"Opposites Attract (Tomorrow W/O Her)" by Kendrick Lamar featuring JaVonté portrays a toxic relationship dynamic between two individuals who possess opposite personalities. The lyrics describe the pain that both parties inflict on each other due to their differing approaches to love and life.
In the first verse, Kendrick Lamar's partner questions why he is so kind-hearted and not deceitful like a con artist, mischievous or just a little devious, which is a trait she may prefer in a partner. She is frustrated that he doesn't ask for much and is always there for her. She wonders why he is committed to lifting her up when she feels like giving up, why he responds dryly to other men and why he'd rather spend time with her than go clubbing. She feels guilty that he always buys her things when they're out shopping for himself, and he tells her he loves her, making her somewhat confused.
In the chorus, it is pointed out that they hurt people that love them and love the people that hurt them. Although their intentions of love are real, they constantly hurt one another, indicating that the relationship is not healthy.
In the second verse, Kendrick Lamar's partner asks why he is so mean to her and doesn't understand his loyalty. She's also concerned that he is always playing games and whether he's embarrassed about their relationship. She is bothered by the way he treats her, mistreats her in public, and appears to have other women in his life. She is confused by his behavior during their sexual encounters, how he talks to and assumes she likes his ex, and their arguments, in which she usually feels foolish. She's scared of him sometimes but she always remembers that he promises to stay loyal to her.
The song ends on a melancholic note, with JaVonté singing about his feeling that they no longer have anything in common. The couple once shared a great love, but now they appear to be falling apart.
Overall, the song reveals the pain that both partners experience due to their different personalities and approaches to love. They love each other, but their differences in character make it challenging to have a healthy, lasting relationship. It speaks to the fact that love is not always enough to make a partnership work.