Bad Case Of Loving You
Texas Lightning Lyrics
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I've gotta find my baby yet
I need you to soothe my head
and turn my blue heart to red
Doctor Doctor, gimme the news I got a
Bad case of lovin' you
No pill's gonna kill my ill I got a
A pretty face don't make no pretty heart
I learned that buddy from the start
You think I'm cute, a little bit shy
Hey Mama, I ain't that kind of guy
Doctor Doctor, gimme the news I got a
Bad case of lovin' you
No pill's gonna kill my ill I got a
Bad case of lovin' you
I know you like it Baby, you like it on top
Tell me mamma, are you gonna stop?
You had me down by twenty-one to zip
Smile of Judas on your lip
I'm gonna Shake my fist
I'm gonny knock on wood
I got it bad, and I got it good
The song "Bad Case of Loving You" by Texas Lightning starts with the singer feeling restless on a hot summer night, searching for their lover. They express their need for their lover to soothe their head and turn their blue heart to red. The chorus then repeats the line 'I got a bad case of lovin' you' along with the phrase 'Doctor Doctor, gimme the news', which refers to the singer's love sickness being as serious as a medical condition.
In the second verse, the singer emphasizes that appearances are not always what they seem, and that a pretty face does not necessarily equate to a pretty heart. They mention that people may think of them as cute and shy, but they are not that type of person. In the final lines of this verse, the singer seems to be in a difficult position in their relationship, with a score of 21-0, a smile of Judas on their partner's lips, and fists ready to shake in frustration.
Line by Line Meaning
A hot summer night fell like a net
The oppressive heat made it feel like I was trapped.
I've gotta find my baby yet
I need to find my lover to help me ease my mind.
I need you to soothe my head
I can't handle this on my own, I need someone to comfort me.
and turn my blue heart to red
I want you to make me feel passionate and alive again.
Doctor Doctor, gimme the news I got a
I need a professional to diagnose my condition.
Bad case of lovin' you
I am hopelessly and deeply in love with you.
No pill's gonna kill my ill I got a
There is no easy cure for this intense feeling of love.
A pretty face don't make no pretty heart
Appearances can be deceiving, and beauty doesn't indicate true inner goodness.
I learned that buddy from the start
I've been burned before and know not to judge solely based on looks.
You think I'm cute, a little bit shy
You may see me as a sweet, unassuming person.
Hey Mama, I ain't that kind of guy
But I'm not weak, I won't be played for a fool.
I know you like it Baby, you like it on top
I know you want control and power in our relationship.
Tell me mamma, are you gonna stop?
But I'm not willing to let you walk all over me, so are you willing to compromise?
You had me down by twenty-one to zip
You had me completely defeated at first.
Smile of Judas on your lip
But I could see that you were being dishonest or manipulative.
I'm gonna Shake my fist
I'm not going to take it lying down, I'll fight back.
I'm gonny knock on wood
I'm hoping for luck and protection in this relationship.
I got it bad, and I got it good
Despite the challenges and difficulties, I am in love and believe it's worth it.
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