Bad News
Nick De La Hoyde Lyrics

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Nothing but bad news lately
Gone so crazy
Running so fast from the bolt Usain did
Wonder when I die wether God gonna take me
Back to the streets where my mum and dad raised me

Remember when we were younger
We had a legion of brothers and sisters to catch

What I would give to be younger
We watched the world turn from summer to winter and back

Lacking the positive energy back as a kid
Nothing seemed to matter on that stone cold shit
You were fasted
Playing the in the grass
You were in the park till the night come past us
Remember growing up I never use to really stress like this
York on the body to impress like this
Writing down my thoughts when i felt like shit
Try to get a girl was ontop of my list
A big world
But you're all so basic
I’ll rise up through my own levitation
I don't got time for the hate imitation
Word on the street you keep your money in the basement

Remember when we were younger
We had a legion of brothers and sisters to catch
What I would give to be younger
We watched the world turn from summer to winter and back
From summer to winter and back
From summer to winter and back

Nothing but bad news lately
Money doesn't ruled the world but it can make you kinder
Nothing but bad news lately
We know what we're looking for we're searching for a fighter

Nothing but bad news lately
Money doesn't rule the world but it can make you kinder
Nothing but bad news lately
We know what we're looking for we're searching for a fighter

Remember when we were younger
We had a legion of brothers and sisters to catch

What I would give to be younger
We watched the world turn from summer to winter and back

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nick De La Hoyde's song "Bad News" convey a sense of disillusionment and longing for simpler times. The opening lines reflect a feeling of being overwhelmed by negativity and chaos in life. The reference to Usain Bolt emphasizes the idea of running away from problems, trying to escape the difficulties that arise.

The next lines express a contemplation about death and wondering if God will take the singer back to the streets where they were raised by their parents. This suggests a longing for a sense of familiarity and comfort that may no longer exist.

The verse about being younger evokes nostalgia and a desire to go back in time to when things were less complicated. The mention of brothers and sisters implies a strong bond and support system. There is a wistful tone as the singer reflects on the passing of time, watching the world change from summer to winter and back.

As the song progresses, there is a shift in focus towards the present. The lyrics touch upon a lack of positive energy and a sense of not being as carefree as in childhood. The mention of trying to impress others and the pressure to succeed highlights the challenges of adulthood. The line "A big world but you're all so basic" suggests a dissatisfaction with the superficiality and shallowness of society.

The chorus repeats the theme of bad news and reflects on the idea that money may not rule the world, but it can influence behavior and attitudes. The search for a fighter implies a longing for resilience and strength in the face of adversity.

Overall, "Bad News" explores themes of disillusionment, longing, nostalgia, and the challenges of navigating adulthood.

Line by Line Meaning

Nothing but bad news lately
Recent events have been filled with negative information and unfortunate circumstances.

Gone so crazy
Feeling mentally unstable and overwhelmed by the current situation.

Running so fast from the bolt Usain did
Trying to escape from difficulties and challenges as quickly as the famous sprinter, Usain Bolt.

Wonder when I die whether God gonna take me
Curious about the afterlife and if God will accept and guide me when I pass away.

Back to the streets where my mum and dad raised me
Returning to the neighborhood where my parents raised me and reminiscing about my childhood.

Remember when we were younger
Reflecting on past memories and experiences of our youth.

We had a legion of brothers and sisters to catch
We had a close-knit group of friends and siblings to support and protect each other.

What I would give to be younger
Expressing the desire to relive the carefree and joyful days of youth.

We watched the world turn from summer to winter and back
Witnessing the cyclical nature of life as the seasons changed from summer to winter and then back again.

Lacking the positive energy back as a kid
Feeling a decrease in the optimistic and enthusiastic attitude I had as a child.

Nothing seemed to matter on that stone cold shit
Back then, trivial things didn't hold much importance or affect me emotionally.

You were fasted
You were running swiftly and energetically.

Playing in the grass
Enjoying carefree and playful moments outdoors in nature.

You were in the park till the night come past us
Spending extended periods of time in the park until nightfall.

Remember growing up I never used to really stress like this
Recalling a time when I didn't experience such elevated levels of anxiety and worry.

York on the body to impress like this
Putting pressure on myself to have a fit body and make a good impression.

Writing down my thoughts when I felt like shit
Using writing as an outlet to express negative emotions and thoughts.

Try to get a girl was on top of my list
Making finding a romantic partner a high priority in my life.

A big world
A vast and complex world filled with endless possibilities and challenges.

But you're all so basic
Referring to others as unoriginal and lacking uniqueness.

I’ll rise up through my own levitation
I will elevate myself through personal growth and self-improvement.

I don't got time for the hate imitation
I don't have time to engage with or be affected by fake and negative influences.

Word on the street you keep your money in the basement
There is a rumor circulating that you store your money in a hidden or undisclosed location.

Money doesn't rule the world but it can make you kinder
While money doesn't have complete control over the world, it has the ability to influence and potentially improve one's behavior and attitude towards others.

We know what we're looking for we're searching for a fighter
We have clarity and determination in our pursuit for someone who is resilient and can overcome obstacles.

From summer to winter and back
Witnessing the transition of seasons from summer to winter and then back again, symbolizing the continuous cycle of life.

Nothing but bad news lately
Recent events have been filled with negative information and unfortunate circumstances.

We know what we're looking for we're searching for a fighter
We have clarity and determination in our pursuit for someone who is resilient and can overcome obstacles.

Remember when we were younger
Reflecting on past memories and experiences of our youth.

We had a legion of brothers and sisters to catch
We had a close-knit group of friends and siblings to support and protect each other.

What I would give to be younger
Expressing the desire to relive the carefree and joyful days of youth.

We watched the world turn from summer to winter and back
Witnessing the cyclical nature of life as the seasons changed from summer to winter and then back again.

Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Joseph de la Hoyde, Nick de la Hoyde, Tim Tan

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