Bad News
Lucille Slade Lyrics
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Yes, oh oh oh oh.
Yes I love you.
That's the truth and it causing trouble
And I wish we'd stop.
And it's hard to get me out your system,
I am toxic.
Guilty I am, cause you call me.
And I answer knowing I shouldn't answer.
Guilty I am, cause you call me.
And I answer knowing I shouldn't answer.
Coz you, you should just stay away.
Coz I, I, I, I, I, I am bad news.
Coz you, you should just stay away.
Coz I, I, I, I, I, I am bad news.
Bad news, Bad News
Bad News, Bad News
Bad News, Bad News
Yes I hurt you.
Boy I messed up, but i'd like to give us one more try.
Could it be that you loved me, more than you ever planned to.
Could it be that my B'S has caught up to me, oh baby.
Guilty I am, cause you call me.
And I answer knowing I shouldn't answer.
Guilty I am, cause you call me.
And I answer knowing I shouldn't answer.
You, you should just stay away.
Coz I, I, I, I, I am bad news.
Coz you, you should just stay away.
Coz I, I am bad news.
Bad News, Bad News.
Woah Woah whoo hoo hoo
Woah Woah you.
Woah Woah whoo hoo hoo
Woah Woah you you you you
I'm real bad news, bad news to you.
And sometimes bad news sounds good to you.
I'm real bad news, bad news to you.
And sometimes bad news sounds good to you.
Stay away.
You, you should just stay away.
Coz I, I, I, I, I , I am bad news.
Coz you, you should just stay away.
Coz I, I, I, I, I, I am bad news.
Bad news, bad news.
Bad news, Bad news.
Bad news, bad news.
Bad news, Bad news.
These lyrics depict a complex and tumultuous relationship where the singer acknowledges their own destructive nature. The repetition of "Yes" at the beginning of the song emphasizes their admission of love for their partner, even though it causes trouble. They express a desire for the relationship to end because they know they are toxic and have a negative influence on their partner's life. Despite this awareness, the singer finds it difficult to detach themselves from their partner.
The chorus highlights the singer's guilt and temptation to answer their partner's calls, even though they know they shouldn't. They confess to being bad news, warning their partner to stay away. However, in the second verse, the singer admits to hurting their partner and expresses a willingness to give the relationship another chance. There is a sense that the singer is realizing the consequences of their actions and how their behavior has caught up to them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Bad News" convey a mix of self-awareness, guilt, and desire for personal growth in the context of a troubled relationship. It explores themes of toxic love, the struggle to break away from destructive patterns, and the internal battle between love and self-destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes, oh oh oh oh.
Expressing affirmation or agreement.
Yes I love you.
Confessing affection towards someone.
That's the truth and it causing trouble
Acknowledging that the truth is causing difficulties.
And I wish we'd stop.
Desiring for the problematic situation to end.
And it's hard to get me out your system,
Difficult to remove oneself from someone else's thoughts or emotions.
I am toxic.
Acknowledging that one's presence is harmful or damaging.
Stay away!
Advising or requesting someone to keep a distance.
Guilty I am, cause you call me.
Admitting to feeling guilty when receiving a phone call.
And I answer knowing I shouldn't answer.
Acknowledging that one should not respond, but still doing so.
Coz you, you should just stay away.
Encouraging someone to remain apart or avoid contact.
Coz I, I, I, I, I, I am bad news.
Implying that one's presence or influence leads to negative outcomes.
Yes I hurt you.
Admitting to causing pain or harm to someone else.
Boy I messed up, but i'd like to give us one more try.
Expressing regret for past mistakes but desiring another chance.
Could it be that you loved me, more than you ever planned to.
Pondering the possibility that the other person's feelings were unexpectedly strong.
Could it be that my B'S has caught up to me, oh baby.
Contemplating the consequences of one's deceit or deception catching up with them.
You, you should just stay away.
Emphasizing the need for someone to maintain distance.
Woah Woah whoo hoo hoo
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm.
Woah Woah you.
Referring to the other person.
I'm real bad news, bad news to you.
Admitting to being someone who brings negative outcomes or consequences for the other person.
And sometimes bad news sounds good to you.
Observing that the other person may be attracted to or drawn to the negative aspects.
Stay away.
Reiterating the advice or request to keep a distance.
Bad news, bad news.
Repeating the notion of being a source of negativity.
Bad news, Bad news.
Reaffirming the presence of negative influence.
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