I Hate Boston Lyrics – Reneé Rapp

[Verse 1]
In the first verse, Reneé Rapp describes herself as a tourist, contrasting with her ex-partner who was a hometown hero. This sets the stage for the dynamic between them, where he felt important and stuck in his past glory, while she felt out of place and insignificant.

[Pre-Chorus]
Reneé Rapp expresses frustration with the effort they put into the relationship, which ultimately led to nothing. She bitterly suggests that the city should be burned down, symbolizing her desire to erase the memories and pain associated with it.

[Chorus]
The chorus captures the core sentiment of the song, where Reneé Rapp questions how her ex made her hate Boston. She acknowledges that the city itself isn't to blame for their breakup, but it has become a casualty of their failed relationship. The chorus highlights her struggle to separate the place from the person and the pain.

[Verse 2]
In the second verse, Reneé Rapp describes being hidden away in her ex's basement, highlighting how he kept her out of the spotlight. She also touches on the family tensions her presence caused, adding another layer of discomfort and alienation to her experience.

[Pre-Chorus]
She references her ex's father sleeping on the couch, suggesting familial instability and dysfunction. This reinforces her negative perception of Boston, associating it with personal and relational turmoil.

[Chorus]
The second chorus reiterates her feelings of resentment towards Boston and the haunted memories it holds. She questions how her ex can sleep at night after the way he treated her, emphasizing the emotional toll it took on her.

[Outro]
In the outro, Reneé Rapp reflects on how casually her ex left her and how his presence lingers in every part of the city. This final line underscores the pervasive impact of the relationship on her perception of Boston, leaving a lasting impression of heartache and loss.