Bad News
Tom MacDonald Lyrics


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Mama, I got bad news, bad news
I've been rolling with some bad dude, bad dudes
I've been tryna to get a bag too, bag too
I'm just doing what I have to, I have to
I said mama I've got bad news, bad moods
Brand new tattoos on my face
Sad dude with a head full of rain
I just wanna make it rain, mama I will be okay

I feel like I might break right now
I feel like making a fucking mistake right now, eh oh
I feel like making a cake right now
I blow out all the candles in my brains right now, eh oh
I'm so tired of flexin'
I got a minor confession
Like I might die from depression, like wo-oh
I look good on the gram, but you know anyone can
I keep it a grand

Mama, I got bad news, bad news
I've been rolling with some bad dude, bad dudes
I've been tryna to get a bag too, bag too
I'm just doing what I have to, I have to
I said mama I've got bad news, bad moods, everyday
Brand new tattoos on my face
Sad dude with a head full of rain
I just wanna make it rain, mama I will be okay

Mama I've got some bad news, bad news
You should go and wake up dad too, dad too
Think there's nothing your son can't do, can't lose
I've been popping mad pills with mad boose, sad truth
Not fucking with my rap crew, mad goons in my place
Cash rules, smash dudes, catch a case
If they have to, all my friends are full of rage
I'm so tired of all the pain
Mama tell me it's okay
Feel like I'm alone right now
You know, I don't even have a home right now, eh oh
No one I can trust right now
Cops are at my door, like they gonna bust it down, eh oh
So sick of the hustle
And all the fake introductions
Where people make their assumptions, oh oh
I feel like life isn't real
Like I might get killed
I keep it a bill

Mama, I got bad news, bad news
I've been rolling with some bad dude, bad dudes
I've been tryna to get a bag too, bag too
I'm just doing what I have to, I have to
I said mama I've got bad news, bad moods, everyday
Brand new tattoos on my face
Sad dude with a head full of rain
I just wanna make it rain, mama I will be okay

Daddy, I got bad news, fell in love with a rap dude, a rap dude
Blew a couple on the gram, oh, the gram oh
Got the haters in a bad mood, in a bad mood
But daddy I got bad news, bad blues, everyday
Can't move, but I swear I'll be okay
I have to, I ain't lien, it's just death truths
I've been in a bad way
Don't cry your eyes out, I'm not dead
I turned that gun aimed at my head
Mama, please don't be upset
Tryna live my life with no regrets
My life not perfect, I admit it
I have it all, I don't want dis
I feelin' all out of love
No one to trust
I keep it a buck

Mama, I got bad news, bad news
I've been rolling with some bad dude, bad dudes
I've been tryna to get a bag too, bag too
I'm just doing what I have to, I have to
I said mama I've got bad news, bad moods, everyday
Brand new tattoos on my face




Sad dude with a head full of rain
I just wanna make it rain, mama I will be okay

Overall Meaning

In Tom MacDonald's song "Bad News," the artist reveals the struggles and hardships he has faced in his life, including rolling with bad company, struggling to make ends meet, and feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of life. Right from the beginning of the song, he tells his mother that he has bad news. He admits that he's been around bad dudes, and he's trying to make money by any means necessary. He carries the weight of his struggles on his face with his new tattoos, a physical marker of his pain. Even though he admits that he's been in a bad mood every day, he reassures his mom that he will be okay.


Throughout the song, Tom opens up about his anxiety, depression, and feelings of loneliness. He's tired of pretending that everything is okay and flexing for social media. He confesses that he might die from depression and feels like he might break at any moment. He has been popping pills and drinking alcohol to cope with his pain. He feels like he's alone because he can't even trust the people in his rap crew. He has to be tough to survive, but it takes a toll on his mental and emotional health. Despite all of this, he still tries to find a way to make it rain, to find a way to survive and push through his struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

Mama, I got bad news, bad news
I need to tell you something that will not be good news.


I've been rolling with some bad dude, bad dudes
I've been spending time around people who are not good influences on me.


I've been tryna to get a bag too, bag too
I've been trying to make some money as well.


I'm just doing what I have to, I have to
I'm doing what I need to do in order to get by and be successful.


Brand new tattoos on my face
I got new tattoos on my face which may not be viewed positively by society.


Sad dude with a head full of rain
I'm feeling sad and depressed with a lot of thoughts in my head.


I just wanna make it rain, mama I will be okay
I just want to have a lot of money and I'll be fine.


I feel like I might break right now
I feel like I'm on the verge of falling apart mentally and emotionally.


