Bad Things
Machine Gun Kelly Lyrics


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Am I out of my head?
Am I out of my mind?
If you only knew the bad things I like
Don't think that I can explain it
What can I say? It's complicated
Don't matter what you say
Don't matter what you do
I only wanna do bad things to you
So good (so good), that you can't explain it
What can I say? It's complicated (ayy)

Nothing's that bad (that bad)
If it feels good (feels good)
So you come back (come back)
Like I knew you would (knew you would)
And we're both wild (both wild)
And the night's young (night's young)
And you're my drug
Breathe you in 'til my face numb
Drop it down to that bass drum
I got what you dream 'bout
Nails scratchin' my back tatt
Eyes closed while you scream out
And you keep me in with those hips
While my teeth sink in those lips (yeah)
While your body's giving me life
And you suffocate in my kiss
Then you said

I want you forever (ayy)
Even when we're not together (ayy)
Scars on my body so I can take you wherever, like (ayy)
I want you forever (ayy)
Even when we're not together
Scars on my body I can look at you whenever, uh (yeah)

Am I out of my head?
Am I out of my mind?
If you only knew the bad things I like
Don't think that I can explain it
What can I say? It's complicated
Don't matter what you say
Don't matter what you do
I only wanna do bad things to you
So good, that you can't explain it
What can I say? It's complicated (damn)

I can't explain it (ayy ayy, can't explain it)
I love the pain (love the pain)
And I love the way your breath
Numbs me like Novocaine
And we are (ooh)
Always high
Keep it strange
Okay, yeah, I'm insane
But you the same
Let me paint the picture, uh (yeah)
Couch by the kitchen, ayy (yeah)
Nothin' but your heels on
Losin' our religion (mmh)
You're my pretty little vixen
And I'm the voice inside your head
That keeps telling you to listen to all the bad things I say
And you said

I want you forever (ayy)
Even when we're not together (ayy, we're not together, yeah)
Scars on my body so I can take you wherever, like (ayy)
I want you forever (ayy)
Even when we're not together (oh, whoa)
Scars on my body I can look at you whenever, uh (yeah)

Am I out of my head?
Am I out of my mind?
If you only knew the bad things I like
Don't think that I can explain it
What can I say? It's complicated
Don't matter what you say
Don't matter what you do (yeah)
I only wanna do bad things to you
So good, that you can't explain it
What can I say? It's complicated

The way we love is so unique (ayy, ayy)
And when we touch, I'm shivering
And no one has to get it
Just you and me (right)
'Cause we're just living
Between the sheets (you said)

I want you forever (ayy)
Even when we're not together (ayy, yeah)
Scars on my body so I can take you wherever, like
I want you forever (ayy)
Even when we're not together (real talk) (oh, whoa)
Scars on my body I can look at you whenever, uh (yeah, oh, baby)

Am I out of my head?
Am I out of my mind? (Am I?)
If you only knew the bad things I like (if you only knew)
Don't think that I can explain it (yeah)
What can I say? It's complicated (yeah)
Don't matter what you say
Don't matter what you do (do, do)
I only wanna do bad things to you (yeah)




So good, that you can't explain it (so good, oh, baby)
What can I say? It's complicated

Overall Meaning

The song Bad Things is a collaboration between Machine Gun Kelly and Camila Cabello. It is a song that talks about the complexities of a relationship and the desire to do bad things to each other. The song opens with the singers asking the question if they are out of their mind or head because they know they like bad things. They both acknowledge that the feeling is complicated and hard to explain. The song then goes on to describe how they both love the intensity and pain that comes with the relationship, likening it to the numbing feeling of Novocaine. They both admit to being a little insane, but they both enjoy the pleasure that comes from being with each other. The chorus of the song expresses that they only want to do bad things to each other because it feels so good, but they cannot explain why.


Throughout the song, the singers emphasize their desire for each other, and they talk about how they want to be together forever, even when they are not physically together. They talk about the scars on their body as proof of their love for each other, and how they want to take each other wherever they go. Moreover, the song is a representation of the lust that they share and how they both agree that the relationship isn't perfect, but it makes them happy. The singers describe the intensity of their relationship, and they strive to stay connected through the good and bad times.


