The track features a jazzy, upbeat melody which goes back to Lauv’s roots as he learnt jazz guitar over regular guitar when he was in high school. He discussed this in an interview with Coup De Main:
"It’s funny because when I first started learning the jazz stuff when I was younger I was like, “Oh I’ll never use this.” Then for example on my song ‘Comfortable,’ when I was writing that song I just started using these ideas, a couple of weird chords throughout, and I was like, ‘Wow, I finally did use some jazz!’"
Lyrically, the track describes a situation where he questions his relationship to a significant other. He feels that love is fading between the two of them, and they are only holding on because they are comfortable.
Comfortable
Lauv Lyrics
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'Cause I've been holding on too long just to let it end
Oh I must be walking on egg shells
Trying not to sell myself out
I bet that's what she's thinking
That's when she said
That's when she said
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Yeah she said, baby do ya?
Or are you just comfortable?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Yeah she said, baby do ya?
Or are you just comfortable?
Trying my best to show appreciation, oh yeah
But all apologies are just a miscommunication
Now it's like I'm walking on eggshells
Trying not to burn the hell out
It's like pulling magic from my mouth
That's when she said
That's when she said
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Yeah she said, baby do ya?
Or are you just comfortable?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Yeah she said, baby do ya?
Or are you just comfortable?
Could I ever do enough to make this coffee more than bitter water?
Could I ever do enough to make you wear this love not like a collar?
Could I ever do enough to make you feel the way you want to feel?
So the next time that you're sad, tell me that
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Ooh, baby do ya?
Or are you just comfortable?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Yeah she said, baby do ya? (want it bad, want it bad, want it bad)
Or are you just comfortable? (want it bad, want it bad, want it bad)
Are you just comfortable?
The lyrics to Lauv's "Comfortable" express the fear and insecurity of losing someone you love. The song is about a couple who have been together for a while and now the woman is questioning the man's commitment to the relationship. The man is trying to show his appreciation and love for her but is struggling to express it in a way that she understands. He feels like he's always walking on eggshells, trying not to mess things up.
The woman asks him if he wants their relationship to work out, if he wants it bad enough, or if he's just comfortable where they are. The man realizes that he's been holding on to the relationship just out of comfort and complacency, and not because he truly wants to be with her. He wonders if he can ever do enough to make things better and make her happy.
The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has been in a long-term relationship that has lost its spark or become stagnant. The song urges couples to examine their true motives and make sure they are not just comfortable, but truly committed to making things work.
Line by Line Meaning
Laying here wrapped in white just trying to not fight again
The singer is lying down and trying to prevent a fight with their partner.
'Cause I've been holding on too long just to let it end
The singer has been holding onto the relationship for too long to let it go.
Oh I must be walking on egg shells
The singer is anxious and cautious when interacting with their partner.
Trying not to sell myself out
The artist is trying not to compromise their own values and beliefs.
I bet that's what she's thinking
The artist believes their partner is doubting their commitment.
That's when she said
The partner offers a statement or question to the singer's thoughts.
Do you want it bad?
The partner questions the singer about their level of commitment to the relationship.
Yeah she said, baby do ya?
The partner asks again if the artist truly wants the relationship to work.
Or are you just comfortable?
The partner is wondering if the artist is staying in the relationship solely because they are comfortable.
Trying my best to show appreciation, oh yeah
The artist is making an effort to show their appreciation to their partner.
But all apologies are just a miscommunication
The singer believes that their apologies do not convey the intended message to their partner.
Now it's like I'm walking on eggshells
The artist is still being careful and cautious around their partner.
Trying not to burn the hell out
The singer is trying not to exhaust or frustrate their partner.
It's like pulling magic from my mouth
The singer is struggling to express their true feelings and thoughts to their partner.
Could I ever do enough to make this coffee more than bitter water?
The singer is asking if there is anything they can do to improve the state of their relationship.
Could I ever do enough to make you wear this love not like a collar?
The artist wants to know if there is anything they can do to make their partner embrace their love for them rather than feel trapped by it.
Could I ever do enough to make you feel the way you want to feel?
The artist is questioning whether they can ever meet their partner's emotional needs.
So the next time that you're sad, tell me that
The singer is asking their partner to communicate their feelings when they are upset.
Or are you just comfortable?
The partner reiterates their question from earlier, suspicious of the singer's true intentions in the relationship.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd
Written by: Ari Staprans Leff
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@brokepeopleshouldneverlaugh
COMFORTABLE LYRICS
[Verse 1]
Laying here wrapped in white just trying to not fight again
Cause I’ve been holding on too long just to let it end
Ohh I must be walking on eggshells
Trying not to sell myself out
I bet that’s what she’s thinking
That’s when she said
That’s when she said
[Chorus]
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Yeah she said, baby do ya?
Or are you just comfortable?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Yeah she said, baby do ya?
Or are you just comfortable?
[Verse 2]
Trying my best to show appreciation
But all apologies are just a miscommunication
Now it’s like I’m walking on eggshells
Trying not to burn the hell out
It’s like pulling magic from my mouth
That’s when she said
That’s when she said
[Chorus]
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Yeah she said, baby do ya?
Or are you just comfortable?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Yeah she said, baby do ya?
Or are you just comfortable?
[Bridge]
Could I ever do enough to make this coffee more than bitter water?
Could I ever do enough to make you wear this love not like a collar?
Could I ever do enough to make you feel the way you want to feel?
So the next time that you’re sad, tell me that…
[Chorus]
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Yeah she said, baby do ya?
Or are you just comfortable?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Yeah she said, baby do ya?
(Want it bad, want it bad, want it bad)
Or are you just comfortable?
(Want it bad, want it bad, want it bad)
Are you just comfortable?
@tosinasgl
Lyrics
Laying here wrapped in white just trying to not fight again
Cause I’ve been holding on too long just to let it end
Ohh I must be walking on eggshells
Trying not to sell myself out
I bet that’s what she’s thinking
That’s when she said
That’s when she said
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Yeah she said, baby do ya?
Or are you just comfortable?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Yeah she said, baby do ya?
Or are you just comfortable?
Trying my best to show appreciation
But all apologies are just a miscommunication
Now it’s like I’m walking on eggshells
Trying not to burn the hell out
It’s like pulling magic from my mouth
That’s when she said
That’s when she said
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Yeah she said, baby do ya?
Or are you just comfortable?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Yeah she said, baby do ya?
Or are you just comfortable?
Could I ever do enough to make this coffee more than bitter water?
Could I ever do enough to make you wear this love not like a collar?
Could I ever do enough to make you feel the way you want to feel?
So the next time that you’re sad, tell me that…
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Yeah she said, baby do ya?
Or are you just comfortable?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Do you want it bad?
Yeah she said, baby do ya?
(Want it bad, want it bad, want it bad)
Or are you just comfortable?
(Want it bad, want it bad, want it bad)
Are you just comfortable?
@reinekhatib
Do you want it back?
Do you want a cat?
Do you wanna bet?
Do you want it bad?
@serenitymcpherson4891
Reine Khatib I thought it was Do you want it back 😂
@gl0ri.0les
Its do you want it bad😂
@hoax5669
I literally thought it was “do you want to die” for the longest time
@juiney1531
@@hoax5669 now I can't stop hearing it
@yeetusyootas309
🤣 a fukin cat
@seiya6144
i...didnt know this song was supposed to be dirty im-
@MinaYT
ceia wait HUH?!
@taetang.__8844
I
@hehehe6048
Wait how is it dirty tho