"Even angels have their wicked schemes / And you take that to new extremes / But you'll always be my hero / Even though you've lost your mind".
While Part I was led by Eminem’s aggressive verses, Part II is anchored by Rihanna’s soulful and vulnerable vocals. The song explores the cycle of domestic violence from the survivor's viewpoint, detailing the internal struggle between the desire to leave and the agonizing attachment to a partner. Love The Way You Lie (Part II)
"" is the 2010 sequel to the record-breaking hit by Eminem and Rihanna . Appearing as the final track on Rihanna’s fifth studio album, Loud , it shifts the narrative focus to the female perspective of the toxic relationship introduced in the original. Narrative Perspective and Lyrics "Even angels have their wicked schemes / And
The track was produced by Alex da Kid and based on a demo originally written and recorded by Skylar Grey. "" is the 2010 sequel to the record-breaking
The standard album version includes a "fiery new verse" from Eminem toward the end, while an alternate version featured on iTunes is a purely acoustic piano ballad.
Reviewers from NME highlighted the "delicious" contrast between Rihanna's "smoothly pitched pain" and Eminem’s verse, where he is described as "practically screaming with rage". Critical Reception
It is a mid-tempo hip hop and R&B ballad written in G minor.