Bad Company
Boys of Fall Lyrics


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Let's get one thing straight
I never let this go
I just suffocate
But you already know
Spare me time
Let me have my hate
Cause you love to watch
My heart break

Lately
I've been thinking I've been too quick to say I'm sorry

So don't stay with me
If you say I'm bad company
It's okay with me
If all your friends just hate me
I'm not good with this whole optimistic thing
Baby don't you know my misery loves company

So how do I
How do I tell myself that
I'd rather run from here than get trapped
Stuck in a place I just don't relate
Think of your face
Think of the way that you taste
Thinking of happier days
You took them from me
You took them from me
And lately, I've been such

I've been such bad, bad company
And I don't like the way that you talk me, so
I don't, I don't know, but you should, you should save the speech
Cause I'm done listening

So don't stay with me
If you say I'm bad company
It's okay with me
If all your friends just hate me
I'm not good with this whole optimistic thing
Baby, don't you know my misery loves company

Just make me believe you ever even showed me a real side of you that loved me
I let you bring out the worst in me
The worst in me

I let you bring out the worst in me
I've been such bad, bad Company

So don't stay with me
If you say I'm bad company
It's okay with me
If all your friends just hate me
I'm not good with this whole optimistic thing
Baby, don't you know my misery loves company

Just make me believe you ever even showed me a real side of you that loved me




I let you bring out the worst in me
The worst in me

Overall Meaning

In the song "Bad Company" by Boys of Fall, the lyrics delve into a tumultuous relationship where the singer acknowledges their shortcomings and the negative impact they have had on their partner. The opening lines, "Let's get one thing straight, I never let this go, I just suffocate, But you already know" highlight the internal struggle the singer faces, as they are unable to let go of their negative emotions and resentment towards their partner.


The chorus expresses the singer's acceptance of their role as "bad company" in the relationship. They are aware that their actions and behavior have caused their partner's friends to dislike them. The line, "I'm not good with this whole optimistic thing, Baby don't you know my misery loves company" suggests that the singer finds comfort in their own misery and negativity, and struggles with maintaining a positive outlook on their relationship.


The second verse further emphasizes the internal conflict within the singer. They express a desire to escape the situation rather than becoming trapped in a place where they feel disconnected. The mention of "happier days" that were taken from them reflects a sense of loss and longing for a time when the relationship was more positive. However, the chorus repeats the acceptance of being "bad company" and the inability to change that aspect of themselves.


The bridge of the song shows the singer's vulnerability and their longing for true affection from their partner. They yearn for their partner to show them a genuine side that truly loves and cares for them. However, they acknowledge that they have allowed their partner to bring out the worst in them, suggesting a toxic dynamic in the relationship.


Overall, "Bad Company" explores the complexities and conflicts within a troubled relationship, where the singer grapples with their own negative tendencies and the impact they have on their partner.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's get one thing straight
Let's clarify something right from the start


I never let this go
I never moved on from this


I just suffocate
I feel suffocated by these feelings


But you already know
But you're already aware of it


Spare me time
Give me some space


Let me have my hate
Allow me to feel angry


Cause you love to watch
Because you enjoy witnessing


My heart break
My emotional pain


Lately
Recently


I've been thinking I've been too quick to say I'm sorry
I've realized that I apologize too quickly


So don't stay with me
So please don't continue being with me


If you say I'm bad company
If you believe that I'm a negative influence


It's okay with me
I'm fine with that


If all your friends just hate me
If all your friends despise me


I'm not good with this whole optimistic thing
I struggle with being optimistic


Baby don't you know my misery loves company
Baby, don't you understand that I find solace in the misery of others


So how do I
So how can I


How do I tell myself that
How do I convince myself


I'd rather run from here than get trapped
I prefer escaping from this situation than getting stuck in it


Stuck in a place I just don't relate
Trapped in a situation where I can't connect or identify


Think of your face
Remember your face


Think of the way that you taste
Recall the sensation of kissing you


Thinking of happier days
Reflecting on happier times


You took them from me
You deprived me of those moments


And lately, I've been such
And recently, I've been like


I've been such bad, bad company
I've been a terrible companion


And I don't like the way that you talk me, so
And I don't appreciate how you speak to me


I don't, I don't know, but you should, you should save the speech
I don't, I don't know, but you should refrain from lecturing


Cause I'm done listening
Because I've stopped paying attention


Just make me believe you ever even showed me a real side of you that loved me
Just make me believe that you ever truly revealed a genuine side of yourself that loved me


I let you bring out the worst in me
I allowed you to bring out the negative aspects of my personality


I've been such bad, bad Company
I've been a terrible companion


Just make me believe you ever even showed me a real side of you that loved me
Just make me believe that you ever truly revealed a genuine side of yourself that loved me


I let you bring out the worst in me
I allowed you to bring out the negative aspects of my personality


The worst in me
The most unfavorable parts of me




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Rakim Mayers, James Baker, Hector Delgado, Isaac De Boni, Jameel Bruner, Michael Mule, Ricci Riera, Rory Quigley

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Bee Diverse

Lowkey tho, I came from an ad of this vid and honestly, this song had no business slapping so hard XD

Chaser Racer

Dustin Yes I found it that way too

Elara

@Chapter Master D yeah! That's how I found it!

Chapter Master D

This video had an ad for it?

Chaser Racer

SAME!!! I saw the 20 sec. ad but missed the artist name. I spent 30 minutes trying to find them!!!!!

VampireRN

Dude, same. Only ad that’s ever caught attention and made me go “I NEED IT”

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Steven Radford

"But does she even like BOF??"
The true test of a relationship

Charlie Österlund // Drums

Banger, very unique style of pop punk. Color me excited.

Guitars & Tech

@Myles Buchanan probably the instrumentals, they're good musicians especially the lead guitarist. The rhythm guitarist and drummer have it pretty tight too.

Myles Buchanan

Charlie Österlund // Drums yeah I agree, what is it that’s so unique about it?

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