Bad Mood
The Vaccines Lyrics


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Better to be ready if you rattle my cage
Oh, I should loosen up some, baby, I know
But I get angrier with age
Better to be ready if you rattle my cage

Oh, you look disappointed in me
Oh, am I not as thoughtful as you thought I'd be?
Yeah, I know I'm always givin' you the third degree
But you look disappointed in me

Now I'm in a bad, bad mood
A bad, bad mood
I'm in a bad, bad mood
A bad, bad mood

We'll rate, generate, generate some more
So what you singin' 'bout summer for?
Forgive me if I'm untoward
And out of order, but I suspect
That with respect to your perception
You're lookin' in the wrong direction
As I'm sure, you'll conclude
I'm in a pretty awful mood

Better to be ready if you rattle my cage
And I know I'm always puttin' it on you
But I get angrier with age
Better to be ready if you rattle my cage

Now I'm in a bad, bad mood
A bad, bad mood
I'm in a bad, bad mood
A bad, bad mood




I'm in a bad, bad mood
A bad, bad mood

Overall Meaning

The song "Bad Mood" by The Vaccines paints a picture of a tumultuous relationship, with the singer warning their partner to be prepared for their anger if they push them too far. The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer is aware of their tendency to become angry and defensive, particularly as they age. The lyrics "Better to be ready if you rattle my cage" serve as a clear warning to their partner to avoid provoking them.


The following verse continues to explore the dynamics of the relationship, with the singer acknowledging that their partner seems disappointed in them for not being as thoughtful as they had hoped. The use of the phrase "giving you the third degree" suggests that the singer may be overly critical or questioning of their partner, leading to further tension in the relationship.


The chorus, with its repetition of "I'm in a bad, bad mood", conveys the intense emotions that are present in the relationship, and the final verse seems to suggest that the singer is frustrated with their partner's lack of understanding. The line "I'm sure you'll conclude I'm in a pretty awful mood" indicates that the singer feels their partner is unable to sympathize with them, further fueling their anger.


Overall, "Bad Mood" is a song that deals with the complexities of a rocky relationship, with both partners struggling to communicate effectively and manage their emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Better to be ready if you rattle my cage
I warn you to be prepared for my temper because I might get angry easily


Oh, I should loosen up some, baby, I know
I am aware that I need to relax a bit and not be so reactive


But I get angrier with age
As I get older, my patience wears thin, and I become more irritable


Oh, you look disappointed in me
I can see that you are unhappy with my behavior


Oh, am I not as thoughtful as you thought I'd be?
I am wondering if I'm not meeting your expectations of me being considerate


Yeah, I know I'm always givin' you the third degree
I am aware that I am constantly questioning you, and it might be annoying


Now I'm in a bad, bad mood, A bad, bad mood
I am in a terrible mood, and it's not good for anyone around me


We'll rate, generate, generate some more
We keep judging, calculating, and repeating the same actions


So what you singin' 'bout summer for?
Why are you singing about happy things when I am upset?


Forgive me if I'm untoward And out of order, but I suspect
Pardon me if I am not behaving correctly, but I have a feeling that something is not right


That with respect to your perception, You're lookin' in the wrong direction, As I'm sure, you'll conclude
Your perspective might be misguided, and I am confident you will realize it soon


Better to be ready if you rattle my cage
I warn you again to be equipped for my wrath


And I know I'm always puttin' it on you
I am aware that I often direct my anger towards you


Now I'm in a bad, bad mood, A bad, bad mood
Again, I am emphasizing the fact that I am not in a good mood


A bad, bad mood
Repeating it to emphasize the intensity of my bad mood




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Peter Gareth Christopher Robertson, Arni Hjorvar Arnason, Freddie Clayton Cowan, Justin James Hayward-Young

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