Bad Blood
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There was nowhere else to go
And you said you always had my back
Oh but how were we to know
That these are the days that bind you together, forever
And these little things define you forever, forever
It's been cold for years, won't you let it lie?
If we're only ever looking back
We will drive ourselves insane
As the friendship goes resentment grows
We will walk our different ways
But those are the days that bind us together, forever
And those little things define us forever, forever
All this bad blood here, won't you let it dry?
It's been cold for years, won't you let it lie?
And I don't wanna hear about the bad blood anymore
I don't wanna hear you talk about it anymore
I don't wanna hear about the bad blood anymore
I don't wanna hear you talk about it anymore
All this bad blood here, won't you let it dry?
It's been cold for years, won't you let it lie?
The song "Bad Blood" by Bastille is about the complexities of human relationships, the way that people can be both incredibly loyal and fiercely resentful towards each other. It starts with a memory from the singer's youth, hanging out with a friend in the park and feeling like their bond was unbreakable. But as they grew older, things changed. Resentment began to grow between them, fueled by past hurts and misunderstandings. The singer is left feeling exhausted by this vicious cycle of blame and anger, and begs the other person to let the "bad blood" between them dry up and fade away.
The song speaks to the difficult truth that friendships and relationships can be messy and complicated, and that it's not always easy to move on from past conflicts. The phrase "these are the days that bind you together, forever" suggests that even in the midst of conflict, there is a sense of connection that can't be erased. And yet, the resentment that builds up over time can be just as powerful, pulling people apart and splintering their relationships irreparably.
Ultimately, the song seems to be an appeal for forgiveness and a willingness to let go of grudges. The repeated refrain of "I don't wanna hear about the bad blood anymore" speaks to a desire to move on, to leave the past behind and start fresh. It's a poignant reminder of the importance of forgiveness and empathy in maintaining healthy relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
We were young and drinking in the park
We were young, carefree, and didn't have any other place to go, so we met in the park to drink.
There was nowhere else to go
We were living in such a small and uneventful town that going to the park to drink was pretty much our only option.
And you said you always had my back
You had told me that you'll always support me, no matter what.
Oh but how were we to know
However, we had no way of predicting what the future had in store for us.
That these are the days that bind you together, forever
These days spent with friends are the ones that hold us together, and we'll remember them forever.
And these little things define you forever, forever
The small things we do during this time are what make us who we are, and we'll carry those memories forever.
All this bad blood here, won't you let it dry?
There's a lot of negativity and hurt among us, can't we let it dissipate?
It's been cold for years, won't you let it lie?
We haven't spoken or made amends for years, can't we just move on?
If we're only ever looking back
If we only revisit negative memories from the past
We will drive ourselves insane
It'll only cause us more pain and suffering, and we'll never be able to move on.
As the friendship goes resentment grows
As time has passed, the hurt and anger have only escalated and further damaged our friendship.
We will walk our different ways
We've grown apart to such an extent that it's time we all go our separate ways.
And I don't wanna hear about the bad blood anymore
I don't want to hear about our past hurts and negative emotions anymore.
I don't wanna hear you talk about it anymore
I don't want you to bring up the negativity either, as it's not helping us move forward.
All this bad blood here, won't you let it dry?
We need to let go of our negative emotions, so that we can all move forward together.
It's been cold for years, won't you let it lie?
The cold, negative feelings we have towards each other have lingered for years, can't we just leave them behind?
Lyrics Š Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL SMITH
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@CarlosAlberto-zw8mv
[Bad Blood]
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We were young and drinking in the park
There was nowhere else to go
And you said you always had my back
Oh but how were we to know
That these are the days that bind you
Together, forever
And these little things define you Forever, forever
All this bad blood here
Won't you let it dry?
It's been cold for years
Won't you let it lie?
If we're only ever looking back
We will drive ourselves insane
As the friendship goes resentment grows
We will walk our different ways
But those are the days that bind us Together, forever
And those little things define us Forever, forever
All this bad blood here
Won't you let it dry?
It's been cold for years
Won't you let it lie? I don't wanna hear about the bad blood anymore
I don't wanna hear you talk about it anymore
I don't wanna hear about the bad blood anymore
I don't wanna hear you talk about it anymore
All this bad blood here
Won't you let it dry?
It's been cold for years
Won't you let it lie?
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@user-zj5kn2tj9s
Bad Blood"
We were young and drinking in the park
There was nowhere else to go
And you said you always had my back
Oh but how were we to know?
That these are the days that bind you together, forever
And these little things define you forever, forever
All this bad blood here
Wonât you let it dry?
Itâs been cold for years
Wonât you let it lie?
If weâre only ever looking back
We will drive ourselves insane
As the friendship goes resentment grows
We will walk our different ways
But those are the days that bind us together, forever
And those little things define us forever, forever
All this bad blood here
Wonât you let it dry?
Itâs been cold for years
Wonât you let it lie?
And I donât wanna hear about the bad blood anymore
I donât wanna hear you talk about it anymore
I donât wanna hear about the bad blood anymore
I donât wanna hear you talk about it anymore
All this bad blood here
Wonât you let it dry?
Itâs been cold for years
Wonât you let it lie?
@LpsElectric
Lyrics; for whoever needs them! <3
We were young and drinking in the park
There was nowhere else to go
And you said you always had my back
Oh but how were we to know?
That these are the days that bind you together, forever
And these little things define you forever, forever
All this bad blood here
Wonât you let it dry?
Itâs been cold for years
Wonât you let it lie?
If weâre only ever looking back
We will drive ourselves insane
As the friendship goes resentment grows
We will walk our different ways
But those are the days that bind us together, forever
And those little things define us forever, forever
All this bad blood here
Wonât you let it dry?
Itâs been cold for years
Wonât you let it lie?
And I donât wanna hear about the bad blood anymore
I donât wanna hear you talk about it anymore
I donât wanna hear about the bad blood anymore
I donât wanna hear you talk about it anymore
All this bad blood here
Wonât you let it dry?
Itâs been cold for years
Wonât you let it lie?
@bradnapieryt
I'm sure she had good reason to break into his house and eat his rotten food, but the fact that she just left the refrigerator door open is completely uncalled for. Â
@simplez4ck
LOL
@jamesvanwinkle3951
Maybe the air conditioning was on the fritz and she was trying to cool down a bit...
@houstkay8265
@@jamesvanwinkle3951 yeah let that bad boy defrost typa shit
@TheLoudseed
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@oliviadraus-barrett5895
Yeah.. I'd hate for the food to rot đ
@amymccarthy1959
It has taken me three fucking years to realise the sounds at the start is actually a voice saying 'I don't wanna talk about it' and not just beat box sounds. I can't digest this.
@legocity7748
me 2
@bonescade4005
seriously? I never would've known that unless you pointed it out! So cool
@__aeon
Mina S me too