Bad Influence
Culzean Lyrics

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You're a bad influence on me
With everything that you do
You run my life by living yours
I can't make up my own mind
So I'll just let you decide
What's my next move in life?

I can see my mind flying through the sky

And I know it's mine
But I can't decide
Just what's in my head
Is not what use to be
All because you are a bad influence on me

It's just so plain to see
When I do something that's not me
I gotta get you out of my head
When something is my choice
Somewhere I must have heard your voice
Telling me what to do!

I can see my mind flying through the sky
And I know it's mine
But I can't decide
Just what's in my head
Is not what use to be
All because you are a bad influence on me

Hey you!

I can see my mind flying through the sky
And I know it's mine
But I can't decide
Just what's in my head
Is not what use to be
All because you are a bad influence on me

I can see my mind flying through the sky
And I know it's mine
But I can't decide
Just what's in my head
Is not what use to be

All because you are a bad influence on me
All because you are a bad influence on me

Overall Meaning

In "Bad Influence," Culzean sings about a person in their life who is controlling and manipulative, taking over their thoughts and actions. The lyrics convey a sense of confusion and frustration as the singer realizes that they have lost their own sense of agency and identity. They are stuck in a cycle of constantly deferring to this person and their influences, without being able to make their own choices or think for themselves.

The song paints a vivid picture of the effects of a toxic relationship, one where the other person has a stranglehold on your decisions and worldview. The singer is aware of the damage being done, but feels helpless to break free from the hold this person has on them. The repeated refrain of "you're a bad influence on me" underscores the message that this person is causing harm and needs to be removed from the singer's life.

Overall, "Bad Influence" is a powerful reminder of how damaging it can be to let someone else have too much control over your thoughts and actions, and the importance of standing up for yourself and taking ownership of your own life.

Line by Line Meaning

You're a bad influence on me
You have a negative effect on my life

With everything that you do
Your behavior and actions influence how I live my life

You run my life by living yours
You control my life by the way you live yours

I can't make up my own mind
I am unable to make decisions for myself

So I'll just let you decide
I rely on you to make my decisions for me

What's my next move in life?
I am unsure of what action to take in my life

I can see my mind flying through the sky
I am confused and unsure of my thoughts

And I know it's mine
My thoughts and ideas are my own

But I can't decide
I am unable to make a decision about my thoughts

Just what's in my head
My own thoughts and ideas

Is not what use to be
My thoughts and ideas have changed because of your influence