Quote Originally Posted by rockzmom View Post
I must say at the start ... I have never been a big Eminem fan. His newest number one song, Love The Way You Lie, featuring Rihanna has grown on me very quickly though and the only reason I listen to it was because of all the brouhaha about Rihanna singing on it.

Now Eminem is no stranger to controversial lyrics and Rihanna made headlines a while ago due to her personal life and being her abusive relationship. SO, to team them up for a song that speaks all about an abusive relationship... well... you get people talking. People are saying to boycott the song because of Rihanna and how she should be speaking out against domestic violence. BUT... what is the difference between this song and say... Lady Gaga's Bad Romance? They are both about toxic relationships. The difference is that Love the Way You Lie is in your face here is what it feels like and is emotionally performed, while other songs about "bad romance" are catchy little nothings soon to be forgotten.

The music video for Love the Way You Lie is to be released this week. It will be interesting to see how the song is "visually" portrayed.
Here is a live version of the song until the music video is out: YouTube - Eminem x Rihanna Perform Live in Los Angeles!
I hadn't paid this song much attention until now, but actually a very good song. Sent shivers down my spine.