Crookes has cited Black Uhuru, Marvin Gaye, The Pogues, Sinead O'Connor, Kendrick Lamar, Gregory Isaacs and Kate Nash as her influences.
BAD FEELING
Joy Crookes Lyrics
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You were fresh off the shelf
But you lacked the "new born shine"
See, I've got tendencies that make me eager
To lose what I once tried to fight for
Spoilt child and the tender truth
Probably won't treat me right, but I'm buying what he sells
No, no, it's not a misdemeanor
To wonder if the grass is greener
The devil will dance, while I take my chance
I don't worry that you'll leave me, I just worry I'll leave you
I don't trust myself to make the right move
I got a bad feeling
Such a bad feeling
I wonder if I'm leaving
I got a bad feeling
Hips are starting to shake
'Cause his lips have set a tone
He's a stranger, but I would still let him take me home
Hold me back, loyalty's breaking
I'm leaving before I mistake him for my own
Crooksy get your bag and go now
I don't worry that you'll leave me, I just worry I'll leave you
I don't trust myself to make the right move
I got a bad feeling
Such a bad feeling
I wonder if I'm leaving
I got a bad feeling
Coca Cola but it's bitter like it's lemonade
Not a winner, all the ladies seem to know your name
I've got to get my shit together, live up to my name
'Cause all that this can lead to is an unfamiliar game
I got a bad feeling
Such a bad feeling
I wonder if I'm leaving
I got a bad feeling
Bad, bad feeling, feeling
Such a bad feeling, feeling
Bad, bad feeling, feeling
Such a bad feeling, feeling
In "Bad Feeling," Joy Crookes sings about a tumultuous relationship that has reached its breaking point. The opening lines suggest that she and her partner were once deeply in love, but now their relationship is on the decline. She references her own tendencies to sabotage her relationships and lose what she once fought for, suggesting that she is perhaps the one responsible for the relationship's decline. She is tempted by a new love interest who may not treat her well, but she finds herself unable to resist his allure. She realizes that she needs to leave her current relationship before she makes a mistake and confuses the new love interest for someone she truly wants to be with.
Throughout the song, Crookes grapples with feelings of uncertainty and fear about making the right decision. She worries that she will be the one to leave her partner and questions whether she can trust herself to make the right choice. Her lyrics paint a vivid picture of the turmoil and confusion that can arise when a relationship is in decline and the temptation to seek out something new and exciting is strong.
Overall, "Bad Feeling" is a powerful and emotionally charged song that delves deep into the complicated feelings that can arise when a relationship is falling apart. It's a raw and honest look at the inner workings of the human heart and the struggle to make the right decisions when faced with difficult choices.
Line by Line Meaning
Didn't take time to tell all our love was in decline
I neglected to express that our love wasn't going well
You were fresh off the shelf, but you lacked the 'new born shine'
You were new to me, but you lost your luster quickly
See, I've got tendencies that make me eager to lose what I once tried to fight for
I have self-destructive tendencies that cause me to lose what I once valued
Spoilt child and the tender truth
I am immature and struggle to accept difficult truths
He's got similar eyes and I think I'd wear him well, probably won't treat me right, but I'm buying what he sells
I'm attracted to someone who is similar to you but not good for me, and I'm willing to ignore that
No, no, it's not a misdemeanor to wonder if the grass is greener. The devil will dance, while I take my chance
It's not wrong to consider other options, even though it may lead to trouble
I don't worry that you'll leave me, I just worry I'll leave you. I don't trust myself to make the right move
I'm not afraid of you leaving me, but I'm afraid of hurting you by leaving. I don't trust my own judgment.
I got a bad feeling. Such a bad feeling. I wonder if I'm leaving. I got a bad feeling.
I have an overwhelming sense of foreboding and uncertainty about my relationship.
Hips are starting to shake cause his lips have set a tone. He's a stranger but I would still let him take me home
I'm attracted to a stranger and I'm tempted to be reckless with him
Hold me back, loyalty's breaking. I'm leaving before I mistake him for my own. Crooksy get your bag and go now.
I'm about to cheat on you, I need to leave now before I make a mistake. I need to take responsibility and leave.
Coca Cola but it's bitter like it's lemonade. Not a winner, all the ladies seem to know your name. I've got to get my shit together, live up to my name. 'Cause all that this can lead to is an unfamiliar game
You're not as good as you seem, other women know about you. I need to improve myself and not fall for your games
Bad, bad feeling, feeling. Such a bad feeling, feeling. Bad, bad feeling, feeling. Such a bad feeling, feeling
I have an overwhelming, negative feeling that won't go away
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Brett Mclaughlin, Joy Akther Crookes, Ntuthuko Nhlumayo, Stephen Noel Kozmeniuk
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