I Hate Love Songs

Kelsea Ballerini

About I Hate Love Songs

"I Hate Love Songs" is a song recorded by American country pop singer Kelsea Ballerini for her second studio album, Unapologetically (2017). Ballerini co-wrote the track with Shane McAnally and Trevor Rosen. The song was released to American country radio on March 12, 2018, serving as the second single for the album."I Hate Love Songs" has reached number 25 on the Billboard Country Airplay and number 28 on the Hot Country Songs charts.


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2017
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I hate Shakespeare and Gosling and cakes with white frosting
Two names in a heart-shaped tattoo
I think cupid is stupid and violets are purple not blue
I hate catching bouquets, the honeymoon phase
And letterman jackets don't fit
Your eyes can't hold stars and you'd die if your heart really skipped

I hate love songs (I hate love songs)
Yeah, I really do (I really do)
I hate love songs (I hate love songs)
But I love you

I hate pink hearts with glitter and Valentine's dinner
And roses just die in a week
We were drunk when we met so we don't know our anniversary, woops
Oh and I'm far too vain to kiss in the rain
The clouds, they aren't numbered to nine
And you make me feel something but it sure as hell ain't butterflies

I hate love songs (I hate love songs)
Yeah, I really do (I really do)
I hate love songs (I hate love songs)
But I love you, ooh yeah

Oh oh
I really do

And I'll always love you but I don't have to sing it
"For worse or for better" don't rhyme
They say I got the right one so now I should write one
But I'd rather just show you tonight

'Cause I hate love songs (I hate love songs)
Yeah, I really do (I really do)
I hate love songs (I hate love songs)
But I love you, yeah

I hate love songs (I hate love songs)
The old and the new (I really do)
I hate love songs 
But I love you

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Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea Nicole Ballerini (born September 12, 1993) is an American country pop singer and songwriter. She released her first album The First Time in 2015, and her second album Unapologetically was released on November 3, 2017. She received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 2017 Grammy Awards. Ballerini's two albums have accounted for seven charted songs on the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts. She has four No. 1 singles on the latter, starting with her debut single "Love Me Like You Mean It", which made her the first female artist to send a debut single to the top of that chart since Carrie Underwood did so in 2006. It was followed by "Dibs" and "Peter Pan", whose peaks also made her the first female country artist to send her first three sing… more »

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Written by: Kelsea Nicole Ballerini, Shane L McAnally, Trevor Joseph Rosen

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., ME GUSTA MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Song Composition
"I Hate Love Songs" is a song by American country pop singer Kelsea Ballerini. It was co-written by Ballerini, Shane McAnally and Trevor Rosen.
Album Release
The song was released on March 12, 2018, from Ballerini's second studio album "Unapologetically".
Chart Performance
"I Hate Love Songs" peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and number 35 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
Song Theme
Despite the title, "I Hate Love Songs" is actually a love song where Ballerini talks about her love-hate relationship with romantic clichés.
Creative Process
Kelsea Ballerini has said that she came up with the idea for the song while she was taking a shower. She then brought the basic idea to the songwriting session, where she, McAnally and Rosen ended up writing the entire song that day.
Critical Acclaim
The song received positive reviews from critics, with many praising Ballerini's storytelling abilities and the song's clever lyrics.
Music Video
The music video for "I Hate Love Songs" premiered in 2018 on CMT and features Ballerini performing the song in various scenarios often associated with love songs, including a romantic dinner and a moonlit walk.
Award Recognition
"I Hate Love Songs" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2018 CMT Music Awards.
Live Performances
Ballerini's memorable performance of the song at the 2018 CMT Music Awards involved a set full of rose petals and a grand piano.
Song Message
By stating that she hates love songs, Ballerini paradoxically communicates the depth of her feelings for her partner, proving that love doesn't need to be expressed through clichés to be valid.
Personal Influence
In a series of interviews, Ballerini confirmed that the song was inspired by her relationship with her then-fiancé, now husband, Morgan Evans.
Commercial Success
While "I Hate Love Songs" wasn't Ballerini's highest peaking single, it was still successful, earning a Gold certification from the RIAA for over 500,000 units sold.
Popularity
The song quickly found popularity amongst fans, not only for its catchy tune, but also for its clever lyrics and relatable message. It continues to be a fan-favorite at Ballerini's live performances.

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