Bad Together
Dua Lipa Lyrics


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Know you're bad for me, but you know I am too
Me and you together like a loved up bruise
I'll make you an offer that you can't refuse
Baby, you're okay
(Baby, you're okay)
No, you won't, won't go breaking my heart
You've seen that we got the same pain, same scar
Felt that when we got closer in the dark
Baby, I'm okay
(Baby, I'm okay)

Baby, when, when you're far away
I promise you I'll be good
I guess we're misunderstood
So baby, please, don't hear what people say
'Cause I've heard things 'bout you too
Makes me know that I'm for you

Oh, no, I don't care what's been done here before me
I don't give a damn, just as long as you care
'Cause, baby, I've been bad, but the heavens forgave me
You don't need to ask 'cause I'm already there
Let's be bad together, baby, you and I
Let's be bad together, if only for a while
Let's be bad together, make the devil smile
Let's be bad together, let's be bad together, ooh yeah

Nothing can stop us, we got it all
The love, the passion, but most of all
We mess up, but run from the scene
But I throw my hands up, if you know what I mean
'Cause I'm not afraid to tell you when you're wrong
And I know that you miss me when I'm gone
We make a great team




With you, I'm better than I've ever been

Baby, when, when you're far away
I promise you I'll be good
I guess we're misunderstood
So baby, please, don't hear what people say
'Cause I've heard things 'bout you too
Makes me know that I'm for you

Oh, no, I don't care what's been done here before me
I don't give a damn, just as long as you care
'Cause, baby, I've been bad, but the heavens forgave me
You don't need to ask 'cause I'm already there
Let's be bad together, baby, you and I
Let's be bad together, if only for a while
Let's be bad together, make the devil smile
Let's be bad together, let's be bad together, ooh yeah

Let's be bad, babe, let's be bad
Let's be bad, babe, let's be bad
Let's be bad, babe, let's be bad
Let's be bad, babe

Oh, no, I don't care what's been done here before me
I don't give a damn, just as long as you care
'Cause, baby, I've been bad, but the heavens forgave me
You don't need to ask 'cause I'm already there
Let's be bad together, baby, you and I
Let's be bad together, if only for a while
Let's be bad together, make the devil smile
Let's be bad together, let's be bad together, ooh yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dua Lipa's song "Bad Together" suggest that the singer is aware that the person they are with is not good for them, and they themselves are not good for the other person either. The love between them is intense, yet they both acknowledge that it is twisted like a "loved up bruise." The singer makes an offer that the other person cannot refuse, suggesting that they will stay together, even though they know it is not healthy. The singer assures the other person that they will not break their heart and that they have the same pain and scars, implying that they have a deep connection.


Throughout the song, the singer addresses the misconceptions people have about them and their relationship, and how those misconceptions do not matter as long as they care for each other. They are willing to be "bad together," even if it is just for a while, to make the devil smile. They also mention that they both make mistakes but they have each other's back and are better together. The lyrics suggest a somewhat toxic and unhealthy relationship but it is one that the singer is willing to fight for.


Line by Line Meaning

Know you're bad for me, but you know I am too
I am aware that you are not good for me, but I am just as bad as you.


Me and you together like a loved up bruise
We are like a bruise that hurts but still feels good because we are together.


I'll make you an offer that you can't refuse
I will give you an offer that you cannot say no to.


Baby, you're okay (Baby, you're okay)
I want you to know that you are okay with me.


No, you won't, won't go breaking my heart
I trust that you will not break my heart.


You've seen that we got the same pain, same scar
You know that we have both been hurt in the same ways before.


Felt that when we got closer in the dark
We have felt the pain and scars of our past when we have been together in the dark.


Baby, I'm okay (Baby, I'm okay)
I want you to know that I am okay with you.


Baby, when, when you're far away
When you are far away from me, my love for you will remain.


I promise you I'll be good
I promise to remain faithful and true to you.


I guess we're misunderstood
People may not understand our relationship and think it is bad for us.


