Bad for Me
Intoxicating Nights: Jesse Jenkins' Reflections in 'Bad for Me'
Lyrics
It's raining here tonight
Reference to the current weather, setting the scene for the narrator.
Hope I rolled my windows up
Expressing concern about potential rain damage, indicating distraction or preoccupation.
I'm slumped right now getting drunk with all of my friends
Narrator is currently in a state of relaxation or lethargy, drinking with friends.
I should probably get some rest
Acknowledging the need for rest, hinting at exhaustion or fatigue.
Monday's gonna kick my ass
Anticipating a challenging day ahead, likely work-related.
But I can't sleep right now 'cause I got the spins
Insomnia due to dizziness, possibly from alcohol consumption.
I know I need to quit
Recognition of the need to quit a certain behavior or habit.
Can't break the habit
Reiteration of the struggle to break a habit, possibly related to substance use.
Baby you're the last thing I need
Acknowledging that a romantic interest is not beneficial for the narrator.
Why can't I see you're bad for me
Expressing confusion or inability to recognize the negative impact of the romantic interest.
My head hurts like hell
Physical discomfort, possibly a hangover, reinforcing the consequences of the narrator's actions.
cnd I woke up in my jeans
Waking up still dressed from the night before, emphasizing the aftermath of a wild night.
Shit I'm still off my ass from the night before
Continued effects of substance use, contributing to the narrator's current state.
Can't believe I sent those texts
Regret over sending text messages, indicating potential emotional vulnerability.
She left my ass on read
Rejection or indifference from the romantic interest, adding to the narrator's emotional state.
It's whatever, I've seen it all before
Resignation or acceptance of past experiences, suggesting a pattern of similar situations.
I know I need to quit
Reiteration of the need to quit a certain behavior or habit.
Can't break the habit
Repeating the struggle to break a habit, emphasizing its persistence.
Baby you're the last thing I need
Reaffirming that the romantic interest is not conducive to the narrator's well-being.
Why can't I see you're bad for me
Repeating the confusion or inability to recognize the negative impact of the romantic interest.
I know I need to quit
Reiteration of the need to quit a certain behavior or habit.
Can't break the habit
Reiterating the ongoing struggle to break a habit, underscoring its difficulty.
Baby you're the last thing I need
Reaffirming that the romantic interest is not conducive to the narrator's well-being.
Why can't I see you're bad for me
Repeating the confusion or inability to recognize the negative impact of the romantic interest.
Bad for me
Summarizing that the romantic interest is detrimental to the narrator.
Bad for me
Reiteration of the statement that the romantic interest is bad for the narrator.
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