Bad Things
Machine Gun Kelly & Camila Cabello Lyrics
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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
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
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 © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alex Schwartz, Joe Khajadourian, Madison Emiko Love, Camila Cabello, Anthony M Scalzo, Colson Baker, Stephen Basil
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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
@Vidhur2009
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
[Machine Gun Kelly (Camila Cabello):]
Nothing's that bad
If it feels good
So you come back
Like I knew you would
And we're both wild
And the 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 about
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
Even when we're not together
Scars on my body so I can take you wherever
Like I want you forever
Even when we're not together
Scars on my body I can look at you whenever
[Camila Cabello (Machine Gun Kelly):]
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)
[Machine Gun Kelly (Camila Cabello):]
I can't explain it
I love the pain
And I love the way that your breath
Numbs me like novocain
And we are
(Oooh)
Always high
Keep it strange
[Camila Cabello and Machine Gun Kelly:]
Ok, yeah, I'm insane
But you the same
[Machine Gun Kelly (Camila Cabello):]
Let me paint the picture
(Yeah)
Couch by the kitchen
(Yeah)
Nothin' but your heels on
(Mmm)
Losing our religion
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
Even when we're not together
(I want you wherever)
Scars on my body so I can take you wherever
Like I want you forever
Even when we're not together
(Oh woah)
Scars on my body I can look at you whenever
[Camila Cabello (Machine Gun Kelly):]
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
The way we love, is so unique
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
[Machine Gun Kelly & (Camila Cabello):]
I want you forever
Even when we're not together
Scars on my body so I can take you wherever
Like I want you forever
Even when we're not together
Scars on my body I can look at you whenever
(Oh baby)
[Camila Cabello (Machine Gun Kelly):]
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
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
So good, that you can't explain it (So good)
What can I say, it's complicated
@onionhuahom3278
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
Nothing's that bad
If it feels good
So you come back
Like I knew you would
And we're both wild
And the 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
While your body's giving me life
And you suffocate in my kiss
Then you said
I want you forever
Even when we're not together
Scars on my body so I can take you wherever like
I want you forever
Even when we're not together
Scars on my body I can look at you whenever
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
I can't explain it
I love the pain
And I love the way your breath
Numbs me of novacaine
And we are
Always high
Keep it strange
Okay, yeah, I'm insane
But you the same
Let me paint the picture
Couch by the kitchen
Nothin' but your heels on
Losin' our religion
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
Even when we're not together
Scars on my body so I can take you wherever like
I want you forever
Even when we're not together
Scars on my body I can look at you whenever
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
The way we love, is so unique
And when we touch, I'm shivering
And no one has to get it
Just you and me
'Cause we're just living
Between the sheets
I want you forever
Even when we're not together
Scars on my body so I can take you wherever like
I want you forever
Even when we're not together
Scars on my body I can look at you whenever
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
@elenibaltzi8109
We should all be happy&keep the great memories of her in the 5th Harmony journey.
She is FREE.. she was always hated anyways.
Lets just wait.. till she shines individually..
And wish her the best.
Just imagine the masterpieces she will sing
She also gives the chance to the other ones.. to shine
That's what all of them initially wanted to do.
( They auditioned as individuals dont forget that)
Only the true fans will understand this comment🍪
@butterfly4677
I forgot how much i used to listen to this
@exo.ticusiiii
Right
@talitadaniella2916
and now i got addicted again
@mvgicboba3181
Same
@jesseokorom2889
Same 😂
@butterfly4677
@@talitadaniella2916 i cant stop:))
@tbsl_kna0049
This is a whole ass wattpad story and I’m LIVING for ittttttt 😂
@fellibow819
😂😂 I love how true this comment is
@tbsl_kna0049
Abug Besson yuh
@mpdltrr
Yahs it happened to have related to this only the song title tho, BAD THINGS by UnbrokenLolita the story is quite rollercoaster and amzing same time. U guys should check it out.