Pretenders, The - Thin Line Between Love And Hate Lyrics






It's a thin line between love and hate
It's a thin line between love and hate...

It's five o'clock in the morning
And you're just getting in
You knock on the front door
And a voice sweet and low says
Who is it?
She opens up the door and lets you in
Never once asks where have you been
She says are you hungry?
Did you eat yet?
Let me hang up your coat
Pass me your hat
All the time she's smiling
Never once raises her voice
It's five o'clock in the morning
You don't give it a second thought

It's a thin line between love and hate
It's a thin line between love and hate...

The sweetest woman in the world
Could be the meanest woman in the world
If you make her that way
You keep hurting her
She'll keep being quiet
She might be holding something inside
That'll really, really hurt you one day

I see you're in the hospital
Bandaged from foot to head
In a state of shock
Just that much from being dead
You couldn't believe the girl
Would do something like this, ha
You didn't think the girl had the nerve
But here you are
I guess action speaks louder than words

It's a thin line between love and hate
It's a thin line between love and hate
It's a thin line between love and hate
It's a thin line between love and hate...





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  1. G.... ....

    Thanks for sharing, shared. There are 3 versions of everything...
    That what We Said. That what We should have said. And that what,
    We Could Have Said. Speaking, without saying a word. It is a Gift.

  2. D.... C....

    #chrissyhindes forever a woman of #soul

  3. L.... D....

    Damn they did a job on dis one. Wow

  4. c.... ....

    Outstanding.

  5. l.... h....

    A MELHOR DAS MELHORES AMO. BRASIL

  6. M.... Z....

    absolutely love this song! Chrissy is amazing!

  7. 6.... ....

    Who's listening in 2019? Chrissy Hynde nails it.

    6.... ....

    That is out of this world ...still in 2019....

  8. R.... L....

    Simplesmente demais👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍.

  9. S.... B....

    Absolute fcuking CLASS!!!!!!....but not quite as good as the Persuaders!!!!

  10. R.... C....

    Uncanny version of this beautie. Only Chrissie knows how to get it under our skin and leave it there forever. Great song by an astounding outfit.

  11. r.... ....

    How does this only have a half million likes, smh?

  12. S.... S....

    Simple and gorgeous song, of course 80's still rule.

  13. J.... H....

    Loved the new guy's but hate that the others went to soon....

  14. R.... K....

    Couldn't believe it when I heard this old Persuaders song by the Pretenders. Chrissie's voice gave me chills. And the group's harmony is really sweet. Great cover of a great old song.

  15. S.... B....

    Great work

  16. J.... H....

    Kill the bastard....

  17. M.... O....

    ¡¡¡ MARAVILLOSO !!!

  18. R.... R....

    The way Chrissy Hynde sings it always gives me the goosebumps. She is a fabulous singer and stylist. Thank you Chrissy.

  19. G.... B....

    surely the best or Chrissy Hynde

  20. Q.... J....

    There have been many wonderful comments given to this cut, justifiably so. Like many others, I feel this take on the song is much more powerful than the Persuaders, and done with such a beautiful minimalist arrangement. And though I like Annie Lenox's version, it is not as raw and emotional as this. Bravo to Chrissie and her fellow players, bravo!

  21. V.... E....

    It sounds like Fleetwood Mac

    V.... E....

    you are fucking stupid

  22. R.... S....

    Great song!

  23. K.... L....

    No one sings with natural feeling that touch into your heart like this Lady, and she is one who isn't in the news sleeping with all her band members, she has class, and I have listened and loved the Pretenders since the beginning. 🌹 Keep Singing and entertaining, your the best! 💖 Namaste.💖 Respectfully, Kathy🎸

  24. T.... D....

    this version is wayyyy more beautifull then the original who is also very good but this version man 1word aloud AAAAAAAAAAAWESOME

  25. M.... P....

    Just brilliant.....

  26. D.... J....

    Wow i love her !

  27. Z.... B....

    Fine voice she have.

  28. s.... k....

    White people stay messing our songs up...sounds horrible

    Leave this for The Persuaders and H-Town

    Persuaders because they are the original and H-Town remade it which was a hit when they did 😊

    Oh and I’m sure most of you don’t know who H-Town is feel free to look them up 🤷🏾‍♀️

  29. C.... S....

    Não é a gravação original más ficou muito melhor com Pretenders showwwww...

