Lyrics
Such a shame you had to meet me on a day like this
Expressing regret about the timing of the meeting on a difficult day.
I think I've gone insane
Indicating a feeling of insanity or emotional turmoil.
Crossing names right off my drop dead list
Removing names from a list of people considered no longer important.
They won't be missed
Suggesting that the removed names won't be missed.
Am I turning sour used to be so sweet
Reflecting on a personal change from sweetness to a potentially bitter disposition.
If confidence is power then it's all in me
Associating confidence with power and claiming to possess it.
Oooh, I feel it taking over up and under my skin
Describing a sensation taking over, possibly alluding to a negative influence.
Oooh, usually a baddie but today I'm just
Contrasting the usual positive self-perception, feeling different today.
Bad
Expressing a self-perceived state of being "bad."
I'm so bad
Reiterating the self-declared "bad" nature.
I'm the one who lit the match and walked away
Claiming responsibility for causing a negative outcome and leaving.
All your little bridges burning down in flames
Metaphorically describing the destruction of connections or relationships.
Bad
Reiterating the self-perceived state of being "bad."
I'm so bad
Continuing to emphasize the self-declared "bad" nature.
Mmm, ooh
Expressing a non-verbal, contemplative sound.
You should leave
Suggesting that someone should leave due to upcoming statements.
Don't want to hear the things I'm bout to say
Expressing reluctance to hear what is about to be said.
I used to bite my tongue
Highlighting a past tendency to remain silent or avoid expressing thoughts.
But I don't think we're better off that way
Questioning the improvement of the current situation by maintaining silence.
In shades of grey
Referring to a situation with ambiguous or unclear qualities.
Oooh, I feel it taking over up and under my skin
Reiterating the feeling of something taking over, possibly negatively.
Oooh, usually a baddie but today I'm just
Reiterating the contrast between the usual positive self-perception and the current state.
Bad
Emphasizing the self-perceived state of being "bad."
I'm so bad
Reiterating the self-declared "bad" nature.
I'm the one who lit the match and walked away
Repeating the claim of igniting a negative situation and leaving.
All your little bridges burning down in flames
Continuing the metaphor of bridges burning down, signifying severed connections.
Bad
Reiterating the self-perceived state of being "bad."
I'm so bad
Emphasizing the self-declared "bad" nature.
Mmm, ooh
Expressing a non-verbal, contemplative sound.
Get on your knees prepare to bow down, yeah
Commanding someone to kneel, suggesting a position of submission or defeat.
Can't you see I'm wearing the crown, yeah
Asserting a position of superiority or dominance, symbolized by wearing a crown.
Clap your hands and scream it real loud, yeah
Encouraging applause and loud acknowledgment of the asserted dominance.
Usually a baddie but today I'm just
Reiterating the usual positive self-perception but acknowledging the current negative state.
Bad
Emphasizing the self-perceived state of being "bad."
I'm so bad
Reiterating the self-declared "bad" nature.
I'm the one who lit the match and walked away
Repeating the claim of igniting a negative situation and leaving.
All your little bridges burning down in flames
Continuing the metaphor of bridges burning down, signifying severed connections.
Bad
Reiterating the self-perceived state of being "bad."
I'm so I'm so bad
Concluding by repeating the emphasis on the self-declared "bad" nature.
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