BAD FOR BUSINESS
Sabrina Carpenter Lyrics
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Tears me apart when he grants my wishes
All of my friends think I've gone crazy
But they don't know me like my baby
We look good in photographs
I like the way you like to laugh at dirty jokes
I know they'll always land
But now you're taking up my nights
Never been so glad to be so tired
Ooh, I'm mad for you
It's sad but true and I know it
Ahh, you're on my mind
You stole my life and it's showin'
He's good for my heart but he's bad for business
Tears me apart when he grants my wishes
All of my friends think I've gone crazy
But they don't know me like my baby
If I'm just writing happy songs
Will anybody sing along?
You had to go and break into my head
And I would try to fight these feelings
I can't find a single reason
I'd make all the same mistakes again, ohh
Ooh, I'm mad for you
It's sad but true and I know it
Ahh, you're on my mind
You stole my life and it's showin'
He's good for my heart but he's bad for business
Tears me apart when he grants my wishes
All of my friends think I've gone crazy
But they don't know me like my baby
He's good (good), it's bad (bad)
The best I've ever had (best I've ever had)
And he's so nice, it's sad (it's sad)
He ruined all my plans
And he just makes me so crazy
I know everyone sees
That he'll be the death of me
He's good for my heart but he's bad for business (he's very bad for business)
Tears me apart when he grants my wishes
All of my friends think I've gone crazy
But they don't know me like my baby
He's good for my heart but he's bad for business (so bad)
Tears me apart when he grants my wishes
All of my friends think I've gone crazy
But they don't know me like my baby
In Sabrina Carpenter's song "Bad for Business," the chorus repeats the line "He's good for my heart but he's bad for business." This line highlights the singer's indecision about her relationship with someone who is both emotionally beneficial but potentially harmful to her life and career ambitions. Despite this conflict, she continues to prioritize her happiness with this person over appearances, as her lyrics reveal: "All of my friends think I've gone crazy / But they don't know me like my baby."
In the verses, Carpenter sings about the ways in which this person has disrupted her life, from taking up her time at night to distracting her from work. The line "If I'm just writing happy songs / Will anybody sing along?" suggests that Carpenter fears her relationship is affecting her ability to make marketable music. However, ultimately she acknowledges that her feelings for this person are irresistible: "I would try to fight these feelings / I can't find a single reason / I'd make all the same mistakes again."
Line by Line Meaning
He's good for my heart but he's bad for business
He may make me feel good, but he's not good for my career or future prospects.
Tears me apart when he grants my wishes
Even when he does something that makes me happy, it still hurts me in the long run.
All of my friends think I've gone crazy
My friends are worried about me and my choices because of how much I care for him.
But they don't know me like my baby
Only he knows who I truly am and understands me completely.
We look good in photographs
Our relationship looks perfect from the outside.
I like the way you like to laugh at dirty jokes
I appreciate your sense of humor and how comfortable you are around me.
I know they'll always land
I'm confident that our jokes and conversations will always be good.
Used to get work on time
I used to be responsible and punctual before he came along.
But now you're taking up my nights
He's distracting me and keeping me up late at night.
Never been so glad to be so tired
Even though he's exhausting me, I'm still happy to be with him.
Ooh, I'm mad for you
I'm so deeply in love with you.
It's sad but true and I know it
I know that my love for you is not practical or realistic.
Ahh, you're on my mind
I can't stop thinking about you all the time.
You stole my life and it's showin'
My life has been completely taken over by thoughts of you and our relationship.
If I'm just writing happy songs
If I only write songs about love and happiness, will anyone relate to me?
Will anybody sing along?
Will my music be successful if I only write happy songs about my relationship?
You had to go and break into my head
You've completely taken over my thoughts and emotions.
And I would try to fight these feelings
I know these feelings are not good for me, but I can't help it.
I can't find a single reason
I can't justify my feelings for you or explain them to others.
I'd make all the same mistakes again, ohh
Even though I know this relationship is bad for me, I would still choose to be with you.
The best I've ever had (best I've ever had)
You're the best partner I've ever had, despite the negative effects on my life.
And he's so nice, it's sad (it's sad)
You treat me so well, but our relationship is still not healthy for me.
He ruined all my plans
My future plans have been changed or ruined because of my relationship with him.
And he just makes me so crazy
He drives me insane with his effect on my life and emotions.
I know everyone sees
My friends and family can see how much he's affecting me.
That he'll be the death of me
I know that my love for him could lead to my downfall or ruin.
He's good for my heart but he's bad for business (he's very bad for business)
He may make me happy, but he's not good for my professional or financial success.
Tears me apart when he grants my wishes
Even when he does something nice for me, it still hurts me in other ways.
All of my friends think I've gone crazy
My friends are worried that my love for him is not healthy.
But they don't know me like my baby
Only he truly understands me and my feelings, despite the negative effects on my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Leroy James Clampitt, Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter, Stephenie Nicole Jones
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Lyrics
[Chorus]
He's good for my heart, but he's bad for business
Tears me apart when he grants my wishes
All of my friends think I've gone crazy
But they don't know me like my ba—, ba—, ba—, ba—
[Verse 1]
We look good in photographs, I like the way you like to laugh
At dirty jokes, I know they'll always land
Used to get to work on time, now you're taking up my nights
Never been so glad to be so tired
[Pre-Chorus]
Ooh, ooh, ooh, I'm mad for you
It's sad but true and I know it
Ha, ha, ha, you're on my mind
You stole my life and it's showing (Baby)
[Chorus]
He's good for my heart, but he's bad for business
Tears me apart when he grants my wishes
All of my friends think I've gone crazy
But they don't know me like my baby
[Verse 2]
If I'm just writing happy songs, would anybody sing along?
You had to go and break into my head
And I would try to fight these feelings
I can't find a single reason I'd make all the same mistakes again
(Same mistakes again, ahh)
[Pre-Chorus]
Ooh, ooh, ooh, I'm mad for you
It's sad but true and I know it
Ha, ha, ha, you're on my mind
You stole my life and it's showin' (Ba—, ba—, ba—)
[Chorus]
He's good for my heart, but he's bad for business
Tears me apart when he grants my wishes
All of my friends think I've gone crazy
But they don't know me like my baby
[Bridge]
He's good (Good), he's bad (Bad)
The best I've ever had (The best I've ever had)
And he's so nice it's sad (It's sad)
He ruined all my plans
And he just makes me so crazy
I know where he wants me (Wants me)
And he'll be the death of me
[Chorus]
He's good for my heart, but he's bad for business (He's very bad for business)
Tears me apart when he grants my wishes
All of my friends think I've gone crazy
But they don't know me like my baby
[Outro]
He's good for my heart, but he's bad for business (So bad)
Tears me apart when he grants my wishes (My wishes)
All of my friends think I've gone crazy
But they don't know me like my baby
@tathow1218
This feels like a mature version of can't blame a girl for trying. I love it
@atzthetic
YES
@giantsmilk2545
omg i never thought of it like that but i agree so much
@krisemiesunga8420
trueeee and im living for it, like literally
@evangel222
i knew one of the songs on this album would give that vibe
@jaydaappleton9063
OMG YESS!
@dangerousavenue4183
i swear if this album doesn't get her the recognition she deserves, im done with ppl
@heavenfikadu9979
Ikr
@kiwi6013
ikr its soooo good
@amruta5371
Right .this album is so good