Bad Dreams
Calum Hood Lyrics


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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 are in the past
That night I ask you back

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

Overall Meaning

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




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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



All comments from YouTube:

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

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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

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