So baby, please, don't hear what people say
We should not listen to what others say about us and our relationship.


'Cause I've heard things 'bout you too
I have also heard rumors or negative things about you.


Makes me know that I'm for you
But despite these rumors or negative things, I know that I am meant to be with you.


Oh, no, I don't care what's been done here before me
I do not care about what happened in the past with other people in this situation.


I don't give a damn, just as long as you care
All I care about is that you care about me and our relationship.


'Cause, baby, I've been bad, but the heavens forgave me
I may have made mistakes in the past, but I feel like I have been forgiven by a higher power.


You don't need to ask 'cause I'm already there
You do not need to ask for forgiveness from me because I have already forgiven you.


Let's be bad together, baby, you and I
Let us be daring and do things that others may consider bad, but we will do them together.


Let's be bad together, if only for a while
Even if it is only for a short time, let us do things that are considered bad together.


Let's be bad together, make the devil smile
By doing things that others may consider bad, we will be making the devil happy.


Nothing can stop us, we got it all
Nothing can stop our love for each other, as we have everything we need to make it work.


The love, the passion, but most of all
We have love and passion for each other, but most importantly we have commitment.


We mess up, but run from the scene
We may make mistakes, but we own up to them and try to fix them.


But I throw my hands up, if you know what I mean
I surrender to you and our love, and I hope you understand what I mean by this.


'Cause I'm not afraid to tell you when you're wrong
I am not afraid to tell you when you are wrong, because I care about you and our relationship.


And I know that you miss me when I'm gone
I know that you feel my absence and miss me when I am not with you.


We make a great team
We work well together and complement each other.


With you, I'm better than I've ever been
With you in my life, I am the best version of myself.


Let's be bad, babe, let's be bad
Let us be daring and take risks.


Oh, no, I don't care what's been done here before me
I do not care about what happened in the past with other people in this situation.


I don't give a damn, just as long as you care
All I care about is that you care about me and our relationship.


'Cause, baby, I've been bad, but the heavens forgave me
I may have made mistakes in the past, but I feel like I have been forgiven by a higher power.


You don't need to ask 'cause I'm already there
You do not need to ask for forgiveness from me because I have already forgiven you.


Let's be bad together, baby, you and I
Let us be daring and do things that others may consider bad, but we will do them together.


Let's be bad together, if only for a while
Even if it is only for a short time, let us do things that are considered bad together.


Let's be bad together, make the devil smile
By doing things that others may consider bad, we will be making the devil happy.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Alexander Kohn, Chelcee Maria Grimes, Dua Lipa, Peter Norman Cullen Kelleher

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@marianazapata1107

Lyrics

Know you're bad for me, but you know I am too
Me and you together like a loved up bruise
I'll make you an offer that you can't refuse
Baby, you're okay
(Baby, you're okay)
No, you won't, won't go breaking my heart
You've seen that we got the same pain, same scar
Felt that when we got closer in the dark
Baby, I'm okay
(Baby, I'm okay)

Baby, when, when you're far away
I promise you I'll be good
I guess we're misunderstood
So baby, please, don't hear what people say
'Cause I've heard things 'bout you too
Makes me know that I'm for you

Oh, no, I don't care what's been done here before me
I don't give a damn, just as long as you care
'Cause, baby, I've been bad, but the heavens forgave me
You don't need to ask 'cause I'm already there
Let's be bad together, baby, you and I
Let's be bad together, if only for a while
Let's be bad together, make the devil smile
Let's be bad together, let's be bad together, ooh yeah

Nothing can stop us, we got it all
The love, the passion, but most of all
We mess up, but run from the scene
But I throw my hands up, if you know what I mean
'Cause I'm not afraid to tell you when you're wrong
And I know that you miss me when I'm gone
We make a great team
With you, I'm better than I've ever been

Baby, when, when you're far away
I promise you I'll be good
I guess we're misunderstood
So baby, please, don't hear what people say
'Cause I've heard things 'bout you too
Makes me know that I'm for you

