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Bad Idea
Dove Cameron Lyrics


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Could've said this day was coming
See your name light up my phone
You're having revelations
Wish you'd never let me go
And you say that you miss me (I'm sure that you miss me)
Funny how you think you're such a mystery
Say you gotta tell me something face-to-face

I know I shouldn't do it, but I'm gonna do it
See exactly where I shouldn't go, I'm running to it
I been trying out the high road, and I hate it
I got a lot of sins, but you're my favorite

Baby, you're a bad idea, but I could do a few more years
I got a little left in here, funny how you reappear
In the nick of time
I guess it didn't die
Can't say we didn't try
Baby, we're a bad idea
Fuck it, let's do it again

You'll pick somewhere that's private
You and I can really speak
Go ahead and tell me something
That you learned in therapy
And it's almost convincing (it's almost convincing)
But I've been known to go against my instincts
And I know you're performing, but it's working for me
We can talk about it in the morning

Baby, you're a bad idea, but I could do a few more years
I got a little left in here, funny how you reappear
In the nick of time
I guess it didn't die
Can't say we didn't try
Baby, we're a bad idea
Fuck it, let's do it again

Bottom line
We made it out the first time
Still in love and half alive
We didn't die
But no guarantees this time, we might
Alright, fuck it, let's do it again

Baby, you're a bad idea, but I could do a few more years (sh)
I got a little left in here, funny how you reappear
In the nick of time
I guess it didn't die
Can't say we didn't try
Baby, we're a bad idea
Fuck it, let's do it again

Overall Meaning

In Dove Cameron's song "Bad Idea," the lyrics depict a complicated and conflicting relationship. The singer receives a call from their former lover, who expresses a longing for their presence and reveals that they regret letting them go. The singer acknowledges the mystery behind the situation, as the former lover claims they have something important to say face-to-face. Despite knowing it's probably not a wise decision, the singer is drawn to their ex and decides to pursue the relationship yet again, even though they have been trying to take the high road and move on. The singer admits to having many flaws and sins, but the ex-lover remains their favorite, highlighting the strong emotional connection they share.


The chorus conveys the contradictory nature of the relationship. The singer recognizes that their love interest is a bad idea, but they are willing to endure it for a few more years. It is ironic how the ex enters their life again just when they needed them the most, and the singer realizes that their love hasn't truly died. Despite the difficulties they have faced in the past, they cannot deny that they have tried to make it work. The bridge reflects the resilience of their love, acknowledging that they made it out of the first round, but there are no guarantees that it will be the same the second time around. However, they decide to throw caution to the wind and give the relationship another shot, fully aware of the risks involved.


Line by Line Meaning

Could've said this day was coming
I could have predicted that this situation would arise


See your name light up my phone
Seeing your name on my phone brings a mix of emotions


You're having revelations
You are experiencing sudden realizations


Wish you'd never let me go
I regret that you allowed our relationship to end


And you say that you miss me (I'm sure that you miss me)
You claim to miss me (I'm convinced that you miss me)


Funny how you think you're such a mystery
It's amusing how you perceive yourself as enigmatic


Say you gotta tell me something face-to-face
You insist on sharing something with me in person


I know I shouldn't do it, but I'm gonna do it
I am aware that I shouldn't, but I will still proceed


See exactly where I shouldn't go, I'm running to it
I am deliberately heading towards the exact place I should avoid


I been trying out the high road, and I hate it
I have been attempting to take the morally superior path, but I despise it


I got a lot of sins, but you're my favorite
I have committed many wrongs, but you hold a special place in my heart


Baby, you're a bad idea, but I could do a few more years
Darling, being with you is unwise, but I am willing to endure a few more years


I got a little left in here, funny how you reappear
I still have some feelings left, it is ironic how you reappear