Line by Line Meaning

Am I out of my head?
Questioning whether one's thoughts and desires are rational


Am I out of my mind?
Questioning one's sanity due to their desires


If you only knew the bad things I like
Acknowledging that one's desires may be seen as unacceptable or 'bad'


Don't think that I can explain it
Expressing difficulty in rationalizing desires


What can I say? It's complicated
Admitting that one's desires are complex and difficult to articulate


Don't matter what you say
Rejecting societal expectations or norms


Don't matter what you do
Asserting that one's desires will not be swayed by external influences


I only wanna do bad things to you
Expressing a desire for taboo or 'bad' experiences with another person


So good (so good), that you can't explain it
Describing the intensity of pleasure that comes from these 'bad' desires


What can I say? It's complicated (ayy)
Reiterating the complexity of one's desires


Nothing's that bad (that bad)
Minimizing the severity of actions that society deems unacceptable


If it feels good (feels good)
Justifying actions because of the pleasure they bring


So you come back (come back)
Acknowledging that these 'bad' experiences are addictive


Like I knew you would (knew you would)
Suggesting that both parties are aware of the addictive nature of these experiences


And we're both wild (both wild)
Describing shared characteristics between the individuals involved


And the night's young (night's young)
Implying that these experiences often take place in the evening or under cover of darkness


And you're my drug
Comparing the addictive nature of the other person to a substance


Breathe you in 'til my face numb
Describing a desire to be physically close to the other person


Drop it down to that bass drum
Sexual innuendo for engaging in intimate activities


I got what you dream 'bout
Boasting about fulfilling the other person's sexual fantasies


Nails scratchin' my back tatt
Describing physical interaction during sexual activity


Eyes closed while you scream out
Describing the intensity of pleasure experienced during intimate activities


And you keep me in with those hips
Expressing attraction to the other person's physical features


While my teeth sink in those lips (yeah)
Describing another intimate act


While your body's giving me life
Suggesting that the other person is a source of vitality or energy


And you suffocate in my kiss
Describing a passionate kiss


Then you said
Transitioning to a statement made by the other person


I want you forever (ayy)
Expressing a desire for a long term relationship with the other person


Even when we're not together (ayy)
Desiring a lasting connection even when physically apart


Scars on my body so I can take you wherever, like (ayy)
Tattoos or other physical markers used as reminders of the other person


I want you forever (ayy)
Reiterating desire for a long-term relationship


Scars on my body I can look at you whenever, uh (yeah)
Further emphasizing the idea of tattoos or other physical markers as a connection to the other person


The way we love is so unique (ayy, ayy)
Not conforming to societal norms regarding love


And when we touch, I'm shivering
Describing physical sensations experienced during intimacy with the other person


And no one has to get it
A desire to keep the relationship a secret from others


Just you and me (right)
Expressing exclusivity of the relationship between the two individuals


'Cause we're just living
Embracing the idea of living life unrestrained by societal expectations


Between the sheets (you said)
Referring to the sexual nature of the relationship


Am I out of my head?
Repeating initial question


Am I out of my mind? (Am I?)
Repeating initial question with added emphasis


If you only knew the bad things I like (if you only knew)
Reiterating that the desires are taboo or unacceptable


Don't think that I can explain it (yeah)
Reiterating that the desires are difficult to articulate


What can I say? It's complicated (yeah)
Reiterating the complexity of the desires


I only wanna do bad things to you (yeah)
Reiterating that the desires are unconventional or taboo


So good, that you can't explain it (so good, oh, baby)
Describing the intensity of pleasure that comes from these 'bad' desires


What can I say? It's complicated (damn)
Reiterating the complexity of the desires with added emphasis


I can't explain it (ayy ayy, can't explain it)
Frustration with difficulty in rationalizing desires


I love the pain (love the pain)
Expressing enjoyment of physical or emotional pain during intimacy


And I love the way your breath
Appreciation of the other person's physical presence


Numbs me like Novocaine
Comparing the other person's touch to the effects of the anesthetic Novocaine


And we are (ooh)
Emphasizing the shared experiences and feelings between the two individuals


Always high
Describing perpetual feelings of pleasure or contentment in each other's company


Keep it strange
Embracing the unconventional or taboo nature of the desires and relationship


Okay, yeah, I'm insane
Acknowledging societal norms that may deem the desires and relationship as crazy or abnormal


But you the same
Finding commonality with the other person


Let me paint the picture, uh (yeah)
Offering a vivid description of a sexual encounter


Couch by the kitchen, ayy (yeah)
Setting the scene for a sexual encounter


Nothin' but your heels on
A possible description of the other person's attire or state of undress