  30. K.... C....

    I love this song ,listen the original version with the soul band,The Persuaders

  31. R.... B....

    Anyone that has seen Chrissie live will attest to the fact that whether it’s studio or live you get her classic Voice one of the best, most distinctive voices, in the business.

  32. J.... D....

    If you love Chrissie then listen here. You're welcome...
    https://youtu.be/KdX57JSJCjs

  33. M.... M....

    Ali G brought me heree

  34. R.... L....

    2018! I haven't heard this since I played it on my cassette.

  35. M.... P....

    No no no no no noooooooooo

  36. K.... L....

    One of the most meaningful songs Chrissie and the rest of the Band nailed the feeling's of the abuse taken by so many young Women, that should be broken by the preciousness of our youngest, hurting Women, who can't always get away from in their situations! She sings this and every song with her heart, and I would love to do just what she does, sing with style, determination and Class! Love this! 🎸Thank you 🎸🎤🎹🎶💕✌🌹🎸🎶❤😊

  37. r.... ....

    The Pretenders pay homage to the Persuaders. Nice song.

  38. W.... L....

    Clearly the version done by the Persuaders is far superior !!!!! More emotions and inner feelings shown.

  39. L.... O....

    well thats an beautiful reverb

  40. J.... W....

    We're at the end of that line

  41. t.... m....

    When Otis heard Aretha' s version of 'Respect', he said "That girl just stole that song away". I suspect the Persuaders' songwriter said the same thing when he/she heard this... No one doubted Ms Hynde as a songwriter. Withbthus song she removed any doubt as a singer as well.

  42. m.... s....

    too perfect
    so much beautiful
    passion
    I cry

    m.... s....

    It is very very moving!!!!

  43. D.... B....

    This song IS their finest!!

    Its Chrissie take on relationshiip so greatly set to tune.

    I caught them northside chi town with my canon AE 1, no flash & a 500mm f8 mirrored telephoto sans flash, the fuji 1600 asa film print sold for $250. cash.And NOT 1 photo grain in her smile.

    Made a great poste which she had poster & sent me a free copy.
    And again, muho tasty.

    Brian.

  44. S.... ....

    Happy Birthday Chrissie Hynde *September 7

  45. G.... ....

    Never realised The Pretenders did a version of this. Chrissie puts her individual stamp on it and deserved praise for that BUT for sheer soul, emotion and vocal delivery the original cannot be beaten. This is an out and out heart-rending soul/r&b written song and looses some of that in the stripped back version here. Love the Pretenders though

  46. C.... l....

    My favorite

  47. g.... h....

    Let it be said. Good music can guide you, change you and make you. It will never leave you.

  48. j.... ....

    Gosh I miss Lady Suzette. I called her Sue. She was such a breathe of fresh air, funny insightful . A beautiful way of expressing herself Sue my Love , RIP honey ill never forget you. ..................Does anyone here remember her ?

  49. N.... C....

    linda música...simplesmente linda♡♡♡

  50. C.... S....

    entered Billboard June 30, 1984 ..reached #83 reached #49 in the UK

  51. e.... f....

    que cantora é essa Christie hynde hein, coloca essas estrelas aqui do Brasil no chinelo

  52. e.... f....

    sem sacanagem, fazia mais de 10 anos que eu procurei saber o nome dessa bela canção

  53. B.... E....

    alltid vært en favoritt

  54. D.... ....

    Haunting and beautiful

  55. L.... D....

    It is an original from the persuaders

    L.... D....

    Tempo bom que saudade

  56. R.... B....

    Know the song, never knew it was from The Pretenders

    R.... B....

    Me to never knew she song this song.

    R.... B....

    its not. its her version of a remake. she kills it !! better than the original imo

    R.... B....

    There Is No OTHER Than The Original.. They sure Rock IT Tho...................

  57. R.... H....

    Chrissy Hynde: Such a great voice. And such a babe.

  58. L.... L....

    wow an awesome nice song about a married couple that really love each other man I am crying right now hearing this song

  59. T.... S....

    This is just a deep song... period.. While I like the sassines Chrissy brings, I'm still VERY attached to the original from the Persuaders...

