Bad Blood
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox feat. Aubrey Logan Lyrics
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You say sorry just for show
If you live like that, you live with ghosts
You forgive, you forget, but you never let it go
Cause baby, now we got bad blood
You know it used to be mad love
So take a look what you've done
Cause baby, now we got bad blood
I can't take it back, look where I'm at
We was on D like DOC, remember that?
My TLC was quite OD, ID my facts
Now POV of you and me, similar Iraq
I don't hate you but I hate to
Critique, overrate you
These beats of a dark heart
Use basslines to replace you
Take time and erase you
Love don't hear no more
No, I don't fear no more
Better yet respect ain't quite sincere no more
Oh, it's so sad to
Think about the good times
You and I
'Cause baby, now we got bad blood
You know it used to be mad love
So take a look what you've done
'Cause baby, now we've got bad bad blood
Hey!
Now we've got problems
And I don't think we can solve 'em
You made a really deep cut
And baby, now we got bad blood
Remember when you tried to write me off?
Remember when you thought I'd take a loss?
Don't you remember?
You said I would need yah
Follow procedure, remember?
Oh wait you got amnesia
It was my season for
Battle wounds
Battle scars
Body bumped
Bruised, Stabbed in the back
Brimstone, fire jumping through
Still, one wrong move, I got money and power
We gotta live with the bad blood now
Oh, it's so sad to
Think about the good times
You and I
'Cause baby, now we got bad blood
You know it used to be mad love
So take a look what you've done
And baby, now we've got bad bad blood
Hey!
Now we got problems
And I don't think we can solve 'em
You made a really deep cut
And baby, now we got bad blood
Band-aids don't fix bullet holes
You say sorry just for show
You live like that, you live with ghosts
You forgive, you forget but you never let it go
Band-aids don't fix bullet holes
You say sorry just for show
You live like that, you live with ghosts
If you love like that, blood runs cold
*trombone solo*
Oh, now we got problems
And I don't think we can solve 'em
You made a really deep cut
And baby, now we got bad bad blood
Hey!
Now we got bad blood
Oh, it used to be mad love
Now, look, baby, what you've done
Now we got bad blood
Oh, now we got problems
And I don't think we can solve 'em
You made a really deep cut
And, baby, now we got bad blood
Hey!
The lyrics to "Bad Blood" by Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox feat. Aubrey Logan seem to be about a past relationship that has turned sour. The lyrics suggest that the relationship has suffered damage that cannot be fixed with superficial apologies and actions. The line "Band-aids don't fix bullet holes" indicates that the issues run deeper than surface level and need to be addressed in a more meaningful way. The singer acknowledges that they may have played a role in the deterioration of the relationship but also asserts that the other person has hurt them deeply. The chorus repeats the line "baby, now we got bad blood" to emphasize that the relationship has taken a turn for the worse.
The second verse adds more depth to the song's message, suggesting that there were trust issues and that one person may have betrayed the other. Lines like "Battle wounds, battle scars, body bumped, bruised, stabbed in the back" and "I got money and power, we gotta live with bad blood now" convey an intense sense of betrayal and pain. The singer seems to be coming to terms with the fact that the relationship is irreparable, expressing sadness that things couldn't work out, but also acknowledging that they need to move on.
Overall, "Bad Blood" is a song that touches on the intense emotions that come with the end of a relationship. The lyrics are raw and vulnerable, with the singer laying out all their pain and grievances for the world to see.
Line by Line Meaning
Band-aids don't fix bullet holes
Superficial solutions won't solve deep problems
You say sorry just for show
You don't really mean your apologies, you just want to save face
If you live like that, you live with ghosts
If you don't confront your mistakes, they'll haunt you forever
You forgive, you forget, but you never let it go
You pretend to forgive, but you can't move on from past hurts
Cause baby, now we got bad blood
Our relationship is irreparably damaged
You know it used to be mad love
We used to have a passionate romance
So take a look what you've done
You caused this mess, so own up to it
Hey!
An exclamation of frustration or anger
I can't take it back, look where I'm at
I can't undo my mistakes, and they've led to this negative outcome
We was on D like DOC, remember that?
We were a team, but now that's all gone
My TLC was quite OD, ID my facts
I gave too much of myself to you, and lost sight of reality
Now POV of you and me, similar Iraq
Our perspectives clash like two enemies in a war zone
I don't hate you but I hate to
I don't have strong feelings for you, but it hurts to
Critique, overrate you
I see your flaws and failings clearly, yet I once thought so highly of you
These beats of a dark heart
The music reflects the sadness and bitterness in my heart
Use basslines to replace you
I'm drowning out thoughts of you with music
Take time and erase you
It takes time to forget someone, but I'm trying my best
Love don't hear no more
I've stopped listening to my heart
No, I don't fear no more
I'm not afraid of the future without you
Better yet respect ain't quite sincere no more
I've lost respect for you, and my words are hollow
Oh, it's so sad to
Expressing grief and nostalgia
Think about the good times
Remembering happier moments in the past
'Cause baby, now we got bad blood
Our relationship has soured beyond repair
Now we've got problems
We have issues that are causing strain
And I don't think we can solve 'em
I don't believe we'll be able to work through these problems
You made a really deep cut
Your actions caused deep emotional wounds
Remember when you tried to write me off?
Recalling when you abandoned me
Remember when you thought I'd take a loss?
Recalling when you thought you could bring me down
Don't you remember?
Questioning their memory or loyalty
You said I would need yah
Promising that I would come crawling back to them
Follow procedure, remember?
Commanding me to do what they want
Oh wait you got amnesia
Accusing them of conveniently forgetting their past deeds
It was my season for
This was a time in my life when
Battle wounds
Scars from emotional struggles
Battle scars
Permanent injuries from fighting for survival
Body bumped
Thrown off balance by life's hardships
Bruised, stabbed in the back
Hurt physically and emotionally by someone they trusted
Brimstone, fire jumping through
Strong emotions, like anger and passion
Still, one wrong move, I got money and power
I'm still capable of striking back viciously
We gotta live with the bad blood now
We're both stuck with the negative consequences of our actions
Oh, now we got problems
Acknowledging the difficulties in the present
And, baby, now we got bad blood
Our relationship is now irrevocably damaged
Hey!
An exclamation expressing strong emotion or frustration
Contributed by Hannah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rich
How does she have so much control over her voice? It is absolutely incredible.
Aubrey Logan
***** Thank you! It was a lot of alone time I can tell you that... #solitude...
Rich
Aubrey Logan good on you. I expect some great things from you in the future.
Rebecca Gilmore Cello
@Aubrey Logan I love it! You are so flexible and an inspiration to me....taking voice lessons but I'm primarily a cellist!
Mark Demos
The best control out there
Olivia
That's not just singing, that's a full body/mind workout lol
Aubrey Logan
+MisterLivs HA! Thank you for noticing MisterLivs!
Amy Koosha
+Aubrey Logan your really good my school played this video for everyone and they all said your amazing you inspired us
Maria Spin
MisterLivs That!
freecloud11
AND a nice catch on the trombone! That could have gone badly... :))