The song "Why Can't You Love Me Like Before" by Hardcore Superstar explores themes of unrequited love and longing for a past relationship. The lyrics describe a narrator who reminisces about a specific day in June when they felt their partner looked their best. They express a desire to be with this person, supported by their friends' belief that they were meant to be together. However, the situation takes a turn as the partner decides to say goodbye, creating a struggle for the narrator. They question why they can't be together and express their frustration and disbelief by exclaiming, "oh my God." The statement "stop that, you are fooling yourself, let me be your man" suggests that the narrator believes their partner is denying their true feelings or overlooking the potential for a meaningful connection. The chorus repeats the question "Why can't you love me like before?" as the narrator expresses their pain, comparing it to a wound. They long for a reconciliation, yearning for the past when their love was stronger. The lyrics acknowledge that both individuals have their own lives, but the narrator still wants to be with their former partner. Overall, the song portrays a heartbroken individual desperately seeking an explanation for why their love has changed and longing for their partner to love them like they did before.
