Dax’s music ain’t for the faint of heart. ‘i hate that i love you’ is a gripping, gut-wrenching rap confessional piece.

Built around the soul-crushing feeling of having your heart broken, Dax pulls us into his expression of vulnerability. For anyone who’s ever been through it, often the worst part is after. Standing in the wreckage of a destroyed relationship, wondering how to move forward, who to blame and how to deal with all this pain?

The track is built upon a simmering, dark soundscape. Melancholy keys, sombre strings, and basic drumline. It’s the perfect playground in which Dax can release his angst and rage. His voice and vocal delivery are dripping with a burning pain and passion

Lines like “What you said really hurt me, and what you did was even worse,” indicate that he isin’t holding anything back. Eminem-esque rapid-fire verses hit hard but also encourage introspection and provide startling clarity.

The narrative progression here is excellent. It starts slow, with rumblings of anger before it explodes into verses of self-loathing, depression, and still, love. This artist’s ability to clearly express his aching conflict of still being in love with the object of his pain is relatable. This line, “I would die for you, kill for you, end my whole career, they could cut off both my arms, and I’d still find a way to hug you” hits deep and true, highlighting the madness of undying love.

“Dax – i hate that i love you” isn’t a cry out for sympathy. Its a pure form of catharsis. Dax doesn’t just perform this track—he lives it. And once you hear it, you will too.

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