dear society
Madison Beer Lyrics


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Sleepless nights and cigarettes
My daily dose of internet
And all the things I shoulda quit, but never did, oh
Evil voices in my head
I woke up in a strangers bed
I lost my phone in Amsterdam, it's 5 AM

I'm a natural disaster
But even after all that I do
It's you who's gonna be the death of me
And none of this matters
Baby, it's you, it's you

You're bad for my health
I should probably get some help
I can't control myself, I'm addicted to the hell
My heart is getting sick from the tar that's on your lips
Yeah, you're bad for my health
You should hurt somebody else
You're bad for my health
I should probably get some help
I can't control myself, I'm addicted to the hell
My heart is getting sick from the tar that's on your lips
Oh, baby, you're so bad for my health

Diets that I shouldn't try, it feels like social suicide
And honestly, it's cyanide, I'm 'bout to die
Been 21 since 17, thanks to all the magazines
Man, sometimes, I just wanna scream and break my screen

I'm a natural disaster
But even after all that I do
It's you who's gonna be the death of me
And none of this matters
Baby, it's you, it's you

You're bad for my health
I should probably get some help
I can't control myself, I'm addicted to the hell
My heart is getting sick from the tar that's on your lips
Yeah, you're bad for my health
You should hurt somebody else
You're bad for my health
I should probably get some help
I can't control myself, I'm addicted to the hell
My heart is getting sick from the tar that's on your lips
Oh, baby, you're so bad for my health

Dear society, you've pushed me to the edge
So here's some clarity (clarity)
The truth is, you're the one who's always there for me
With my daily dose of internet
And all the things that I should quit, but can't
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah

You're bad for my health
I should probably get some help
I can't control myself, I'm addicted to the hell
My heart is getting sick from the tar that's on your lips
Yeah, you're bad for my health
You should hurt somebody else
You're bad for my health
I should probably get some help
I can't control myself, I'm addicted to the hell




My heart is getting sick from the tar that's on your lips
Oh, baby, you're so bad for my health

Overall Meaning

In the song "Dear Society," Madison Beer addresses the issues of societal pressures, addiction, and toxic relationships. The opening lines portray a person struggling with addiction to the internet and smoking, and someone who can't quit bad habits. The following lines describe how internal voices can drive a person crazy, leading them to make bad choices and ending up in a stranger's bed. The singer's phone is also lost, and it is already 5 AM, indicating that her life is out of control.


Beer then sings about a toxic relationship where the partner is bad for her health and could be the death of her. They are addicted to the hell they have created and cannot help but be with each other, despite the damage it causes. The line "21 since 17, thanks to all the magazines," alludes to the pressures young people face to conform to society's standards, including those propagated by fashion and entertainment magazines. In the chorus, the line "Dear society, you've pushed me to the edge" implies that society, with its expectations and demands, has contributed to the singer's addiction and toxic relationship.


In the end, Beer acknowledges that society may never truly change, and it's essential to recognize one's habits and seek help. The song is a call for society to take responsibility for its role in perpetuating toxic relationships and addictions.


Line by Line Meaning

Sleepless nights and cigarettes
I'm struggling with insomnia and relying on smoking as a coping mechanism.


My daily dose of internet
I'm spending too much time online, which is not healthy for me both mentally and physically.


And all the things I shoulda quit, but never did, oh
I'm well aware of the things that are harming me, but I haven't been able to give them up yet.


Evil voices in my head
I'm battling with my own negative thoughts that are driving me insane.


I woke up in a strangers bed
I'm engaging in behavior that puts me in dangerous situations and makes me feel ashamed.


I lost my phone in Amsterdam, it's 5 AM
I'm living a reckless lifestyle and making poor choices that have consequences.


I'm a natural disaster
I'm a mess and my life is in shambles, despite my efforts to improve it.


But even after all that I do
Despite my best efforts, my life is still chaotic and out of control.


It's you who's gonna be the death of me
The person I'm involved with is toxic and causing me harm, both physically and emotionally.


And none of this matters
All my problems and struggles seem insignificant when compared to the effect this person is having on me.


Baby, it's you, it's you
The person I'm referring to is my significant other.


You're bad for my health
My partner is the cause of my physical and mental health deteriorating.


I should probably get some help
I need to seek professional help to overcome this addiction and difficult situation.


I can't control myself, I'm addicted to the hell
I'm struggling with addiction and can't seem to break free from it.


My heart is getting sick from the tar that's on your lips
The person I'm involved with is harming me in a way that's causing physical pain.


Oh, baby, you're so bad for my health
My partner is the root of all my problems and is causing me more harm than good.


Diets that I shouldn't try, it feels like social suicide
I'm trying to fit into society's beauty standards and am putting myself in danger by trying unhealthy diets.


And honestly, it's cyanide, I'm 'bout to die
I'm aware that my actions and lifestyle are harmful to my health and I feel like I'm slowly dying.


Been 21 since 17, thanks to all the magazines
I've been exposed to unrealistic beauty standards from a young age and it's affecting my mental health and self-image.


Man, sometimes, I just wanna scream and break my screen
I'm feeling overwhelmed and frustrated by the constant pressure from society and social media.


Dear society, you've pushed me to the edge
I'm addressing society directly and blaming it for the problems and challenges I'm facing in my life.


So here's some clarity (clarity)
I'm trying to provide some insight and honesty into my situation.


The truth is, you're the one who's always there for me
Despite my issues with society, I still rely on it for comfort and as a crutch for my problems.


You should hurt somebody else
The person I'm involved with is toxic and should be with someone else who they won't harm.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Madison Beer, Jeremy Dussolliet, Leroy Clampitt, Timothy Sommers, Elizabeth Lowell Bowland

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Comments from YouTube:

@adamsky6046

I feel so so bad for this girl, especially int he background when she said 'i can't sing it i'm sorry', that took me, and the meaning behind the song, but she has a beautiful voice, stop only checking her beauty out it breaks her

@ejwennerstrom8299

Idk she also got fillers to be more beautiful Soo

@bitchesbeshook9182

@@ejwennerstrom8299 just because she got lipfillers doesn't give people the right to objectify her. You could say the same thing for people who do makeup, get their nails done, work out ect. just stop

@sabfadel

ejwennerstrom she never got lip fillers?? i’m confused why people even say that, she’s never said that she’s gotten plastic surgery, and ever since a young age she’s been a natural beauty. she looks just like a more grown version of her younger self

@freshwhisper1343

@@bitchesbeshook9182 so admiring a woman's beauty is objectifying? :\

@HelloWorld-ke8ls

@@freshwhisper1343 you clearly miss the point of her comment

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@shelfruity

This isn't just a song THIS ISA FREAKIN MESSAGE TO ALL OF US

@AvivaSingsOut

about a doctor trying to change humanity as we know it? predictive programming?

@shelfruity

@@AvivaSingsOut that's creepy

@AvivaSingsOut

@@shelfruity 3553 is an imposed sentence

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