Badlands
Black Foxxes Lyrics


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I am confused and obsessive, why's this so hard?
I am staggeringly intent on fucking all of this up
Will you use me? Use me! Please get your fix
You'll be gone in the morning. Please get your fix

I am confused, conflicted, why's this so hard?
I am contorted in my vision, why's this so hard?
There is comfort in silence. All talk is weight
I'm conscious I have made too many fucking mistakes

I am a void, a prison, the source of my hate
I am blaming my condition on all of my mistakes
I am— holy hell, why's this so hard?
I am avoiding the solution 'cause I love sabotage
I am done

If you give me the chance, wait 'til I'm home
I'll be back in the highs if you forgive those lows
I am comfortably wasted, comfortably numb
I am so out of touch. I am all of the above

I am twisted, sister, cat got your tongue?
You are the only one I need 'cause you're all of the above
I am confused, conflicted, why's this so hard
I am avoiding the solution 'cause I love sabotage
I am done

Wait

All of this
All of this
All of this

Why's this so hard
Why's this so hard
Why's this so hard
Why's this

Visualise this and I'll visualise that
Cat got your tongue? It's self sabotage
Visualise this and I'll visualise that
Cat got your tongue? It's self sabotage
Come find me

Contain me, contort me, I am the gun
Contain me, contort me, I am the gun
Contain me, contort me, I am the gun
Contain me, contort me, I am the gun
All of this

(Wait)
(Wait)
(Wait)
(All of this)

Contain me, contort me, I am the gun
Contain me, contort me, I am the gun
Contain me, contort me, I am the gun
Contain me, contort me, I am the gun

Contain me, contort me, I am the gun
Contain me, contort me, I am the gun
Contain me, contort me, I am the gun
Contain me, contort me, I am the gun
All of this

I crave a sensation
This is not time to go outside
This is not the time to go outside
The wind here never changes
I am the sea
This repetitive child swims sideways
Gannets dive into a whirlpool of black
When the grass hits your toes
And the warmth hits your tongue
I am the sea
I crave a sensation
I crave a sensation
That god only gives

Contain me, contort me, I am the gun
Contain me, contort me, I am the gun
Contain me, contort me, I am the gun
Contain me, contort me, I am the gun

Contain me, contort me, I am the gun
Contain me, contort me, I am the gun
Contain me, contort me, I am the gun




Contain me, contort me, I am the gun
All of this

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Black Foxxes' song Badlands speak to the internal conflict of the singer as they struggle with self-sabotage and addiction. The first verse is a plea for someone to use the singer, to "get your fix," but it is also an admission that they are intent on "fucking all of this up." The second verse continues the theme of confusion and conflict, with the singer acknowledging their own mistakes and blaming themselves for their current condition. They are avoiding the solution, however, because they "love sabotage."


The repetition of "contain me, contort me, I am the gun" intensifies the idea of being trapped and struggling with addiction. The bridge, "I crave a sensation / This is not time to go outside / The wind here never changes / I am the sea," adds to the feeling of being stuck and unable to escape one's own thoughts and behaviors. The song ends with a final repetition of "all of this," emphasizing the ongoing cycle of addiction and self-destructive behavior.


Overall, the lyrics of Badlands are a raw and honest portrayal of the struggle with addiction and self-sabotage. The repetition of certain phrases adds to the feeling of being trapped and unable to escape one's own thoughts and behaviors.


Line by Line Meaning

I am confused and obsessive, why's this so hard?
I am feeling confused and obsessive, and I cannot understand why this situation is so difficult.


I am staggeringly intent on fucking all of this up Will you use me? Use me! Please get your fix You'll be gone in the morning. Please get your fix
I am determined to ruin this situation, and I am asking for someone to use me for their own needs, knowing they will leave me once they have what they want.


There is comfort in silence. All talk is weight I'm conscious I have made too many fucking mistakes
Silence is a relief from my problems, and I realize that I have made too many mistakes.


I am a void, a prison, the source of my hate I am blaming my condition on all of my mistakes I am— holy hell, why's this so hard?
I feel like an empty, trapped, and hateful person, and am attributing my current state to my past mistakes. I am exasperated with how difficult my situation is.


I am avoiding the solution 'cause I love sabotage I am done
I am intentionally avoiding the solution to my problems because I enjoy creating chaos. I have reached a point where I am finished dealing with this situation.


If you give me the chance, wait 'til I'm home I'll be back in the highs if you forgive those lows I am comfortably wasted, comfortably numb I am so out of touch. I am all of the above
If given the chance, I will come back stronger after having gone through lows. I am currently in a state of being wasted and detached from reality, but still feeling all of the emotions that come with it.


I am twisted, sister, cat got your tongue? You are the only one I need 'cause you're all of the above I am confused, conflicted, why's this so hard I am avoiding the solution 'cause I love sabotage I am done
I am in a state of emotional turmoil and feel unsure of what to do, but you are the only person I need because you embody all of the things I am feeling. However, I am still avoiding the solution due to my love of causing chaos, and I have reached a breaking point.


Visualise this and I'll visualise that Cat got your tongue? It's self sabotage Come find me Contain me, contort me, I am the gun All of this
If we both try to imagine a better outcome, we can overcome the harmful thoughts and actions that are holding us back. If you can't speak, it's because you are self-sabotaging. Come find me so that I can be manipulated and controlled. I am a volatile weapon that needs to be contained and twisted. All of this is overwhelming.


I crave a sensation This is not time to go outside This is not the time to go outside The wind here never changes I am the sea This repetitive child swims sideways Gannets dive into a whirlpool of black When the grass hits your toes And the warmth hits your tongue I am the sea I crave a sensation I crave a sensation That god only gives
I am seeking a specific feeling or experience, but now is not the time to engage in it. The wind remains constant as I embody the vast, unchanging sea. There are patterns and routines in life that never change regardless of how much we fight against them. When we are in nature, we realize our smallness in the grand scheme of things. Despite knowing that we should avoid it, we still crave this sensation that only comes from a higher power.




Writer(s): Mark Holley, Jack Henley, Finnan Mcclean

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@LittleBeeBee

"I crave a sensation
This is not time to go outside
This is not the time to go outside
The wind here never changes
I am the sea
This repetitive child swims sideways
Gannets dive into a whirlpool of black
When the grass hits your toes
And the warmth hits your tongue
I am the sea
I crave a sensation
I crave a sensation
That god only gives"

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All comments from YouTube:

@user-ez3kz4ml7e

Brilliant! One of the best things I've ever heard. I'm 76, so have heard a hell of a lot!!

@timnagels2363

Just caught them live in Antwerp. One of the best shows I've seen in a few years. The addition of the sax is masterful.

@drivernephi2212

This is just one of those songs that absolutely deserve way more exposure than they have.

@PatrickTingen

Heared this song today and it hit me like a ton of bricks. Raw, dark, aggressive, on the brink of madness. I listened already 8 times and it keeps getting better every time

@BlackFoxxes

God bless you Patrick. "On the bring of madness" is one of the better review quotes we've ever had! Thank you <3

@jwreturn

@@BlackFoxxes I listen to YouTube Music DIY or Die, top 3 songs on that playlist, hooked on it too

@BlackFoxxes

@@jwreturn Thanks so much James! We'll check it out

@albertmctorre4789

wow, this is awesome. The singing nails in the feeling of desperation in the song so perfectly

@BlackFoxxes

Thank you Albert <3

@albertmctorre4789

@@BlackFoxxes * - * eep

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