normal and tried to give love and support to them. I did not understand completely the dark side they experienced but connected with them as a sister and feel I received a lot of insight from them. My parents spent a lot of time trying to get them to remove themselves from the emotional addiction that kept them in this cycle. They would choose boyfriends that instilled their negative self worth as well as attracted negative energy towards them. If one of these teens were to listen to this song over and over again it would feed their soul as to the frustration they might be feeling and remind them of the cycle that there is little hope. They probably,given that they are teenagers,would not research the true meaning of the song and analyze it to death but take it at face value and connect with the emotional charge the song conveys. Which to me says it is too hard to break this cycle and you just got to love the lies, hurt and burn.
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