Bad News Baby
Alma Lyrics


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Oh, won't you take my advice?
No, you can't put me on ice
Do what you want
But load the gun
I know you'll come again (I know you'll come again)
To get my love, my heroin (my love, my heroin)
Do what you do
And I'll pray for you (uh)

I can't help, I can't stop
You should be careful
Innocent, in your heart
It's growing faithful
Curious, sweetest lips
You try to change me
Like it's so easy

I'm a bad news baby
You can hear me on the radio
Bad news baby
You gon' see me everywhere you go
I'm a bad news baby, ohh
I'm a bad news baby (bad news baby)

I'm a bad news baby
You can hear me on the radio
Bad news baby
You gon' see me everywhere you go
I'm a bad news baby, ohh
I'm a bad news baby (bad for you)

I said that I wanted you (said that I wanted you)
When I'm wasted, I love you too
I won't belong (belong)
Til' morning comes

I can't help, I can't stop
You should be careful
Innocent, in your heart
It's growing faithful
Curious, sweetest lips
You try to change me
Like it's so easy

I'm a bad news baby
You can hear me on the radio
Bad news baby
You gon' see me everywhere you go
I'm a bad news baby, ohh
I'm a bad news baby (bad news baby)

I'm a bad news baby
You can hear me on the radio
Bad news baby
You gon' see me everywhere you go
I'm a bad news baby, ohh
I'm a bad news baby (bad for you)

If you wanna get with me
Know what you're risking honey
If you wanna ride with me, yeah
Know who you're kissing, honey

I'm a bad news baby
You can hear me on the radio
Bad news baby
You gon' see me everywhere you go
I'm a bad news baby, ohh
I'm a bad news baby
(I'm a bad news baby)

(I'm bad for you)

I'm a bad news baby
You can hear me on the radio
Bad news baby
You gon' see me everywhere you go (I'm bad for you)




I'm a bad news baby, ohh (I'm a bad news baby)
I'm a bad news baby (I'm a bad news baby)

Overall Meaning

In "Bad News Baby", Alma warns her lover that she is not good for them and that they should be cautious around her. She insists that she cannot be tamed and that her love is like a drug, addictive and destructive. Despite this, she acknowledges that her lover will keep coming back to her, and she prays for them while recognizing that they themselves can't help their attraction to her.


The chorus of the song repeats that Alma is a "bad news baby" and that she can be heard on the radio and seen everywhere her lover goes. She warns them that if they want to be with her, they should know what they are risking and who they are kissing.


Overall, "Bad News Baby" showcases Alma's self-awareness and willingness to take responsibility for her actions, while also warning her lover of the dangers of getting involved with her.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, won't you take my advice?
I'm warning you not to do what you're doing.


No, you can't put me on ice
You can't silence me or stop me.


Do what you want
You'll do what you want regardless of what I say.


But load the gun
You should be prepared for the consequences of your actions.


I know you'll come again (I know you'll come again)
I know you'll be back, even though you shouldn't be.


To get my love, my heroin (my love, my heroin)
You're addicted to me, even though I'm not good for you.


Do what you do
You'll continue to do what you do.


And I'll pray for you (uh)
I'll hope you'll change or find a better way.


I can't help, I can't stop
I can't do anything to stop your behavior.


You should be careful
You should be cautious of the risks you're taking.


Innocent, in your heart
You have good intentions, but you're still doing something risky.


It's growing faithful
Your attraction to me is becoming stronger and more dangerous.


Curious, sweetest lips
You're exploring something new and exciting.


You try to change me
You think you can change me or fix me.


Like it's so easy
But you're underestimating the difficulty of changing someone like me.


I'm a bad news baby
I'm not good for you and I'll only bring you trouble.


You can hear me on the radio
My influence is widespread and influential.


Bad news baby
I'm a warning for those who might get involved with me.


You gon' see me everywhere you go
You'll see the consequences of your actions all around you.


I said that I wanted you (said that I wanted you)
I'm also attracted to you, but I know it's a bad idea.


When I'm wasted, I love you too
I might make poor decisions when under the influence.


I won't belong (belong)
I know I won't fit in with your world or lifestyle.


If you wanna get with me
If you want to be involved with me in any way.


Know what you're risking honey
Understand the risks and dangers you're exposing yourself to.


If you wanna ride with me, yeah
If you want to tag along on my dangerous journey.


Know who you're kissing, honey
Understand the consequences of the actions you're taking with me.


