Bad Medicine
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Bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease
Bad medicine
I ain't got a fever, got a permanent disease
I got lots of money but it isn't what I need
Gonna take more than a shot to get this poison out of me
And I got all the symptoms count 'em one, two, three
First you need (that's what you get for falling in love)
Then you bleed (you get a little but it's never enough)
And when you're on your knees (that's what you get for falling in love)
Now, this boy's addicted 'cause your kiss is the drug, whoa
Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease
Bad, bad medicine
I don't need no needle to be givin' me a thrill
And I don't need no anesthesia or a nurse to bring a pill
I got a dirty down addiction that doesn't leave a track
I got a jones for your affection like a monkey on my back
There ain't no paramedic gonna save this heart attack
When you need (that's what you get for falling in love)
Then you bleed (you get a little but it's never enough)
And when you're on your knees (that's what you get for falling in love)
Now, this boy's addicted 'cause your kiss is the drug, whoa
Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
So let's play doctor, baby, cure my disease
Bad, bad medicine
Is what I want
Bad, bad medicine
Ow, it's what I need
I need a respirator 'cause I'm running out of breath
But you're an all night generator wrapped in stockings and a dress
When you find your medicine you take what you can get
'Cause if there's something better, baby, well they haven't found it yet
Whoa
Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease
Your love, bad medicine
Bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
Your love's the potion that can cure my disease
Bad, bad medicine
Is what I want
Bad, bad medicine
Ooh baby, ooh baby
Bad, bad medicine (I gotta, I gotta, I gotta, I gotta)
I gotta, I gotta
I gotta do it again, wait a minute, wait a minute
Hold on
I'm not done
One more time
With feeling
Come on
Help me out now
Your love is like bad medicine
Bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
You got the potion that can cure my disease
Your love, bad medicine
Your kiss is what I need
Your love, bad medicine
In Bon Jovi's "Bad Medicine," the lead singer expresses his addiction to his love interest's affection. He compares her love to "bad medicine" and explains that he needs it in his life like a drug, despite acknowledging that it's not healthy. He explains that there's no cure for his "disease" and that he's tried everything, including having lots of money, but nothing has worked to fill the void that her love leaves. The singer expresses that her love is addictive and compares it to a drug, saying that after having a taste of it, he keeps coming back for more. He admits that he's hooked and wants to keep experiencing it, no matter how harmful it may be.
The lyrics also reference common symptoms of addiction - the need to constantly be in the presence of the person you're addicted to, the feeling of never having enough and constantly wanting more, and the willingness to do whatever it takes to continue experiencing the feeling of being in love. The song's chorus repeats the line "Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need," emphasizing the idea that the singer sees his love interest as a necessary, albeit harmful, part of his life.
Overall, "Bad Medicine" is a passionate, catchy song about the euphoria of falling in love and the addiction that can come along with it, even if it's not ultimately healthy for the person experiencing it.
Line by Line Meaning
Your love is like bad medicine
Your love is harmful, but irresistible
Bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Although your love is dangerous, I can't resist it
Shake it up just like bad medicine
Your love is unpredictable, like a volatile drug
There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease
No treatment, physical or emotional, can cure me of my love for you
I ain't got a fever, got a permanent disease
My love for you is not a fleeting infatuation, but a permanent addiction
And it'll take more than a doctor to prescribe a remedy
No one can help me overcome my love for you
I got lots of money but it isn't what I need
Despite my wealth, I cannot buy a cure for my love for you
Gonna take more than a shot to get this poison out of me
It will take more than a short-term solution to free me from my love for you
And I got all the symptoms count 'em one, two, three
The signs of my love for you are unmistakable and overwhelming
First you need (that's what you get for falling in love)
Love requires a vulnerability that can lead to addiction
Then you bleed (you get a little but it's never enough)
Even small doses of love can be addictive
And when you're on your knees (that's what you get for falling in love)
Love can make you feel powerless and at the mercy of another person
Now, this boy's addicted 'cause your kiss is the drug, whoa
I am addicted to your love, and your kiss is the trigger
I don't need no needle to be givin' me a thrill
I don't need drugs to feel alive, your love is enough
And I don't need no anesthesia or a nurse to bring a pill
I don't need medical intervention to fix my heart, your love is the only medicine I need
I got a dirty down addiction that doesn't leave a track
My addiction to your love is strong, but invisible
I got a jones for your affection like a monkey on my back
I crave your love and attention like a drug addict craves their next fix
There ain't no paramedic gonna save this heart attack
No one can save me from the devastating effects of my love for you
So let's play doctor, baby, cure my disease
Only you can cure me of my love for you
I need a respirator 'cause I'm running out of breath
I am out of control, and need help to breathe easy again
But you're an all night generator wrapped in stockings and a dress
You are a powerful force that keeps me alive, even in the darkest of nights
When you find your medicine you take what you can get
When you find something that works for you, you don't let it go
'Cause if there's something better, baby, well they haven't found it yet
Your love is the best thing for me, there is nothing better out there
You got the potion that can cure my disease
Your love is the only cure for my addiction to you
Your kiss is what I need
Your kiss is the trigger of my addiction to you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: Richard Sambora, Desmond Child, Jon Bon Jovi
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