"You can't hurt me the way you think you can. But even if you..." — Understanding Love's Resilience: The Meaning Behind 'You Can't Hurt Me'

You can't hurt me the way you think you can. But even if you could? I would rather die with the taste of you on my tongue than live and never touch you again. I'm in love with you, Mara. I love you. No matter what you do.