Bad
TOM/JAME Lyrics

You’re the head on the spear
You are the leader of the attack or the one that takes charge.

You’re the nail on the cross
You are the one who is blamed, punished, or sacrifices themselves.

You’re the fly in my beer
You are the annoying and unwanted presence in my life.

You’re the key that got lost
You are the one that was essential but is now missing or unattainable.

You’re the letter from Jesus on the bathroom wall
You are the message or sign that appears in an unlikely place or from an unexpected source.

You’re the mother superior in only a bra
You are the authority figure that seems out of place or lacks the expected level of discipline or control.

You’re the same
You and I are alike.

You’re the same kind of bad as me
You and I have similar qualities or faults that others consider negative.

I’m the hat on the bed
I am the symbol of a broken relationship or loss of love and affection.

I’m the coffee instead
I am the substitute or alternative that is not quite as good or desirable as the original.

The fish or cut bait
The decision needs to be made to act or give up.

The detective up late
One is working hard to solve a mystery or find answers.

I’m the blood on the floor
I am the result of a violent or tragic event.

And the thunder and the roar
I am the dramatic and intense noise or expression of emotion.

The boat that won’t sink
I am the resilient and unstoppable force or idea.

I just won’t slip a wink
I am determined and unwavering despite challenges or setbacks.

We're good you say
You claim that we have each other's best interests at heart.

But that’s good enough for me Haha
But I don't necessarily believe that or I have a different agenda.

You’re the wreath that caught fire
You are the thing that was meant to bring joy, honor, or respect but instead causes chaos or destruction.

You’re the preach to the choir
You are stating the obvious or convincing those who are already in agreement with you.

You bite down on the sheet
You are in pain or trying to hold back emotions.

But your teeth have been wired
But you are unable to express yourself fully or freely.

You the skid in the rain
You are the sudden or unexpected obstacle or challenge that creates danger or disruption.

You’re trying to shift
You are attempting to change or deflect the blame or responsibility.

You’re grinding the gears
You are struggling to make progress, causing friction or tension.

They told me you were no good
Others may have warned me or criticized my association with you.

But I know you’ll take care of all my needs
But I trust that you will provide for me or meet my desires.

Because you’re the same kind of bad as me
Because we share similar flaws or struggles, making us compatible in some way.

I’m the mattress in the back
I am the uncomfortable or unpleasant place where one ends up.

I’m the old gunny sack
I am the outdated or undesirable object or possession.

I’m the one with the gun
I am the one with the power or control in a situation.

Most likely to run
Most likely to avoid conflict or danger.

I’m the car in the weeds
I am the abandoned or neglected thing left to rust or overgrow.

If you cut me I’ll bleed
Despite my toughness or outward appearance, I am still vulnerable or human.