The band started in 2001-2002, when several members and one former member, who had previously played in other bands, decided to start their own band to play rock music and have fun. As of 2004 they wrote and recorded many songs, and got a record deal. In August 2005 their first hit, "Bleeding," was released to stores. Their second single, "Guardian Angel," was released in January 2006 and became a huge hit in Finland. The band's first album, Divine Insanity, was also released in March 2006. In Germany, Switzerland and Austria, the single Guardian Angel was released at 5th of January 2007, and album was released at 16th of February 2007. The album will be released for other European countries later Spring, too. Lovex released its album in Japan 17th of September 2007. Lovex tried to get to Eurovision song contest 2007 with song Anyone, Anymore, but in Finland's Eurovision final it was left to 3rd after Thunderstone and Hanna Pakarinen.
Bad
Lovex Lyrics
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modern Systems,
superstitions and old folk wisdoms
filled my head with nothing but
restrictions
And I have sinned
I´ve broken the law
but I don´t wanna be your only flaw
I´m bad to the bone
yeah I´m a serial sinner
and I always get it wrong
so you´re better of alone
´Cause I´m bad to the bone
yeah I´m a troublemaker
a heartbreaker
and you´re better of alone
I don´t belong
I´m a misfit among
rules and regulations
my Name has a bad reputation
So just go on
you don´t wanna be
caught messing around with
a hustler like me
do yourself a favor and leave
No matter what I do
there´s someone
who´ll judge my every move
maybe I am
no good
Better of alone
than hanging with me
a menace to Society
I am bad to the bone
The lyrics to Lovex's "Bad" examine concepts of religion, societal norms, and self-worth. The first verse speaks to the various systems and belief structures that have been imposed on the singer throughout their life, which have left them feeling restricted and unable to fully embrace their own desires and impulses. The chorus then declares the singer's own self-perceived status as a "serial sinner" and a "heartbreaker," and how this knowledge leads them to believe that their partner would be better off without them. The second verse takes this idea further, emphasizing the negative perceptions that others have of the singer and their reputation as a rule-breaker and troublemaker, ultimately urging the other person to leave them be.
The overall message of the song seems to be one of self-doubt, resignation, and alienation. The singer has internalized various societal messages that have led them to believe they are fundamentally flawed, and as such, they see themselves as unfit for a relationship or any kind of deeper connection. This is reflected both in the lyrics themselves, as well as the overall tone and delivery of the song - there is a sense of weariness and detachment in the verses that contrasts with the more upbeat and catchy chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
Our religions, modern Systems, superstitions and old folk wisdoms
filled my head with nothing but restrictions
The various belief systems and traditions I've encountered have only imposed limitations on me, leaving me feeling trapped and unable to fully express myself.
And I have sinned
I´ve broken the law
I guess I am rotten to the core
but I don´t wanna be your only flaw
I've done things I'm not proud of, and I know I have faults, but I don't want to be solely responsible for someone else's problems.
I´m bad to the bone
yeah I´m a serial sinner
and I always get it wrong
so you´re better of alone
´Cause I´m bad to the bone
yeah I´m a troublemaker
a heartbreaker
and you´re better of alone
I know I have a tendency to mess things up and cause trouble, so it's probably best for you to stay away from me, even if it means being alone.
I don´t belong
I´m a misfit among
rules and regulations
my Name has a bad reputation
I don't feel like I fit in with society's norms and expectations, and as a result, I've gained a negative reputation.
So just go on
you don´t wanna be
caught messing around with
a hustler like me
do yourself a favor and leave
You shouldn't get involved with someone like me who might cause you trouble and bring you down. It's better for you to just move on.
No matter what I do
there´s someone
who´ll judge my every move
maybe I am
no good
No matter what I do, it seems like someone is always criticizing me. It's possible that I'm just not a good person.
Better of alone
than hanging with me
a menace to Society
I am bad to the bone
It's safer for people to stay away from me since I have a reputation for being a troublemaker and a threat to society.
Writer(s): Mikkel Gorm Hansen, Christoffer Moller Ostergaard, Emil Rothmann, Anders Sondergaard, Christian Vium Copyright: Good Songs Publishing A/S
Contributed by Brody W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.