Losin' our religion (mmh)
Engaging in taboo or immoral behavior in defiance of religious or societal norms


You're my pretty little vixen
Describing the other person's attractiveness and sex appeal


And I'm the voice inside your head
Emphasizing the closeness and intimacy between the two individuals


That keeps telling you to listen to all the bad things I say
Emphasizing the mutual desire for taboo or unconventional experiences


I want you forever (ayy)
Repeating previous statement about long-term desire for the other person


Even when we're not together (ayy, we're not together, yeah)
Reiterating desire for a lasting emotional connection


Scars on my body so I can take you wherever, like (ayy)
Repeating previous statement about physical markers as reminders of the other person


Scars on my body I can look at you whenever, uh (yeah)
Repeating previous statement about physical markers as a connection to the other person




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alex Schwartz, Joe Khajadourian, Madison Emiko Love, Camila Cabello, Anthony M Scalzo, Colson Baker, Stephen Basil

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Am I out of my head?
Am I out of my mind?
If you only knew the bad things I like
Don't think that I can explain it
What can I say? It's complicated
Don't matter what you say
Don't matter what you do
I only wanna do bad things to you
So good (so good), that you can't explain it
What can I say? It's complicated (ayy)

Nothing's that bad (that bad)
If it feels good (feels good)
So you come back (come back)
Like I knew you would (knew you would)
And we're both wild (both wild)
And the night's young (night's young)
And you're my drug
Breathe you in 'til my face numb
Drop it down to that bass drum
I got what you dream 'bout
Nails scratchin' my back tatt
Eyes closed while you scream out
And you keep me in with those hips
While my teeth sink in those lips (yeah)
While your body's giving me life
And you suffocate in my kiss
Then you said

I want you forever (ayy)
Even when we're not together (ayy)
Scars on my body so I can take you wherever, like (ayy)
I want you forever (ayy)
Even when we're not together
Scars on my body I can look at you whenever, uh (yeah)

Am I out of my head?
Am I out of my mind?
If you only knew the bad things I like
Don't think that I can explain it
What can I say? It's complicated
Don't matter what you say
Don't matter what you do
I only wanna do bad things to you
So good, that you can't explain it
What can I say? It's complicated (damn)

I can't explain it (ayy ayy, can't explain it)
I love the pain (love the pain)
And I love the way your breath
Numbs me like Novocaine
And we are (ooh)
Always high
Keep it strange
Okay, yeah, I'm insane
But you the same
Let me paint the picture, uh (yeah)
Couch by the kitchen, ayy (yeah)
Nothin' but your heels on
Losin' our religion (mmh)
You're my pretty little vixen
And I'm the voice inside your head
That keeps telling you to listen to all the bad things I say
And you said

I want you forever (ayy)
Even when we're not together (ayy, we're not together, yeah)
Scars on my body so I can take you wherever, like (ayy)
I want you forever (ayy)
Even when we're not together (oh, whoa)
Scars on my body I can look at you whenever, uh (yeah)

Am I out of my head?
Am I out of my mind?
If you only knew the bad things I like
Don't think that I can explain it
What can I say? It's complicated
Don't matter what you say
Don't matter what you do (yeah)
I only wanna do bad things to you
So good, that you can't explain it
What can I say? It's complicated

The way we love is so unique (ayy, ayy)
And when we touch, I'm shivering
And no one has to get it
Just you and me (right)
'Cause we're just living
Between the sheets (you said)

I want you forever (ayy)
Even when we're not together (ayy, yeah)
Scars on my body so I can take you wherever, like
I want you forever (ayy)
Even when we're not together (real talk) (oh, whoa)
Scars on my body I can look at you whenever, uh (yeah, oh, baby)

Am I out of my head?
Am I out of my mind? (Am I?)
If you only knew the bad things I like (if you only knew)
Don't think that I can explain it (yeah)
What can I say? It's complicated (yeah)
Don't matter what you say
Don't matter what you do (do, do)
I only wanna do bad things to you (yeah)
So good, that you can't explain it (so good, oh, baby)
What can I say? It's complicated



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Literally the best toxic/romance movie that all wattpad books try to replicate

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currently reading After in wattpad. This song perfectly fits!

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Not all whatpad books
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More like half of them

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@danielsayajin26

I remember the first day I heard it when it released and still can’t get enough of it in 2024

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Me too

@chiyozeai3569

Same thoughts

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same same

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