Bad Blood
The Gideon Lyrics
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But walk a mile in his shoes you'll see that family hurts
Just an innocent boy full of life but that coward left him with nothing
You, you were never family
Now I'm leaving you behind
You took me for granted, I'm letting go
You can save your goodbyes
Years go by, three kids and a wife
But it's still eating him alive
A life of struggle and strife
But he won't give up this fight
He always heard that family comes first
And this time he'll make sure of it
He tries to hide the pain
Thinks back to that time and place
Stares that coward in the face and he screams
You, you were never family
Now I'm leaving you behind
You took me for granted, I'm letting go
You can save your goodbyes
You'll never know what you put me through
Now I'm leaving you behind
Spineless
Now I'm leaving you behind
Spineless
You can save your goodbyes
The lyrics of The Gideon's song "Bad Blood" speak of the pain and hurt caused by family members who don't live up to their roles. The first verse describes an innocent boy who has been let down by someone in his family, leaving him with nothing. The chorus then addresses this family member, accusing them of taking the singer for granted and abandoning them. The second verse reveals that this pain still haunts the singer, even after years have passed, and that they will not give up the fight to make sure their family comes first. The bridge lays bare the hurt and anger the singer feels towards this family member, declaring that they were never truly part of the family and are now being left behind for good.
The emotional depth of this song makes it relatable for anyone who has experienced betrayal or abandonment from loved ones. The lyrics specifically highlight the pain that can come from family members who do not act in a way that puts their family first. The chorus is particularly powerful, with its repetition of "You, you were never family" conveying the audience's feelings of betrayal.
Overall, "Bad Blood" is a powerful song that expresses feelings of hurt, betrayal, and the struggle of reconciling those emotions with the importance of family bonds.
Line by Line Meaning
He always heard that family comes first
Growing up, he was taught that family should always be the top priority
But walk a mile in his shoes, you'll see that family hurts
However, experiencing the pain and betrayal from a family member can be just as agonizing
Just an innocent boy full of life but that coward left him with nothing
He was once a happy and carefree child, but a family member's cowardly actions stripped him of everything
You, you were never family
Addressing the family member who betrayed him, he realizes they were never truly family to him
Now I'm leaving you behind
He has decided to cut ties with this fake family member and move on without them
You took me for granted, I'm letting go
He is finally standing up for himself and refusing to be taken advantage of any longer
You can save your goodbyes
He is dismissing any further attempts at communication or reconciliation with this person
Years go by, three kids and a wife
Despite going on to start his own family with three children and a wife, the betrayal still haunts him
But it's still eating him alive
The pain of the past still weighs heavily on him and impacts his present and future
A life of struggle and strife
His life has been filled with obstacles and difficulties, in no small part due to the betrayal of a family member
But he won't give up this fight
Despite the challenges he has faced, he is determined to persevere and fight for a better future
And this time he'll make sure of it
He is committed to prioritizing his true family this time around and avoiding any further pain and betrayal
He tries to hide the pain
Despite his determination, the pain of the past still lingers and he struggles to deal with it
Thinks back to that time and place
He can't help but reminisce on the moment that changed his life forever
Stares that coward in the face and he screams
Confronting the person who hurt him, he finally lets out his anger and frustration
You'll never know what you put me through
He is aware that this person may never truly understand the extent of the pain they caused him
Spineless
Describing the cowardly actions of the family member who betrayed him
Now I'm leaving you behind
Reiterating his decision to cut ties and move forward without this person
Spineless
Once again reflecting on the cowardly actions of the person who hurt him
You can save your goodbyes
Closing off any possibility of future communication or reconciliation with this person
Contributed by Ava P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@angelotagarelli7162
For the first time ever a youtube "ad" actually helped me out to find them
@orionmelton3226
Me too. It didn't show the name so I guess you could say I had to go hunt them down.
@YoungIroh
I think that’s how I found these guys too all those years ago.
@waynickrooney9358
Is no one taking into account the story this song holds? It's phenomenal.
@zachthompson4157
I did
@waynickrooney9358
The troll is immense on the interwebs. Good man zach haha
@tylertanner7378
Waynick Rooney What's the story? I'm getting a vibe that he's talking about his bad experiences with his family.
@_spanty
lmao i mean yea but open your eyes a little
@TheReganLeigh
THIS SONG will forever be in my heart, THIS BAND will forever be apart of me <3 thanks for making all of us 20 something year olds w fucked up childhoods let out their aggression with your amazing music
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Aww want a hug?