Bad Blood
Shakespear’s Sister Lyrics
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Cars and people everywhere
Step inside my twisted mind
And I will take you for a ride.
And it feels so good it messes with my mind
And it feels so good to leave it all behind
Leave it all behind
I went outside just to take the air
Cars and people everywhere
Maybe I just shouldn't care
Maybe it was never there
You can sail the sea of potions and red wine
You can run and hide but you will do the time
'Cause it's all mine, you will do the time
Maybe you should have told me
What it is you want from me
You're twisted and unholy
Talk to me and set yourself free
And it feels so good it messes with my mind
And it feels so good to leave it all behind
Leave it all behind
La la la la la la la
Maybe you should have told me
What it is you want from me
You're twisted and unholy
Talk to me and set yourself free
You want it, you want it, you want it, I know
I got it, I got it, I got it, you know
You're all mine, all mine
You're all mine, all mine
Bad blood
The lyrics to Shakespear’s Sister’s song Bad Blood explore the idea of escaping the chaos of the outside world and retreating into one’s own mind. The singer steps outside to “take the air” but finds themselves overwhelmed by the cars and people around them. They then invite the listener to join them on a journey through their “twisted mind,” where they can leave behind all their troubles and find a sense of peace.
The repeated refrain of “it feels so good” suggests that this escape is both exhilarating and dangerous, as it “messes with my mind” and threatens to pull the singer away from reality. The lines “maybe I just shouldn’t care / maybe it was never there” suggest a sense of disillusionment with the outside world, as though the singer has given up on finding meaning or fulfillment in their external surroundings.
The final lines of the song express a desire for communication and connection, as the singer urges their partner to “talk to me and set yourself free.” The message of the song seems to be that while it’s tempting to retreat into one’s own mind, true freedom and happiness can only be found through honest and open communication with others.
Line by Line Meaning
I went outside just to take the air
I needed a break from the chaos around me
Cars and people everywhere
The world is filled with noise and distractions
Step inside my twisted mind
Enter the complex thoughts and emotions within me
And I will take you for a ride.
Experience the journey of my mind with me
And it feels so good it messes with my mind
The satisfaction I feel is almost overpowering
And it feels so good to leave it all behind
It's liberating to escape from reality
Leave it all behind
Forget about your problems and focus on the present
Maybe I just shouldn't care
Perhaps the key is to let go of caring too much
Maybe it was never there
Maybe what I thought existed was just an illusion
You can sail the sea of potions and red wine
You can indulge in all the vices you want
You can run and hide but you will do the time
Eventually, you have to face the consequences of your actions
'Cause it's all mine, you will do the time
I have control over what happens and you will face the consequences
Maybe you should have told me
Maybe you should have been honest with me from the beginning
What it is you want from me
Tell me what you expect of me
You're twisted and unholy
You have deceitful intentions
Talk to me and set yourself free
Open up to me and free yourself of your secrets
You want it, you want it, you want it, I know
You desire something from me, I can tell
I got it, I got it, I got it, you know
I possess what you desire, and you know it
You're all mine, all mine
You belong to me now
Bad blood
There's negativity and mistrust between us
Contributed by Levi R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.