Kelly Clarkson Releases ‘I Hate Love’ After Brandon Blackstock Divorce: ‘Why Does It Hurt So Much When You Know It’s the Right Thing?’

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Not holding back! Kelly Clarkson dives deep into her heartbreak and anger on her new single, “I Hate Love,” in the wake of her divorce from Brandon Blackstock.The inaugural American Idol, 41, first released the biting track via YouTube on Thursday, June 1, in a video which showcased her live performance of the song at New York City’s Belasco Theatre.

While introducing “I Hate Love” on stage, Clarkson reflected on the idea of repeatedly been drawn to someone “you can’t stand” due to the “chemistry factor.”“You can’t stand the person, but you, like, you love them and you’re just like, ‘Why?’” she questioned, explaining that the “dilemma” perfectly plays out in movie It’s Complicated, in which Meryl Streep’s character has an affair with her ex-husband, who is portrayed by Alec Baldwin. (Steve Martin, who stars as Streep’s character’s new boyfriend in the 2009 comedy, plays the banjo on “I Hate Love.”)“I’m just really angry, so enjoy,” Clarkson quipped before belting out the track.In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies“I hate love / It’s a bitch sometimes / Mama, I’m sorry for using that word / But I only use it when it applies,” the “Breakaway” songstress croons on the first verse. “I hate love / It’s a cruel reminder / Even when I know it’s bad for me / These memories fill my mind.”As the breakup tune crescendos — “Why does it hurt so much / When you know it’s the right thing? / Why do I crave your touch? / Love is so damn blinding,” the Kelly Clarkson Show host belts on the pre-chorus — fans can’t help but think of her split from Blackstock, 46.The “Since U Been Gone” performer filed for divorce from the former talent manager in June 2020 after seven years of marriage, Us Weekly confirmed at the time.