Critics note that while Part I focused on the "rage" of the abuser, Part II provides a more coherent look at the psychological toll on the victim, who admits to feeling like a "masochist" for staying. Production and Composition
It is a mid-tempo hip hop and R&B ballad written in G minor. Love The Way You Lie (Part II)
The track was produced by Alex da Kid and based on a demo originally written and recorded by Skylar Grey. Critics note that while Part I focused on
"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". "Even angels have their wicked schemes / And
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.
"" 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