I feel like making a fucking mistake right now, eh oh
I feel like doing something wrong that I'll regret.


I feel like making a cake right now
I feel like doing something positive to distract myself from my negative thoughts.


I blow out all the candles in my brains right now, eh oh
I want to get rid of all my negative thoughts and feelings.


I'm so tired of flexin'
I'm tired of pretending to be someone I'm not on social media.


I got a minor confession
I have something small to admit.


Like I might die from depression, like wo-oh
I feel like my depression may get the best of me.


I look good on the gram, but you know anyone can
I look good on social media, but anyone can portray themselves as having a great life online.


Mama I've got some bad news, bad news
I have something else that's not good to tell you.


You should go and wake up dad too, dad too
You should tell Dad as well.


Think there's nothing your son can't do, can't lose
I think I can do anything and I won't fail.


I've been popping mad pills with mad boose, sad truth
I've been taking a lot of pills and drinking alcohol which is a depressing reality.


Not fucking with my rap crew, mad goons in my place
I'm not friends with my rap group and there are some dangerous people around me.


Cash rules, smash dudes, catch a case
Money is important and I've hurt people to make it which could lead to legal trouble.


If they have to, all my friends are full of rage
If necessary, my friends can be violent.


I'm so tired of all the pain
I'm tired of feeling hurt and suffering.


Mama tell me it's okay
Please reassure me that everything will be alright.


Feel like I'm alone right now
I feel like no one understands or supports me.


No one I can trust right now
I don't trust anyone right now.


Cops are at my door, like they gonna bust it down, eh oh
The police are at my door and it feels like they're going to break in.


So sick of the hustle
I'm tired of the constant struggle and grind of life.


And all the fake introductions
I'm tired of meeting fake people who aren't genuine.


Where people make their assumptions, oh oh
People make assumptions about me without really understanding my situation.


I feel like life isn't real
I feel like my life isn't authentic or genuine.


Like I might get killed
I feel like I'm in danger and could die.


Mama, I got bad news, bad news
I have more bad news to tell you.


Daddy, I got bad news, fell in love with a rap dude, a rap dude
I'm in a relationship with a rapper.


Blew a couple on the gram, oh, the gram oh
I've spent a lot of money and shown it off on social media.


Got the haters in a bad mood, in a bad mood
My success and happiness bothers other people.


But daddy I got bad news, bad blues, everyday
I still have negative feelings and experiences every day.


Can't move, but I swear I'll be okay
I feel stuck but I'll get through it.


I have to, I ain't lien, it's just death truths
I'm not lying, these are just harsh realities.


I've been in a bad way
I've been struggling mentally and emotionally.


Don't cry your eyes out, I'm not dead
Don't worry or be afraid, I'm still alive.


I turned that gun aimed at my head
I was suicidal but didn't go through with it.


Mama, please don't be upset
I don't want to make you sad or upset.


Tryna live my life with no regrets
I'm trying to live my life without any long-lasting regrets.


My life not perfect, I admit it
My life is not ideal and I acknowledge that.


I have it all, I don't want dis
I have everything I need and don't want to lose it.


I feelin' all out of love
I'm feeling depleted and drained.


No one to trust
I don't have anyone I can rely on fully.


I keep it a buck
I'm honest and straightforward about everything.




Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Nova Paholek, Shane Jason Ralph, Thomas MacDonald

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@fernquinn5336

62 year old momma of four boys. Loving your art and you beautiful wife's too. Keep it close to your hearts! We all fight those demons. Give em a blood bath! Too bad for them! Keep it real. Y'all got art.

@sarahottobre7746

Awww

@dezritter1552

Big facts momma. Tom is an icon. And I love him. My boys love him. I'd much rather Tom mcdonald with his touchy subjects than pimpin hoes, getting hi, murder, yeah pass. Tom, Nova, Madchild gonna save the wrap game.

@francescaiozia5955

Absolutely... I am middle-aged woman....I love these artist

@becauseyes1888

Welp, im 13.

@natassjagale9897

Absolutely agree with everyone's touching comments and words as a momma of five 💕✨much rather this then some of what the kids got out there that is just making them more depressed, confused and thinking they need to be chasing what they don't! Pure talent and blessings here we got with their talent #HOG,

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@thelistus8488

I love how during the chorus Nova and Tom are really into and Madchild is just like "nah that ain't me"

@jason5409

He's singing the hook after his verse

@jonahmeyer4315

@@jason5409 you have any questions

@philipkershaw2915

GOT YA BRO LMAO

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