In the nick of time
Arriving just at the right moment


I guess it didn't die
I suppose our connection did not fade away completely


Can't say we didn't try
We made efforts, so we cannot deny it


Baby, we're a bad idea
Darling, our relationship is ill-advised


Fuck it, let's do it again
Disregard the consequences, let's repeat our actions


You'll pick somewhere that's private
You will choose a secluded location


You and I can really speak
We can have a genuine conversation


Go ahead and tell me something
Feel free to share something with me


That you learned in therapy
Something that you acquired during your therapy sessions


And it's almost convincing (it's almost convincing)
It is nearly persuasive (it is nearly persuasive)


But I've been known to go against my instincts
However, I have a history of acting against my intuition


And I know you're performing, but it's working for me
I am aware that you are acting, but it appeals to me


We can talk about it in the morning
We can discuss it further tomorrow


Bottom line
In summary


We made it out the first time
We successfully navigated through our initial experience


Still in love and half alive
Still experiencing love and partially alive emotionally


We didn't die
We did not perish


But no guarantees this time, we might
However, there are no assurances this time, we could fail


Alright, fuck it, let's do it again
Okay, forget about it, let's repeat our actions


Bottom line
In summary


We made it out the first time
We successfully navigated through our initial experience


Still in love and half alive
Still experiencing love and partially alive emotionally


We didn't die
We did not perish


But no guarantees this time, we might
However, there are no assurances this time, we could fail


Alright, fuck it, let's do it again
Okay, forget about it, let's repeat our actions




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dove Olivia Cameron, Evan Robert Eliiot Blair, Madison Yanofsky

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Bad Idea Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Could've said this day was coming
See your name light up my phone
You're having revelations
Wish you'd never let me go
And you say that you miss me (I'm sure that you miss me)
Funny how you think you're such a mystery
Say you gotta tell me something face to face
[Pre-Chorus]
I know I shouldn't do it, but I'm gonna do it
See exactly where I shouldn't go, I'm running to it
I been trying out the high road, and I hate it
I've got a lot of sins, but you're my favorite
[Chorus]
Baby, you're a bad idea, but I could do a few more years
I've got a little left in here, funny how you reappear
In the nick of time
I guеss it didn't die, can't say we didn't try
Baby, we'rе a bad idea
Fuck it, let's do it again
[Verse 2]
You'll pick somewhere that's private
You and I can really speak
Go ahead and tell me something
That you learned in therapy
And it's almost convincing (It's almost convincing)
But I've been known to go against my instincts
And I know you're performing
But it's working for me
We can talk about it in the morning
[Chorus]
Baby, you're a bad idea, but I could do a few more years
I've got a little left in here, funny how you reappear
In the nick of time
I guess it didn't die, can't say we didn't try
Baby, we're a bad idea
Fuck it, let's do it again
[Bridge]
Bottom line
We made it out the first time
Still in love and half alive
We didn't die
But no guarantees this time, we might
Alright, fuck it, let's do it again
[Chorus]
Baby, you're a bad idea, but I could do a few more years (Shh)
I've got a little left in here, funny how you reappear
In the nick of time
I guess it didn't die, can't say we didn't try
Baby, we're a bad idea
Fuck it, let's do it again



All comments from YouTube:

@positivity_pacifist

I just love the style of these songs Dove has been releasing lately. Iconic but original.

@TotallyJackMarko

Ariana Grande

@juliaexists

@Chad when was the last time u actually listened to bad guy, be honest they’re not similar

@bogwitch2.080

i think she described it as queer female villain vibes

@m.k.9572

@bogwitch 2.0 yass and that's what we're here for

@emperor9928

Lately? Bruh 2 months later

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@katigomez8276

THE WHISPERS, THE LAUGHTER, THE RHYTHM, THE LYRICS, YOUR VOICE... girl, I'M FREAKING OUT. this is a fucking work of art!!!!!

@timmythetater

@ONLY COURAGEOUS PEOPLE ARE ALLOWED TO WATCH MY VID We're here for Dove not u. Promote somewhere else

@user-d1e7s999

@Potato Tomcat ¿En qué te afecta? 😂

@slink66

Funny how her (beautiful) voice sounds like Angèle

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