Bad Blood
Taylor Swift feat. Kendrick Lamar Lyrics
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You know it used to be mad love
So take a look at what you've done (uh, uh)
'Cause baby now we got bad blood (uh)
Hey, I can't take it back, look where I'm at
We was OG like D.O.C., remember that? (Remember that?)
My TLC was quite OD, ID my facts (ID my)
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've 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 blood (hey)
Now we've got problems
And I don't think we can solve 'em (uh)
You made a really deep cut (uh)
And, baby, now we've got bad blood (hey)
Hey, remember when you tried to write me off? (Ah-ah)
Remember when you thought I'd take a loss?
Don't you remember? You thought that I would need ya
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, all my life, I got money and power
And you 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've 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 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've got bad blood (hey)
Band-aids don't fix bullet holes
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)
Band-aids don't fix bullet holes
You say sorry just for show
If you live like that, you live with ghosts (mm)
If you love like that, blood runs cold
'Cause, baby, now we've 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 blood (hey) (bad blood)
Now we've got problems
And I don't think we can solve 'em (think we can solve 'em)
You made a really deep cut
And, baby, now we've got bad blood
('Cause now we've got bad blood) 'cause, baby, now we've got bad blood
You know it used to be mad love
So take a look what you've done (look what you've done)
'Cause, baby, now we've got 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've got bad blood (hey)
The song Bad Blood by Taylor Swift featuring Kendrick Lamar tells the story of a relationship that has soured and turned into a bitter feud between two former friends. The chorus "Cause baby now we got bad blood, you know it used to be mad love, So take a look at what you've done" illustrates how the relationship has disintegrated and become dominated by negative feelings such as anger, jealousy, and resentment. The verses from Lamarโs perspective depict him as wounded and angry at the betrayal he has experienced. He reflects on the past good times between them, but now the bad blood is too much to bear.
The song highlights how a person's actions can have a profound impact on their relationships, and once the damage is done, it can be challenging to repair the harm. The lyrics "Band-Aids don't fix bullet holes, You say sorry just for show" illustrate that superficial apologies and gestures cannot fix the damage done. The feud is irreversible, and the relationship cannot be salvaged.
Overall, Bad Blood is a powerful and emotional reflection of how relationships can break down, how people sometimes hold onto grudges and negative feelings, and how difficult it can be to move on once the damage has been done.
Line by Line Meaning
'Cause baby now we got bad blood
The singer now has a hostile relationship with the person they used to love.
You know it used to be mad love
They used to be deeply in love with each other.
So take a look at what you've done
The singer wants the other person to reflect on their actions and what led to their turbulent relationship.
Hey! I can't take it back, look where I'm at
The artist realizes they can't change the past and laments where their relationship has ended up as a result.
We was OG like D.O.C., remember that?
The artist reminisces about how close and original they used to be, and compares it to a specific rap group.
My TLC was quite OD, ID my facts
The singer's tender love and care was overdone, and they have the facts to prove it.
Now POV of you and me, similar Iraq
The singer now has a different perspective on their relationship, and it resembles the conflicts in Iraq.
I don't hate you, but I hate to critique, overrate you
The artist doesn't hate the other person, but they resent criticizing and overvaluing them in the past.
These beats of a dark heart, use basslines to replace you
The artist replaces their negative feelings with music, and uses basslines to distract from their broken heart.
Take time and erase you, love don't hear no more
The artist acknowledges it takes time to move on from a failed relationship, and their heart doesn't feel love anymore.
No, I don't fear no more
The singer is no longer afraid of being alone, or afraid of the person who hurt them.
Better yet, respect ain't quite sincere no more
The artist no longer has genuine respect for the other person, as their relationship is now defined by conflict and hostility.
Oh, it's so sad to
The singer feels a sense of melancholy when they think about their past relationship.
Think about the good times
They remember the happy moments they shared with the other person.
'Cause, baby, now we've got bad blood
The singer reiterates that they now have a toxic relationship with the person they used to love.
Now we've got problems
Their relationship is now defined by issues and conflicts.
And I don't think we can solve 'em
The artist doubts that their issues can ever be resolved.
You made a really deep cut
The other person caused a significant and possibly lasting wound to the singer.
And, baby, now we've got bad blood, hey!
The singer repeats that their relationship is now defined by hostility and resentment.
Remember when you tried to write me off?
The artist recalls a specific instance when the other person tried to dismiss or ignore them.
Remember when you thought I'd take a loss?
The artist remembers how the other person believed they would lose in a conflict or disagreement.
Don't you remember? You thought that I would need ya
The artist questions if the other person recalls how they believed the artist would depend on them.
Follow procedure, remember? Oh, wait, you got amnesia
The singer mockingly reminds the other person to follow their own rules, and suggests they conveniently forgot what they once said or did.
It was my season for battle wounds
The artist was going through a difficult time, and faced personal battles and struggles.
Battle scars, body bumped, bruised
The singer experienced literal and emotional injuries as a result of their conflicts with the other person.
Stabbed in the back, brimstone, fire jumping through
The singer was betrayed and hurt by the other person, and felt intense anger and pain as a result.
Still, all my life, I got money and power
The singer asserts that while their relationship may have ended up a mess, they still have success and influence in their life.
And you gotta live with the bad blood now
The other person has to accept and deal with the negative effects their actions had on the artist and their relationship.
Band-Aids don't fix bullet holes
Temporary fixes don't last or fix the real problem, especially when the wound runs deep.
You say sorry just for show
The other person's apologies are insincere and only done to maintain appearances.
If you live like that, you live with ghosts
If you only put up a front and don't address your mistakes, you'll have to face the haunting consequences later on.
(You forgive, you forget, but you never let it go)
The artist acknowledges the popular phrase, but adds that even if you forgive and forget, you'll still remember the pain and resentment it caused.
If you love like that, blood runs cold
If you continue to love like that, you'll eventually become cold and distant.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kendrick Lamar, Max Martin, Johan Karl Schuster, Taylor Alison Swift
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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0:49 Kendrick Lamar (Welvin Da Great)
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1:15 Hailee Steinfeld (The Trinity)
1:26 Serayah (Dilemma)
1:30 Gigi Hadid (Slayy -Z)
1:37 Ellie Goulding (Destructa X)
1:45 Martha Hunt (Homeslice)
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