Thin Line Between Love and Hate
"Thin Line Between Love and Hate" is the title of a 1971 song by the New York City-based R&B vocal group The Persuaders. The song was written and produced by the Poindexter brothers, Robert and Richard, and was also co-written by Robert's wife, Jackie Members. Background. This painful, tragic song tells a story about a man coming home early in the morning to find his wife waiting for him, seemingly unconcerned with his being out all night. But he warns against taking advantage of a woman's love and acceptance, because  one day she might break -- advice he gives from his hospital bed. Chart history. This was the group's biggest hit song, spending two weeks atop the "Billboard" R&B chart in late 1971. It also reached #15 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart and was a certified Gold Record by the RIAA. Cover versions. The song has been covered or sampled by many musical acts.