Bad Dreams
Calum Hood Lyrics
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No one but me knows you're insane
I feel so damn pathetic
My friends just don't get it
Cause you've got me under oath
Before you I was in a fucking rut
One day you are in the past
It started out just harmless fun
Now you've got me thinking you are the one
Cause if you wanna take me home
You know I'm ready to leave
You've got me under your spell
Please don't set me free
Cause I've been having all these nightmares
Seeing you is my only way up
Feeling so defenseless
But I'm telling you
I wouldn't change a thing
You've got me feeling strange
Cause I love to hate you so damn much
But I can't think of leaving
Cause you're what keeps me breathing
It started out just harmless fun
Now you've got me thinking you are the one
Cause if you wanna take me home
You know I'm ready to leave
You've got me under your spell
Please don't set me free
Cause I've been having all these nightmares
Seeing you is my only way up
Feeling so defenseless
But I'm telling you
I wouldn't change a thing
Cause if you wanna take me home
You know I'm ready to leave
You've got me under your spell
Please don't set me free
Cause if you wanna take me home
You know I'm ready to leave
You've got me under your spell
Please don't set me free
Cause I've been having all these nightmares
Seeing you is my only way up
Feeling so defenseless
But I'm telling you
I wouldn't change a thing
The lyrics of Bad Dreams by Calum Hood describe a person's complicated love-hate relationship with their significant other. The first line, "You look so beautiful, no one but me knows you're insane," suggests that the person is aware that their partner is complicated and possibly difficult to handle, but is still attracted to them. The next lines continue with the person describing their own feelings of inadequacy when it comes to their partner, feeling pathetic because their friends don't understand why they are sticking around.
The chorus of the song repeats the same lines, emphasizing the fact that the person is under their partner's spell and is willing to do anything to stay with them, even if it means enduring nightmares and feeling defenseless. The end of the chorus reveals that the person wouldn't change a thing, indicating that despite the difficulties, they are willing to stay with their partner no matter what.
The bridge of the song contrasts the hate and love the person feels for their partner. They admit that they love to hate their significant other, but can't bear the thought of leaving them because they are what keeps them going. The lyrics suggest a complicated and possibly toxic relationship, but ultimately the person is willing to stay because of their deep attachment to their partner.
Overall, the lyrics of Bad Dreams dive deeper into the complexities of love, desire, and self-doubt within a complicated relationship. Despite the possible toxicity, the person is still willing to be with their partner and endure the highs and lows of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You look so beautiful
I find you really attractive
No one but me knows you're insane
I am aware of your mental instability but no one else is
I feel so damn pathetic
I feel really low and unhappy with myself
My friends just don't get it
My friends don't understand why I am with you
Cause you've got me under oath
I am committed to you
Before you I was in a fucking rut
I was unhappy and stagnant before I met you
One day you are in the past
Someday you will no longer be a part of my life
That night I ask you back
The night we broke up, I asked you to come back to me
It started out just harmless fun
Our relationship began casually with no serious intentions
Now you've got me thinking you are the one
I am starting to see a future with you
Cause if you wanna take me home
If you want to be with me
You know I'm ready to leave
I am ready to leave with you
You've got me under your spell
I am under your influence
Please don't set me free
I don't want to leave you
Cause I've been having all these nightmares
I have been having bad dreams about losing you
Seeing you is my only way up
Being with you makes me feel better
Feeling so defenseless
I feel vulnerable and exposed around you
But I'm telling you
I want you to know
I wouldn't change a thing
I don't regret anything about our relationship
Cause you've got me feeling strange
I feel different and confused around you
Cause I love to hate you so damn much
I have conflicting emotions towards you
But I can't think of leaving
I can't imagine ending our relationship
Cause you're what keeps me breathing
You are my reason for living
Contributed by Hailey P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
James Arellano
[Verse 1]
You look so beautiful
No one but me knows you're insane
I feel so damn pathetic
My friends just don't get it
'Cause you've got me under oath
Before you I was in a fucking rut
One day you're in the past
That night I asked you back
[Pre-Chorus]
It started out just harmless fun
Now you've got me thinking you're the one
[Chorus]
'Cause if you wanna take me home
You know I'm ready to leave
You've got me under your spell
Please don't set me free
'Cause I've been having all these nightmares
Seeing you is my only way up
Feelin' so defenseless
But I'm telling you
I wouldn't change a thing
[Verse 2]
You've got me feeling strange
'Cause I love to hate you so damn much
But I can't think of leaving
'Cause you're what keeps me breathing
[Pre-Chorus]
It started out just harmless fun
Now you've got me thinking you're the one
[Chorus]
'Cause if you wanna take me home
You know I'm ready to leave
You've got me under your spell
Please don't set me free
'Cause I've been having all these nightmares
Seeing you is my only way up
Feelin' so defenseless
But I'm telling you
I wouldn't change a thing
[Instrumental Break]
[Bridge]
Cause if you wanna take me home
You know I'm ready to leave
You've got me under your spell
Please don't set me free
[Chorus]
'Cause if you wanna take me home
You know I'm ready to leave
You've got me under your spell
Please don't set me free
'Cause I've been having all these nightmares
Seeing you is my only way up
Feelin' so defenseless
But I'm telling you
I wouldn't change a thing
Dominique Trail
As a Calum stan, at least we got a whole song of just him and his beautiful voice 💙
Olivia Jermy
How awesome would it be if you could actually make Calum feel this way though
Ellie Naomi
what do you mean? please explain
Olivia Jermy
Isabelle .Defield For him to think you're so beautiful and that you're the one, it would be pretty cool
virginia sun
Olivia Jermy omg yas
Potatoes
Omg the feels
aci
+Olivia Jermy this comment has taken my brain into another level
Kanchan Limbu
I'm crying because we all need a studio version of this song... Otherwise, life would be incomplete
Mads Mclinish
beING A CALUM GIRL IS HARD
carter
I KNOW RIGHT THE FEELS NEVER END. YOU KNOW CALUM IS IN MY DREAMS NOW UGH BEING A CALUM GIRL IS HARD