BAD
Dancing with Desires: Unveiling the Temptation in Safe Trvls' 'BAD'
Lyrics
Bad, bad, bad
Expressing something is bad, possibly a situation or behavior.
Shawty want it bad, bad bad
Describing someone, "Shawty," who desires something intensely and urgently.
And she been lookin' badder
Noting that "Shawty" has become more attractive.
I been hearin' all these voices in my head like does it even really matter?
Contemplating the significance of voices in the head and questioning their relevance.
Ain't no goin' to the way it was before, cuz I don't wanna play these games no more
Rejecting the idea of returning to a previous state and expressing a desire to avoid playing games.
She been letting' it all go out on the floor and that is somethin' that I just cannot ignore (No, no)
Observing "Shawty" releasing emotions and emphasizing its impact.
Bad, bad, bad
Reiterating the sentiment of something being bad.
Bad, bad, bad
Repetition for emphasis.
Shawty want it bad, bad, bad and she been lookin' badder
Repeating the intense desire of "Shawty" and emphasizing her enhanced appearance.
Ain't no goin' to the way it was before, cuz I don't wanna play these games no more
Reiterating the reluctance to return to the past and play games.
Dancin' with the devil on my shoulder
Engaging in risky behavior, symbolized by dancing with the devil.
Cup of liquor on the rocks makes my heart colder
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism to numb emotions.
Got no problem goin' home Mr. October
Expressing a willingness to face consequences ("Mr. October") without concern.
Cuz I ain't feeling' like myself if I'm not sober
Feeling disconnected from oneself when not sober.
Kinda feelin' like the man right now
Feeling confident and in control of the situation.
With a coping mechanism in my hand right now
Having a specific way of dealing with challenges in hand.
And she lookin' way too good if you ask me
Acknowledging the attractiveness of someone.
Got me rollin' up the pressure in the back seat
Engaging in risky behavior, perhaps drug use.
Shawty want it bad, bad bad
Reiterating "Shawty's" intense desire.
And she been lookin' badder
Confirming an increase in "Shawty's" attractiveness.
I been hearin' all these voices in my head like does it even really matter?
Questioning the significance of the voices in the head.
Ain't no goin' to the way it was before, cuz I don't wanna play these games no more
Expressing a refusal to revert to the past and play games.
She been letting' it all go out on the floor and that is somethin' that I just cannot ignore (No, no)
Noting the impact of "Shawty's" emotional release on the floor.
Bad, bad, bad
Reiterating the theme of something being bad.
Bad, bad, bad
Repetition for emphasis.
Shawty want it bad, bad, bad and she been lookin' badder
Repeating "Shawty's" intense desire with an emphasis on her enhanced appearance.
Ain't no goin' to the way it was before, cuz I don't wanna play these games no more
Reiterating the refusal to return to the past and play games.
She don't know the hold that she got on me
Describing the strong influence "Shawty" has on the speaker.
Dancing' with the devil on my shoulder
Engaging in risky behavior, dancing with the devil on the shoulder.
Been livin' in my head rent free
Experiencing intrusive thoughts, possibly negative and persistent.
But I'm just tryna get a little closer
Expressing a desire for closeness despite the challenges.
Shawty want it bad but I'm in my bag
Acknowledging "Shawty's" desire while being focused on personal priorities.
Heard that boy was hatin' we ain't goin' out sad
Addressing rumors and expressing determination not to be affected negatively.
No we ain't goin' out bad, bad bad
Asserting resilience and refusal to have a negative outcome.
Shawty want it bad, bad bad
Reiterating "Shawty's" intense desire.
And she been lookin' badder
Confirming an increase in "Shawty's" attractiveness.
I been hearin' all these voices in my head like does it even really matter?
Questioning the significance of the voices in the head.
Ain't no goin' to the way it was before, cuz I don't wanna play these games no more
Expressing a refusal to revert to the past and play games.
She been letting' it all go out on the floor and that is somethin' that I just cannot ignore (No, no)
Noting the impact of "Shawty's" emotional release on the floor.
Bad, bad, bad
Reiterating the theme of something being bad.
Bad, bad, bad
Repetition for emphasis.
Shawty want it bad, bad, bad and she been lookin' badder
Repeating "Shawty's" intense desire with an emphasis on her enhanced appearance.
Ain't no goin' to the way it was before, cuz I don't wanna play these games no more
Reiterating the refusal to return to the past and play games.
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