"I kept writing, started coming out to LA more, because my manager lives out here. My dad was a pilot, so it made it really easy for me to fly out here. So I started writing, and meeting with producers and songwriters, and watching and learning from them . About 30 songs later, I wrote "Bad Texter", and that was my first song I really liked and wanted to release. So it's basically just been baby steps for about 4 years, 1 step at a time. My manager isn't anyone huge, but when he found me, he was so set on me as an artist. He was like “I don’t know why but there's something about you, and i'm still making something of myself, but i think we can do this thing together and come up together.” So as a team, we've been taking incremental baby steps and making sure everythings the way it should be. and we’ve been releasing music, and it's been going really well, so I'm really excited for the future. If you want a short answer: we fucked around, and got really good at fucking around."
Bad Texter
Ryan Woods Lyrics
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Would you say it back?
And if I got on my knee and asked you to marry me
Would you say yes?
And it doesn't make a difference if we're not communicating
I think we're just overthinking it right now
And it feels like something's missing
'Cause I know you wanna reach me
But I'm a bad texter
I know you wanna see me
I know what you like
I know you wanna reach me
It's just the bad weather
But you don't wanna see me
You won't get what you like
Don't you say you're meant for me
'Cause I'm all that I'll ever need
And no one else (no one else)
And I'm so sorry that I don't think of you
I know I broke your heart in two
I can't trust myself (trust myself)
And I guess it makes a difference
I'm bad at communicating
I think I'm just overthinking it right now
And it feels like something's missing
I think I just need some distance from you baby 'til I figure it out
'Cause I know you wanna reach me
But I'm a bad texter
I know you wanna see me
I know what you like
I know you wanna reach me
It's just the bad weather
But you don't wanna see me
You won't get what you like
'Cause I know you wanna reach me
But I'm a bad texter
I know you wanna see me
You won't get what you like
I can't talk about it, talk about it, anymore
I can't talk about it, talk about it, anymore
'Cause I know you wanna reach me (I can't talk about it)
I know you wanna see me (talk about it anymore)
I know you wanna reach me (I can't talk about it)
But you don't wanna see me (talk about it anymore)
The song "Bad Texter" by Ryan Woods speaks about the struggles of communication in a relationship. The song describes a person who is a poor communicator, specifically through messaging, but still desires to be loved and reach out to those they care about. The artist questions whether the listener would say "I love you" back or accept a marriage proposal, despite the lack of communication.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I know you wanna reach me, but I'm a bad texter" emphasizing the theme of poor communication. The song also touches on the idea of overthinking, suggesting that perhaps the root of communication issues lies in overanalyzing rather than a lack of effort. The artist suggests taking a step back from the situation to gain some perspective and figure things out.
Overall, "Bad Texter" highlights the importance of communication in a relationship, especially in today's digital age. It acknowledges that communication struggles can lead to misunderstandings, but also offers hope for improvement if both parties are willing to listen and work towards a solution.
Line by Line Meaning
If I walked up to you and told you that I loved you
Would you say it back?
Asking if the person he loves would feel the same if he confessed his love.
And if I got on my knee and asked you to marry me
Would you say yes?
Wondering if the person he loves would accept his marriage proposal.
And it doesn't make a difference if we're not communicating
I think we're just overthinking it right now
And it feels like something's missing
I think maybe we should listen to each other 'til we figure it out
Believing that the relationship is stalling due to miscommunication and overthinking, and suggesting that they listen to each other to fix it.
'Cause I know you wanna reach me
But I'm a bad texter
I know you wanna see me
I know what you like
I know you wanna reach me
It's just the bad weather
But you don't wanna see me
You won't get what you like
Acknowledging that he's hard to reach and suggesting that the other person only wants the benefits of being with him without dealing with his flaws.
Don't you say you're meant for me
'Cause I'm all that I'll ever need
And no one else (no one else)
And I'm so sorry that I don't think of you
I know I broke your heart in two
I can't trust myself (trust myself)
Rejecting the other person's claim that they are meant to be, claiming that he's all he needs and apologizing for hurting their feelings, but admitting that he can't trust himself in relationships.
And I guess it makes a difference
I'm bad at communicating
I think I'm just overthinking it right now
And it feels like something's missing
I think I just need some distance from you baby 'til I figure it out
Realizing that his communication issues are a problem and taking a step back to figure things out on his own.
You won't get what you like
The other person won't get what they want because he's not willing or able to give it to them.
I can't talk about it, talk about it, anymore
Expressing inability or unwillingness to discuss the issue any further.
'Cause I know you wanna reach me (I can't talk about it)
I know you wanna see me (talk about it anymore)
I know you wanna reach me (I can't talk about it)
But you don't wanna see me (talk about it anymore)
Repeating that the other person wants him but he can't engage at the moment due to his communication issues and need for space.
Contributed by Muhammad L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bunaz6221
This song has a casual happy yet a little sad and emotional vibe .
The lyrics and meaning hits in the heart .
I'm an introvert while my mid sis is an extro . She used to be the one to annoy me and pull me out from my shell and teach me how to love myself .
Now that she's gone for military training . I now feel the absence .
I knew her fav , I knew she was trying to reach me and see me .
But I was a bad texter ..
@ryanwoods9976
wanted to just say that all of this was done by me and Octavio during quarantine, shot and edited on his iphone, drawings/art by me :) since we couldn’t shoot a proper video due to covid, we made the absolute best of what we had and couldn’t be happier with the turnout! thank u for watching/listening 💛💛
@de4dline207
Looks awesome great editing looks clean asf can't wait to hear more from you
@hydrasnipes1699
what editing software?
@ryanwoods9976
theHydra i believe he uses an app called lumafusion i think?
@Kwint.
Ive never heard a better song what the- its my dream to be like you guys
@micaelaclifford2729
Te amo! Love you Ryan, I been hearing your music since you release some of them on Soundcloud 💛
@michelleguevara1174
He’s our little treasure for now but he’ll blow up soon bc all his songs are ✨Chefs kisses✨
@ryanwoods9976
Michelle Guevara thank u for being here for the beginning!!! to the moon 💛🌙
@YERT3
@@ryanwoods9976 I don't know how you don't have more attention. So talented!
@cornsmug4552
YERT3 Fr