Good Intentions
Badwolf Lyrics


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the road to heaven is equiped with good intentions
there's a fine line, between good and evil
that no one mentions
when no one is around
now your heart of gold creeply turning cold
night to day and oh so lonely
everone can see the man you used to be
slipping away so slowly

you know you shouldn't
but you can't wait its to late and now you're addicted
the ground around you
is spinning to quickly your body's restricting
when no one is around
no footsteps on the ground
now your heart of gold creeply turning cold
night to day and oh so lonely
everyone can see the man used to be
slipping away so slowly
(oh)
and now the skys turned grey
because you wished your soul away
the things you did can't be undone
you let yourself in over, help
now your heart of gold creeply turning cold
night to day and; so lonely
now your heart of gold creeply turning cold
night to day and oh so lonely
everyone can see the man you used to be
slipping away
away so slowly




away so slowly
away so slowly

Overall Meaning

The song "Good Intentions" by Badwolf speaks about the dangers of addiction and how it can take away everything that one holds dear. The road to heaven, which symbolizes leading a good life, is paved with good intentions. However, there is a fine line between good and evil that no one talks about. While no one is around, a man's heart of gold gradually turns cold as he succumbs to addiction, which has taken over his life. Everyone who knows him can see how he is slipping away, but he is unable to stop himself.


The lyrics suggest that addiction has a way of taking away someone's ability to make sensible decisions. The man in the song knows that he shouldn't indulge in his addiction, but he can't help himself, and now it's too late. As the ground spins around him and he becomes more restricted, he realizes that he has let himself down. His heart of gold is turning cold, and he is becoming more isolated and lonely with each passing day. The melancholic tone of the lyrics emphasizes the sadness of lost opportunities and the regret that accompanies failed attempts to overcome addiction.


Line by Line Meaning

the road to heaven is equiped with good intentions
People often think that having good intentions will lead them to a better place.


there's a fine line, between good and evil
Sometimes, it can be difficult to tell the difference between right and wrong.


that no one mentions
People tend to ignore the fact that this line exists.


when no one is around
People tend to hide their true selves when no one else is around.


now your heart of gold creeply turning cold
You used to be a good person, but now you're starting to change and become cold-hearted.


night to day and oh so lonely
Your mood is constantly changing, and you feel isolated and disconnected from those around you.


everyone can see the man you used to be
People are aware that you have changed, and they miss the person you used to be.


slipping away so slowly
Your old self is slowly slipping away, and you're becoming someone else entirely.


you know you shouldn't
You are aware that what you're doing is wrong.


but you can't wait its to late and now you're addicted
You're unable to stop your destructive behavior, and now you're addicted to it.


the ground around you is spinning to quickly your body's restricting
You feel like everything is moving too fast, and you're unable to keep up with it.


no footsteps on the ground
You're so isolated from everyone else that there's no evidence that you were ever there.


and now the skys turned grey
Your future looks bleak and uncertain.


because you wished your soul away
Your actions have led to your own downfall, and you've lost a part of yourself in the process.


the things you did can't be undone
You can't change the past, and you have to live with the consequences of your actions.


you let yourself in over, help
You became too engulfed in your behavior, and it's now too late for anyone to help you.


now your heart of gold creeply turning cold
You're becoming more and more cold-hearted with every passing day.


night to day and; so lonely
Your emotions are constantly shifting, and you're increasingly feeling isolated.


everyone can see the man used to be
Your changes have become evident to others, and they miss who you used to be.


slipping away
You're slipping further away from who you used to be.


away so slowly
Your changes are happening gradually, almost imperceptibly.


away so slowly
Your old self is slipping away slowly and surely.




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Steamfaerie

Ahhh thank you guys all so much for all the kind comments! So glad you guys are digging the new video! Stay tuned for tons of new music in 2016! Also be sure to watch the behind the scenes video for "Good Intentions" on my channel! - Kota

Lucy Heartfilia

You guys are amazing I love this video its so creative!! I can't wait to see whats in store!

shyladwynter

I've noticed you guys like to tell a story in your music videos (which I love) so what story were you trying to tell here?

Nino Aldi

Nice work Kota!

Sacred Nile Candles

I absolutely love EVERY song on your EP! Good Intentions is one of the songs I rock out to on my way to work every morning hahaha

Bad Wolf

+Nina Stallmann Awww thanks Nina!!! That's so rad! :D

Zirius

I can't stop listen to this song. You guys did a really good job πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ’œ

suvimaru

ohMyGod!!! this was seriously so amazing!!!!! you all killed it! can't wait to here what else you guys have planned for us this year!! β™‘β™‘β™‘β™‘

Sofia Sonja

I was literally running around the house showing this to everybody... I thought nothing could beat "Stay with me" (that was my absolute favourite before this)

Shazza Rose

So wish I lived in Cali so I could see you guys live
I love how much work you put into your music videos, they're always soo creative and amazing!

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