    T.... S....

    yup. that original is some. tough old big city blues.

  60. J.... Z....

    good vibes in late vday in a while with the hommie good asnigth

  61. r.... m....

    Great Valentines Day song!

  62. r.... t....

    one of my favorite songs by the pretenders-didn't get the airplay it deserved-has a jazzy feel included

    r.... t....

    They didn't make this song but I like it better than the original (persuaders) Great song mabey more popular than you think

    r.... t....

    ronald trottier because it sucks....leave the remake to H-Town

    They the only group that can and did remake this song and remade it popular

  63. B.... B....

    absolutely adore her singing

  64. t.... ....

    what a great cover of a tough old blues CLASSIC....

  65. l.... h....

    AMO ESSA MUSICA....AMO ESSA BANDA.

  66. v.... o....

    Thin line between love and hate --- PRETENDERS ---

  67. J.... S....

    please marry me

  68. R.... D....

    Terrifying for the boy friends ;-) just joking...a great song

  69. M.... ....

    Excellent.

  70. L.... Z....

    Awesome!

  71. R.... Z....

    I feel like this almost every day.......from an old wound that refuses to heal.

    R.... Z....

    +Robyn Zang God Bless You!

  72. M.... B....

    I liked h town better

  73. K.... G....

    Chrissie makes this song her own  -  Just perfect 

  74. P.... B....

    Bons tempos de Pretenders

  75. L.... C....

    Sweet song!!!

  76. P.... M....

    Damn that girl can sing!!!

  77. L.... S....

    Chrissie and the guys did a great job with this song! I remember the version done in the early 70's by The Persuaders. I actually like this version better! Great lyrics. I've always thought so. Couldn't it be changed to: "The sweetest _person_ in the world, could be the meanest person in the world, if you make 'em that way." It works, doesn't it? LOL!   Suzette

    L.... S....

    @Lady Suzette i totally agree , she killed it. good job.

    L.... S....

    yeah they SURE did. She captures the hard, blue. dark tone of the original and pounds it.

    L.... S....

    It definitely works both ways...

    L.... S....

    Good blues song that is so sad. This shit happens for real!

    L.... S....

    Chrissy tells the story the best. Hands down!

  78. L.... ....

    this is a white version of a R&B classic. if your whit you if ur, well u get what i mean. imo this song is a horrible version

    L.... ....

    Now That You Had Your  Say  STFU... When You Can Talk In Plain English Come See Me...

    L.... ....

    You didn't have to pull the race card... You're so quick to judge. In my opinion, both versions are nice.

    L.... ....

    Where is the race card being pulled?

    L.... ....

    She has a nice voice and I love this song but this version has lost its soul

  79. e.... b....

    A FANTASTIC COVER OF THE ORIGINAL. SHE HAVE NICE VOCALS ON THIS CUT . THANX FOR SHARING THIS .

  80. l.... ....

    Goosebumps.

  81. L.... M....

    Love this version. 

  82. M.... S....

    One of my fav.....

  83. h.... ....

    thanks gdub454... thank you for your relevant comment on the music... what are all the others about ...++++????

  84. S.... ....

    Chrissie Hynde <3 <3 <3

    S.... ....

    @***** why?

  85. 3.... ....

    melhor interpretação desta canção .

  86. y.... c....

    Not bad for being a remake

  87. c.... ....

    IMO this single song had alot to do with any musically redeeming qualities the 80s may have had.

  88. T.... E....

    It's rare I prefer a cover to the original but the Pretenders do this beautifully.

  89. R.... N....

    Maravillosa!!!

  90. M.... ....

    is a thin liiiiiiine between hate and love...

  91. W.... K....

    What more can be said

  92. H.... D....

    Is that the Rathskeller?

    H.... D....

    Das hätten wir wohl gerne... ;-)

  93. T.... ....

    Tan buena como tu Bonita

  94. l.... ....

    Blows the Persuaders' version out of the water.

  95. M.... ....

    this is a great version of this song ..chrissie you sing this with raw emotion,,love it

  96. B.... B....

    Chrissie got this one!!

  97. M.... T....

    Chrissie rules--period. this song is so amazing