Oh, no, I don't care what's been done here before me
I don't give a damn, just as long as you care
'Cause, baby, I've been bad, but the heavens forgave me
You don't need to ask 'cause I'm already there
Let's be bad together, baby, you and I
Let's be bad together, if only for a while
Let's be bad together, make the devil smile
Let's be bad together, let's be bad together, ooh yeah

Let's be bad, babe, let's be bad
Let's be bad, babe, let's be bad
Let's be bad, babe, let's be bad
Let's be bad, babe

Oh, no, I don't care what's been done here before me
I don't give a damn, just as long as you care
'Cause, baby, I've been bad, but the heavens forgave me
You don't need to ask 'cause I'm already there
Let's be bad together, baby, you and I
Let's be bad together, if only for a while
Let's be bad together, make the devil smile
Let's be bad together, let's be bad together, ooh yeah



@amanbhati-cgartist3837

[Verse 1]
Know you're bad for me, but you know I am too
Me and you together, like a loved up bruise
I'll make you an offer that you can't refuse
Baby, you're okay
Baby, you're okay
No, you won't, won't go breaking my heart
You've seen that we got the same pain, same scar
Felt that when we got closer in the dark
Baby, I'm okay
Baby, I'm okay

[Pre-Chorus]
Baby, when, when you're far away
I promise you I'll be good
I guess we're misunderstood
So baby, please, don't hear what people say
'Cause I've heard things 'bout you too
Makes me know that I'm for you

[Chorus]
Oh, no, I don't care what's been done here before me
I don't give a damn, just as long as you care
'Cause, baby, I've been bad, but the heavens forgave me
You don't need to ask 'cause I'm already there
Let's be bad together, baby, you and I
Let's be bad together, if only for a while
Let's be bad together, make the devil smile
Let's be bad together, let's be bad together, ooh yeah

[Verse 2]
Nothing could stop us, we got it all
The love, the passion, but most of all
We mess up, but run from the scene
But I throw my hands up, if you know what I mean
Ah, 'cause I'm not afraid to tell you when you're wrong
And I know that you miss me when I'm gone
We make a great team
With you, I'm badder than I've ever been

[Pre-Chorus]
Baby, when, when you're far away
I promise you I'll be good
I guess we're misunderstood
So baby, please, don't hear what people say
'Cause I've heard things 'bout you too
Makes me know that I'm for you

[Chorus]
Oh, no, I don't care what's been done here before me
I don't give a damn, just as long as you care
'Cause, baby, I've been bad, but the heavens forgave me
You don't need to ask 'cause I'm already there
Let's be bad together, baby, you and I
Let's be bad together, if only for a while
Let's be bad together, make the devil smile
Let's be bad together, let's be bad together, ooh yeah

[Bridge]
Let's be bad, babe
Let's be bad
Let's be bad, babe
Let's be bad
Let's be bad, babe
Let's be bad
Let's be bad, babe

[Chorus]
Oh, no, I don't care what's been done here before me
I don't give a damn, just as long as you care
'Cause, baby, I've been bad, but the heavens forgave me
You don't need to ask 'cause I'm already there
Let's be bad together, baby, you and I
Let's be bad together, if only for a while
Let's be bad together, make the devil smile
Let's be bad together, let's be bad together, ooh yeah



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@100Sumeje

Her older songs deserve the same attention as her new songs 🥲 this is so underrated but so so good

@lailaelgouille4843

I agree .
Her songs like , bad together genesis , thinking bout you homesick , Last Dance etc deserves for sure more attention

@andremaximo6195

I agree

@SANTA.DOES.NOT.EXIST00

mhm this deserve wayyyy more attention than it has

@christopherbadillo7765

I agree only are 832 comments in this song

@reIectrick

@@lailaelgouille4843 also hotter than hell and new love.

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@christopherlewis7115

This song tells you to just live in the moment and forget the bullshit. Just cherish the times you have together.

@MurrayTheMac

O REALY THANKS!'

@ddggjubjub369

Her voice+her aesthetic+her everything=goals AF

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