Bad Blood
Nao Lyrics
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A glass of ocean slipping down my throat
And landed on my hopes, I'm dreaming
Off the maps no hidden grids, I'm fleeing
I worship you like holy days
Lying on my back, seeing clouds and rays
Drinking lime and bitter from my lemonade
White horses, maritime won't do
Do you remember?
The holiday slipped away
Time and place
I definitely remember
Lying on my back and seeing clouds and rays
We're dreaming
The feelings rule
Forever we're young
Pages unsung, ooh
I feel that you remember
Dreaming of a past that couldn't last
But now we're changing
Refraining
I'm thinking it's the, know that it's the
I'm thinking it's the bad, bad blood
I'm thinking it's the, know that it's the
I'm thinking it's the bad, bad
Blood
Oh
Do you remember?
The riding, the passion, the falling over
And tripping on ice
Sharing advice, taking it twice
But let us not forget the
Silent day, stripped away
Time and place
Oh, you choose not to remember
Fly away, counting days
I'm hiding from you, ooh
I'm thinking it's the, know that it's the
I'm thinking it's the bad, bad blood
I'm thinking it's the, know that it's the
I'm thinking it's the bad, bad blood
I choose
For the rain not to fall
Exposing the sun on you
I lose
Don't tell me I'm cuckoo, I know
And it's mad, we were close, oh
I choose
My head's now afloat
But my heart's drowning pulse of you
I lose
Don't tell me I'm coo-coo
Coo-coo-coo-coo-coo-coo-ooh-ooh
I'm thinking it's the, know that it's the
I'm thinking it's the bad, bad blood
I'm thinking it's the, know that it's the
I'm thinking it's the bad, bad blood
I'm thinking it's the, know that it's the
I'm thinking it's the bad, bad blood
I'm thinking it's the, know that it's the
I'm thinking it's the bad, bad
The lyrics of Nao's song Bad Blood explore the feelings and memories associated with a past relationship. The opening lines suggest that the singer views their former lover as a source of escape and liberation from the mundane aspects of daily life. The vivid imagery of drinking lime and bitter from lemonade and seeing clouds and rays while lying on their back create a sense of blissful, carefree abandon. However, these images are juxtaposed with the haunting refrain "Do you remember?" which suggests that the relationship is now over and the singer is struggling to let go of the memories.
The song proceeds to highlight some of the highs and lows of the relationship. The lines "The riding, the passion, the falling over, and tripping on ice" and "Sharing advice, taking it twice" suggest that the relationship was at times exhilarating and supportive. However, there are also moments of sadness and regret, as evidenced by the lines "Dreaming of a past that couldn't last, but now we're changing, refraining." The chorus of the song emphasizes the sense of bitterness and hurt that has resulted from this relationship, with the repeated refrain of "I'm thinking it's the bad, bad blood."
Overall, Nao's lyrics in Bad Blood are a poignant exploration of the complex emotions that come with the end of a relationship. They capture the bittersweet nostalgia of looking back on happier times, while also acknowledging that those times have passed and cannot be recaptured.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a holiday
You're a break from the everyday stresses of life
A glass of ocean slipping down my throat
You're refreshing, like a cool drink of water
And landed on my hopes, I'm dreaming
You bring me hope and make me dream about a better future
Off the maps no hidden grids, I'm fleeing
I'm leaving behind old maps and searching for new paths
I worship you like holy days
I hold you in high regard, like a religious holiday
Lying on my back, seeing clouds and rays
I'm taking a moment to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature
Drinking lime and bitter from my lemonade
I'm experiencing a mix of sweet and sour emotions
White horses, maritime won't do
I'm looking for something special and unique, not just anything that's available
Do you remember?
Do you recall the past we shared?
The holiday slipped away
Our time together ended
Time and place
The circumstances of our past
I definitely remember
I have a clear memory of what happened
We're dreaming
We're holding onto a dream of what could have been
The feelings rule
Our emotions are the driving force behind our actions
Forever we're young
We'll always feel young at heart, no matter our age
Pages unsung, ooh
There are parts of our story that were never told
I feel that you remember
I sense that you recall our shared memories
Dreaming of a past that couldn't last
We're reminiscing about a time that we can't bring back
But now we're changing
We're in a different place in our lives now
Refraining
We're holding back from diving into the past
I'm thinking it's the, know that it's the
I'm pretty sure that it's the
I'm thinking it's the bad, bad blood
I suspect that there's a negative history between us
Oh
An expression of surprise or realization
The riding, the passion, the falling over
Our past was full of excitement, love and also failures
And tripping on ice
We've stumbled a few times in our journey
Sharing advice, taking it twice
We've given and taken advice, and learned from our experiences
But let us not forget the
We can't overlook the significance of
Silent day, stripped away
A period of time that was devoid of communication
You choose not to remember
You're intentionally forgetting or ignoring some parts of our past
Fly away, counting days
You're trying to escape and keep track of the time until you're free
I'm hiding from you, ooh
I'm avoiding confronting the truths about our relationship
I choose
I make a conscious decision
For the rain not to fall
I choose to keep the negative emotions at bay
Exposing the sun on you
I let positivity and happiness shine on you
I lose
I'm sacrificing something
Don't tell me I'm cuckoo, I know
I know what I'm doing, don't dismiss me as crazy
And it's mad, we were close, oh
Our past relationship was intense and emotionally charged
My head's now afloat
I'm feeling a bit lost and confused
But my heart's drowning pulse of you
My heart is overwhelmed with emotions for you
I'm thinking it's the bad, bad blood
There's a negative energy between us that can't be ignored
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NEO JESSICA JOSHUA, DANIEL TRAYNOR
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Lyrics
You're a holiday
A glass of ocean slipping down my throat
And landed on my hopes, I'm dreaming
Off the maps no hidden grids, I'm fleeing
I worship you like holy days
Lying on my back, seeing clouds and rays
Drinking lime and bitter from my lemonade
White horses, maritime won't do
Do you remember?
The holiday slipped away
Time and place
I definitely remember
Lying on my back and seeing clouds and rays
We're dreaming
The feelings rule
Forever we're young
Pages unsung, ooh
I feel that you remember
Dreaming of a past that couldn't last
But now we're changing
Refraining
I'm thinking it's the, know that it's the
I'm thinking it's the bad, bad blood
I'm thinking it's the, know that it's the
I'm thinking it's the bad, bad
Blood
Oh
Do you remember?
The riding, the passion, the falling over
And tripping on ice
Sharing advice, taking it twice
But let us not forget the
Silent day, stripped away
Time and place
Oh, you choose not to remember
Fly away, counting days
I'm hiding from you, ooh
I'm thinking it's the, know that it's the
I'm thinking it's the bad, bad blood
I'm thinking it's the, know that it's the
I'm thinking it's the bad, bad blood
I choose
For the rain not to fall
Exposing the sun on you
I lose
Don't tell me I'm cuckoo, I know
And it's mad, we were close, oh
I choose
My head's now afloat
But my heart's drowning pulse of you
I lose
Don't tell me I'm coo-coo
Coo-coo-coo-coo-coo-coo-ooh-ooh
I'm thinking it's the, know that it's the
I'm thinking it's the bad, bad blood
I'm thinking it's the, know that it's the
I'm thinking it's the bad, bad blood
I'm thinking it's the, know that it's the
I'm thinking it's the bad, bad blood
I'm thinking it's the, know that it's the
I'm thinking it's the bad, bad
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