"Love Don't Hate It" is the official second single by Dutch singer-songwriter Duncan Laurence, released on , as the follow-up to his Eurovision-winning hit "Arcade". The track appears on his debut EP Worlds on Fire and his first studio album, Small Town Boy . Song Meaning & Themes
: Lyrically, the song touches on relationship hardships. Laurence revealed in interviews that he broke up with his boyfriend roughly two months before the song's release, though he clarified that the song itself was written during a camp in Los Angeles.
The song serves as an anthem for universal love and self-acceptance.
: The video features Laurence in a dark setting, illuminated by dynamic red lights and celluloid film effects. It was shot on Super 16mm and Super 8mm film to create a "sizzling," emotive aesthetic.
: Laurence also released a live performance of the song filmed on the Capitol Records Rooftop . Track Specifications
: While "Arcade" was a personal story of self-acceptance, "Love Don't Hate It" aims to spread that message more universally. Production & Creative Credits
