Love The Way You Lie (part Ii) May 2026

It is a mid-tempo hip hop and R&B ballad written in G minor.

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.

Reception was generally positive, with some critics—such as those from the BBC—arguing that Part II actually improved upon the original by centering Rihanna’s "commanding" performance. Others, like the Chicago Sun-Times, felt it was an "unnecessary sequel" that muddied the song's social message regarding domestic abuse.

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.

The track was produced by Alex da Kid and based on a demo originally written and recorded by Skylar Grey.

"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".