Bad News
Trey Songz ft Kanye West Lyrics
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I was waiting on you
Waiting on a dream
That'll never come true
Didn't you know
I was waiting on you
My face turned to stone
When I heard the news
When you decide to break the rules
'Cause I just heard some real bad news
People will talk
Like its old news
I played it off and act like I already knew
Let me ask you
How long have you known too
You played it off and act like he's brand new
When you decide to break the rules
'Cause I just heard some real bad news
Real bad news
Real bad news
Real bad news
Oh you just gonna
Keep another no you wont
Oh you just gonna
Keep it like you never knew
Oh you just gonna
Keep another love for you
Oh you just gonna
Keep it like you never knew
While I'm waiting on a dream
That'll never come true
Oh you just gonna
Keep it like you never knew
My face turned to stone
When I heard the news
Whats on the news
Channel cruise
The song "Bad News" by Trey Songz ft Kanye West is a slow ballad about waiting on someone and the disappointment that comes when the awaited dream falls apart. The opening lyrics "Didn't you know I was waiting on you, waiting on a dream that'll never come true" expresses the frustration and heartbreak of feeling trapped by the unfulfilled dreams of a relationship. The imagery of the stone-faced narrator waiting and the sense of finality conveyed by the repetition of "real bad news" emphasizes the crushing finality of the situation he finds himself in.
The second verse shows how people are gossiping about the situation, and we see the singer trying to act like he knew all along. The use of rhetorical questions and repetition in "let me ask you, how long have you known too?" emphasizes the pain of the singer who feels he has been lied to. The somber, slow melody of the song and the use of repetition of phrases like "oh you just gonna" convey a sense of resignation that the situation will never change.
Overall, "Bad News" is a poignant and emotive ballad that captures the pain of shattered dreams and feelings of betrayal. The song not only showcases the lyrical talent of Trey Songz and Kanye West but also the power of music to evoke emotion and tap into the pain of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Didn't you know
Did you not realize
I was waiting on you
That I was patiently anticipating your arrival
Waiting on a dream
Holding out for something I have longed for
That'll never come true
But will ultimately remain an unattainable fantasy
My face turned to stone
My expression became emotionless and unresponsive
When I heard the news
Upon hearing the update
When you decide to break the rules
When you choose to disregard the norms and laws
'Cause I just heard some real bad news
Because I was just informed of some truly negative information
People will talk
Others will spread rumors and gossip
Like its old news
As if it were common knowledge
I played it off and act like I already knew
I pretended as if I was already aware of the situation
Let me ask you
May I inquire of you
How long have you known too
How long have you also been aware of this information
You played it off and act like he's brand new
You acted as if this was unknown to you
Real bad news
Seriously negative information
Oh you just gonna
Are you really going to
Keep another no you wont
Keep another secret, no you won't
Keep it like you never knew
Keep the knowledge hidden as if you were unaware
Keep another love for you
Conceal another love interest for yourself
While I'm waiting on a dream
Meanwhile, I'm still longing for my dream
Oh you just gonna
Are you really going to
Keep it like you never knew
Keep the knowledge hidden as if you were unaware
My face turned to stone
My expression became emotionless and unresponsive
Whats on the news
What is being reported by the news
Channel cruise
Flipping through television channels
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFF BHASKER, KANYE WEST, NINA SIMONE, GEORGE BASS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jamal Brown
One of the best Trey covers...can't anyone say that this guy doesn't have bars.
Hajera
This song is sick w/Trey, can't stop listening...
Delevingne
Hajera
do you still use youtube after 8 years
M Abde
@Angelo lmao
Joel Jungle
I like this version. Trey added more to it and I didn't think it was possible. Point of view exposes point of direction.
Abel
I like that. Point of view exposes point of direction
S L
he just goes hard and doesn't stop.
Hellena De Large
Love this song
LuvSn00py
well...i'll be damned. at the first half i was like, "really?" but then i realized trey was OWNING that song
Urbanhazard
Truly remix greatness Trey Songz Magic
he put it better than I ever could about how I felt many times
ladyz can put you down but never put you under unless you let them