The song tells of Tessa’s longing to be with someone even as she knows the relationship will end badly. It is a bad idea to even try, yet she does anyway, too obsessed with the feeling of infatuation. The theme is quite similar to her first single from the album, “Crush,” which also comes right before “Bad Ideas” in the tracklist. However, this song’s underlying bittersweet message is clearer than that of “Crush.”
Bad Ideas
Tessa Violet Lyrics
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But I want to make out with you
And I'm a little awkward, sure
But I could touch my face to yours, oh
And no one ever called me smooth
But I just wanna see the grooves
Between your hands, your teeth, oh
Tell me, do you think about me?
I just wanna kiss you
And even if I miss you
At least I'll know what it's like to have held your hand, oh!
No-o, hey!
Bad ideas, ay (oh)
I know where they lead (hey, oh)
But I got too many to sleep
And I can't get enough, no
I wanna kiss you standing up
Oh-oh, no
And if tomorrow makes me low (no)
Well it'd be worth it just to know
'Cause I can't get enough, no
I wanna kiss you standing up
O-oh, hey
I don't know what compels me
To do the very thing that fells me
I wake up, still high on you
But by the night, I'm crashing through, so
Why I'd wanna kiss you
Even though I miss you
Guess I just want to know what it would feel like, oh!
No-o, hey
Bad ideas, ay (oh)
I know where they lead (hey, oh)
But I got too many to sleep
And I can't get enough, no
I wanna kiss you standing up
O-oh, no
And if tomorrow makes me low (no)
Well it'd be worth it just to know
'Cause I can't get enough, no
I wanna kiss you standing up
O-oh
Smitten's a bad look on me
And if I'm talking honestly
It takes everything I got not to text, and
I just want a kiss to get me through
'Cause now all my bed-sheets smell like you, so
If you think you miss me
Come on back and kiss me
I just gotta know what you and I would feel like, oh!
No, hey
Yikes
Bad ideas, ay (oh)
I know where they lead (hey, oh)
But I got too many to sleep
And I can't get enough, no
I wanna kiss you standing up
Oh-oh, no
And if tomorrow makes me low (no)
Well it'd be worth it just to know
'Cause I can't get enough, no-o
I wanna kiss you standing up
Oh-oh
The lyrics to Tessa Violet's song Bad Ideas convey the mixed feelings of infatuation and reluctance to act on those feelings. The singer is compelled to make a romantic move on the person they are attracted to, but is also wary of the consequences that may come with such a move. The singer describes themselves as awkward and not particularly smooth, but still desires to be physically close to the object of their affection. The repetition of "I wanna kiss you standing up" emphasizes the physical attraction between the singer and the other person.
However, the singer is also aware of the potential negative outcomes of their actions, as shown by the line "Bad ideas, I know where they lead." Despite this knowledge, the singer is unable to resist their impulses and desires. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling to come to terms with their own emotions and the risks involved in a potential relationship, but is nevertheless drawn to the other person.
Overall, the lyrics to Bad Ideas convey the conflicting emotions that arise when someone is attracted to another but is hesitant to act on their feelings. The song explores the tension between desire and caution, making it relatable to anyone who has experienced similar conflicting emotions in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I hope that you don't think I'm rude
I don't want to seem impolite
But I want to make out with you
I desire to be intimate with you
And I'm a little awkward, sure
I am not always smooth in my actions
But I could touch my face to yours, oh
But I am comfortable enough to be close with you
And no one ever called me smooth
I am not known for being suave
But I just wanna see the grooves
But I want to explore you closely
Between your hands, your teeth, oh
To study the creases and lines of your hands and mouth
Tell me, do you think about me?
I'm curious if I'm on your mind too
I just wanna kiss you
I am simply yearning for a kiss from you
And even if I miss you
Even if I long for you when you're not here
At least I'll know what it's like to have held your hand, oh!
I'll have the experience of being close to you, even if briefly
No-o, hey!
Emotionally charged interjection
Bad ideas, ay (oh)
My impulses may not be wise
I know where they lead (hey, oh)
I am aware of the risks and consequences of my actions
But I got too many to sleep
But I cannot help my desire for you
And I can't get enough, no
I crave more intimacy with you
I wanna kiss you standing up
I want to be close to you, even physically
Oh-oh, no
Emotional interjection
And if tomorrow makes me low (no)
Even if there are negative consequences
Well it'd be worth it just to know
It would still be worth acting on my feelings
'Cause I can't get enough, no
Because I want more of you
I don't know what compels me
I don't understand why I feel this way
To do the very thing that fells me
Even though my actions may hurt me
I wake up, still high on you
I am still consumed by thoughts of you
But by the night, I'm crashing through, so
But as the day goes by, my emotions become overwhelming
Why I'd wanna kiss you
I'm perplexed as to why I desire you so strongly
Even though I miss you
Even though you're not here
Guess I just want to know what it would feel like, oh!
I just want to experience what it would be like to be intimate with you
Bad ideas, ay (oh)
My impulses may not be wise
I know where they lead (hey, oh)
I am aware of the risks and consequences of my actions
But I got too many to sleep
But I cannot help my desire for you
And I can't get enough, no
I crave more intimacy with you
I wanna kiss you standing up
I want to be close to you, even physically
O-oh, no
Emotional interjection
And if tomorrow makes me low (no)
Even if there are negative consequences
Well it'd be worth it just to know
It would still be worth acting on my feelings
'Cause I can't get enough, no-o
Because I want more of you
Smitten's a bad look on me
Being so taken with you isn't helping my image
And if I'm talking honestly
To be truthful
It takes everything I got not to text, and
I struggle not to contact you as often as I do
I just want a kiss to get me through
I want physical intimacy to help me feel better
'Cause now all my bed-sheets smell like you, so
I'm reminded of you even in my sleep
If you think you miss me
If you also feel a strong desire to be with me
Come on back and kiss me
Please come be with me and show me affection
I just gotta know what you and I would feel like, oh!
I just want to experience being intimate with you
Yikes
Emotional interjection
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Tessa Violet Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Emma-vi9pp
SHE CUT BANGS IN HER HAIR FOR HER MUSIC VIDEO!!!! SHE IS QUEEN!!!
@samanthae.3707
Emma it it wrong that it didn't really shock me that much? Maybe it's because my favorite band, (twenty one pilots) has the front man shaving his head in two videos now. (DISCLAIMER: I am not discrediting our queen Tessa)
@rapunzelights1565
Ngl, that scene made me jump 😅
@LeaHenning
She not only cut them like you do - It took her exactly ONE second to get it right! ~BEAUTY QUEEN!
@edengallagher1044
@@samanthae.3707 yeah but shaving your head is a lot easier than cutting your bangs perfectly in one snip, like you can't really shave your head badly haha
@samanthae.3707
Eden Gallagher true true
@jeonghanandeunwoosshalalal262
Tessa just proved something:
Yellow goes with anything.
Either that or Tessa goes with everything...
@ornagesoda1052
Both
@agignac7833
Probably Tessa
@hostvind
фор ми шиз джинджер форэва