Lyric discussion by Gelfie 

Cover art for Hate Me lyrics by Blue October

As the mother of a guy who has been struggling with being Bipolar the majority of his life. This song means everything to me. I have watched my son try to end his life during a depressive phase, sat in the hospital holding his hand while he was on life support. I have listened to his guilt ridden apologies to me for hurting me. I have watched his manic phases where he is on top of the world. My son is my best friend and there is nothing that is much harder than to see someone in such a dark place and you cannot do a fucking thing about it. I expected to bury my son before he turned 18. He is 23 now. He still struggles on. He is singing this song to me.

My Interpretation

My daughter has struggled with depression for many yrs. I myself, sister struggle with it every day. My mother and brother lost that struggle both committed suicide. My daughter has personality disorder. I feel for ya, been there done that. She disappears into this pain that I cant help her with, it hurts me to see her hurt so bad. She says this song reminds her of us and I tend to believe that. It is an awesome song. I just felt for you when I seen your message and wanted you to no that there are us out here that...

Not Valid

Originally, I thought this song was about a girlfriend/spouse, but now, after looking more closely at the video, I think that it's about his mother. Good call!

Sorry to hear about your son. Sadly, I suspect that that may be me in a few years with my oldest daughter.

@Gelfie Hi! Im a young woman 2 years older than your son and Im also Bipolar. Im sure your son has thanked you for what you do and I want to tell you that what you do is really important for him. My mother has always been there for me too but I sadly have seen how worst it can be for people who dont have someone by their side. I thank my mother and Ive seen how hard it is for her. Now Im a lot better, it IS POSSIBLE. Just hang there!!!! Love from Mexico City