(I'm bad for you)
I'm a risk and a danger to you.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ajay Bhattacharyya, Alexander Shuckburgh, Alma Miettinen, Joe Janiak, Kennedi Lykken

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Thewitch Doctor

Oh, won't you take my advice?
No, you can't put me on ice
Do what you want 
But load the gun
I know you'll come again (I know you'll come again)
To get my love, my heroin (my love, my heroin)
Do what you do 
And I'll pray for you (uh)

I can't help, I can't stop
You should be careful
Innocent, in your heart
It's growing faithful
Curious, sweetest lips
You try to change me 
Like it's so easy

I'm a bad news baby
You can hear me on the radio
Bad news baby
You gon' see me everywhere you go
I'm a bad news baby, ohh
I'm a bad news baby (bad news baby)

I'm a bad news baby
You can hear me on the radio
Bad news baby
You gon' see me everywhere you go
I'm a bad news baby, ohh
I'm a bad news baby (bad for you)

I said that I wanted you (said that I wanted you)
When I'm wasted, I love you too
I won't belong (belong)
Til' morning comes

I can't help, I can't stop
You should be careful
Innocent, in your heart
It's growing faithful
Curious, sweetest lips
You try to change me 
Like it's so easy

I'm a bad news baby
You can hear me on the radio
Bad news baby
You gon' see me everywhere you go
I'm a bad news baby, ohh
I'm a bad news baby (bad news baby)

I'm a bad news baby
You can hear me on the radio
Bad news baby
You gon' see me everywhere you go
I'm a bad news baby, ohh
I'm a bad news baby (bad for you)

If you wanna get with me
Know what you're risking honey
If you wanna ride with me, yeah
Know who you're kissing, honey

I'm a bad news baby
You can hear me on the radio
Bad news baby
You gon' see me everywhere you go
I'm a bad news baby, ohh
I'm a bad news baby
(I'm a bad news baby)

I'm a bad news baby
You can hear me on the radio
Bad news baby
You gon' see me everywhere you go (I'm bad for you)
I'm a bad news baby, ohh (I'm a bad news baby)
I'm a bad news baby (I'm a bad news baby)



All comments from YouTube:

Patryk U

Really hurts seeing such an amazing artist being sooo underrated :c

Tyler Kochman

I have a sense that there may be a day where she all the sudden BLOWS UP in a big way. Happened to Lizzo, who also went years being underrated. So, I'm keeping hope for Alma. For now, she's our hidden treasure we have the privillage of letting our friends on to.

Patryk U

@Tyler Kochman Let's just keep on having our hopes up then

Jupu

Shes not under rated at all In finland our home country Idk about other countries

Xenon Doro

Örrör You've got to stop being so defensive. Finland is the only place her album charted, it got bad reviews especially on Helsingin Sanomat and in general the media is considering her a failed project. She's been given so many big chances, but as the views on her videos prove, it hasn't got her anywhere. Her album hasn't sold that much in Finland either which is not surprising since Finns prefer songs in their native language. Tbh Alma has a lot of potential but she's made some really poor business decisions. She was offered a record deal by an American label. She refused, because she wants to be managed by her Finnish friends who even admitted in the media that they have no idea what they are doing. Finland does not have the connections to make anyone big. She chose to stay small.

Da Ch

@Xenon Doro I'd say her album got actually mixed reviews in Finland. For example Soundi gave it 4/5 stars. Also it got good reviews in the UK (4/5 stars in NME) but all in all it went quite unnoticed which is unfortunate since it's defnitely not a bad album or a "failed project". Alma has a talent for writing catchy songs with great hooks and she has a great voice and personality.
I agree though that the Finnish music industry "professionals" don't have the connections or marketing skills that for example Swedes have but also the cultural landscape is unfortunately somewhat different meaning that mainly Finnish artists who sing in Finnish can make it big in Finland (eventhough some of their music would not be that good) whereas in Sweden also Swedish artists who sing in english are listened, appreciated and given media space. In Finland many artists who start their career by singing in english change the language later to finnish to be able to sustain a career or get more fanbase. This wasn't the case still 20 years ago so Finnish music industry and cultural landscape has turned more inward during this time which is only making things worse. There should be more support in Finland for talented artists that sing in english.

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somi

I don't understand how she is not more popular. She's really good. I've been following her for sometime. Well their loss.

Ryan Paladino

People have bad taste. Charli is underrated. Zara is underrated. The general public has very wack taste

REED BOYS

It’s cos she doesn’t look good

Phillip Hone

Sponge Bob not rew

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