Bad Blood
Black Math Lyrics


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Did you have to do this?
Did you have to ruin?
Did you have to hit me
And rub it in so deep?

Oh, it's so sad to think about the good times, you and I

'Cause, baby, now we got bad blood
You know it used to be mad love
So take a look what you've done
'Cause, baby, now we got bad blood

Now we got problems
And I don't think we can solve them
You made a really deep cut
'Cause, baby, now we got bad blood

(Band-aids don't fix bullet holes
You say sorry just for show)

Did you think we'd be fine?
No don't think it's in the past
Now did you think it all through?

Oh, it's so sad to think about the good times, you and I

'Cause, baby, now we got bad blood
You know it used to be mad love
So take a look what you've done
Take a look what you've done
'Cause, baby, now we got bad blood

You know it used to be mad love
So take a look what you've done
'Cause, baby, now we got bad blood
Now we got bad blood

Band-aids don't fix bullet holes
You say sorry just for show
If you live like that, you live with ghosts
Band-aids don't fix bullet holes
You say sorry just for show
If you love like that blood runs cold





'Cause, baby, now we got bad blood

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics by Black Math, the singer reflects on a past relationship that has now turned sour. They question their former partner's motives, asking if they had to "ruin" things and "hit" them so hard. The singer laments the loss of the good times they shared with their former partner, but acknowledges that they now have "bad blood" between them. They list the problems that have arisen in their relationship, stating that they don't think they can be solved. Finally, they use the metaphor of "band-aids" and "bullet holes" to illustrate that words and apologies cannot always fix deep wounds.


Throughout the song, the singer expresses a range of emotions, from sadness and regret to frustration and anger. They seem to be grappling with the idea that sometimes relationships can sour and there's nothing that can be done to repair the damage. Despite this, they hold their former partner accountable for their part in the downfall of the relationship.


One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that they represent the aftermath of a toxic or abusive relationship. The references to "bullet holes" and "ghosts" suggest that the singer has been deeply hurt or traumatized by something their former partner did. The refrain of "band-aids don't fix bullet holes" emphasizes the idea that superficial gestures, like a verbal apology, can't heal deep emotional wounds. The song could be seen as a warning to others to be careful in relationships and not to ignore red flags.


Line by Line Meaning

Did you have to do this?
Did you really have to go this far and hurt me like this?


Did you have to ruin?
Did you have to ruin everything we had together?


Did you have to hit me
Did you have to physically harm me?


And rub it in so deep?
Did you have to make it hurt so badly and remind me of it?


Oh, it's so sad to think about the good times, you and I
It's heartbreaking to reminisce about the positive memories we used to have


'Cause, baby, now we got bad blood
The situation between us has become negative and hostile


You know it used to be mad love
We used to have a strong and intense love for one another


So take a look what you've done
Reflect on the negative impact you have caused


Now we got problems
Our relationship is now riddled with issues


And I don't think we can solve them
I don't think we have the ability to work through our problems and reconcile


You made a really deep cut
You have caused me significant emotional pain and damage


Band-aids don't fix bullet holes
Superficial remedies won't fix deep, impactful wounds


You say sorry just for show
Your apology is disingenuous and not truly meant to make amends


If you live like that, you live with ghosts
If you continue to act in this way, you will be haunted by the negative consequences of your actions


If you love like that blood runs cold
If you love in a harmful and negative way, you will eventually become cold and unfeeling


'Cause, baby, now we got bad blood
The situation between us has become negative and hostile




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Martin Max, Johan Karl Schuster, Taylor Alison Swift

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