HATE by Rivermaya

I was revisiting some of the old Rivermaya albums particularly the self-titled debut and Tuloy Ang Ligaya, which featured a revamped lineup. Funny i just now realized that both are the only albums by Rivermaya wherein there were five members, with Rico Blanco and Mark Escueta the only hold overs.

With strong singles such as 214, Ulan, Awit ng Kabataan and Bring Me Down, I was curious to take a plunge to old Rivermaya music to take a listen to some of the lesser known songs. I was surprised to hear Halik sa Araw, the heaviest song in the lot (with an interesting intro to boot) and HATE.

HATE is a love song which i can fully relate to. Hopeful, full of ironies, hints of hesitation and mixed emotions.

Well, if you're happy then then I'm blue
Cause I'm not so far but not with you
And I can't see why we can't see each other
I telephone but you're sleeping forever

I hate you for the things you do but i love you
And curse you for your beauty
that makes me some poetry about love

And I don't think you even think about me
If only you were smiling,
And if I was your reason, tomorrow i could die

I can only pray my absence will change you
Pretend that you're the one who needs my love
But you celebrate cause, yes, why should you miss me
When you know darn well I'd die just to bring us together

And this is not a love song... Don't even think it's your song!