The song "Violence (Club Mix)" by Grimes & i_o explores themes of a tumultuous and toxic relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and a longing for the person they are involved with, despite the destructive nature of their connection. The opening lines, "I am like, begging for you baby, makes you wanna party, wanna break up," suggest that the singer is aware of the negative impact the relationship has on them but still craves the attention and chaos it brings. They describe the relationship as being filled with violence, both physical and emotional, symbolized by the repeated phrase "Baby, it's violence, violence." The lyrics further imply that the person they are involved with enjoys hurting them, as shown in the lines, "You feed off hurting me, off hurting me." This dynamic is twisted and unhealthy, yet the singer seems to be addicted to the pain and it's implied that they even enjoy it to some extent. The chorus, "You wanna make me bad, make me bad, and I like it like that," suggests that the person they are involved with wants to bring out the worst in them, and the singer strangely finds pleasure in this destructive behavior. The repeated line, "Said, 'I like it like that'," emphasizes their acceptance and possibly even enjoyment of this harmful dynamic. Throughout the song, there is a sense of desperation and a plea for the person they are involved with to see things from their perspective. The repeated line, "You can't see what I see," highlights the disconnect and lack of understanding between them. The song's overall narrative revolves around a toxic relationship characterized by violence and a distorted sense of pleasure in pain. It serves as a commentary on the complexities and contradictions of human relationships, especially those that involve manipulation and abuse.
