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Bad Romance
University of Rochester YellowJackets Lyrics
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Caught in a bad romance
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh!
Caught in a bad romance
Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah-ah!
Rama-ramama-ah
GaGa-ooh-la-la!
Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah-ah!
Rama-ramama-ah
GaGa-ooh-la-la!
Want your bad romance
I want your ugly
I want your disease
I want your everything
As long as it's free
I want your love
Love, love, love, I want your love
I want your drama
The touch of your hand
I want your leather-studded kiss in the sand
I want your love
Love, love, love, I want your love
(Love, love, love, I want your love)
You know that I want you
And you know that I need you
I want it bad, your bad romance
I want your love and
I want your revenge
You and me could write a bad romance
(Oh-oh-oh--oh-oooh!)
I want your love and
All your lover's revenge
You and me could write a bad romance
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh!
Caught in a bad romance
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh!
Caught in a bad romance
Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah-ah!
Rama-ramama-ah
GaGa-ooh-la-la!
Want your bad romance
I want your horror
I want your design
'Cause you're a criminal
As long as your mine
I want your love
(Love, love, love, I want your love)
I want your psycho
Your vertical stick
Want you in my rear window
Baby, your sick
I want your love
Love, love, love
I want your love
(Love, love, love, I want your love)
You know that I want you
('Cause I'm a freak bitch baby!)
And you know that I need you
I want a bad, bad romance
I want your love and
I want your revenge
You and me could write a bad romance
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh!)
I want your love and
All your lover's revenge
You and me could write a bad romance
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh!
Caught in a bad romance
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh!
Caught in a bad romance
Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah-ah!
Rama-ramama-ah
GaGa-ooh-la-la!
Want your bad romance
Walk, walk fashion, baby
Work it!
Move that bitch c-razy
Walk, walk fashion, baby
Work it!
Move that bitch c-razy
Walk, walk fashion, baby
Work it!
Move that bitch c-razy
Walk, walk passion, baby
Work it!
I'm a freak bitch, baby
I want your love
And I want your revenge
I want your love
I don't wanna be friends
J'veux ton amour
Et je veux ton revanche
J'veux ton amour
I don't wanna be friends
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh!
I don't wanna be friends
(Caught in a bad romance)
I don't wanna be friends
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh!
Want your bad romance
(Caught in a bad romance)
Want your bad romance!
I want your love and
I want your revenge
You and me could write a bad romance
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh!
I want your love and
All your lovers' revenge
You and me could write a bad romance
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh!
Want your bad romance
(Caught in a bad romance)
Want your bad romance
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh!
Want your bad romance
(Caught in a bad romance)
Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah-ah!
Rama-ramama-ah
GaGa-ooh-la-la!
Want your bad romance
The song "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga is a pop song that reflects on the theme of a bad relationship. She starts the song with the repetition of "oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh," which creates a catchy rhythm and prepares the listener for the chorus. She then goes on to state that she is "caught in a bad romance," which can be interpreted as being trapped in a toxic relationship. Lady Gaga also sings that she wants her lover's bad side, including their ugly and disease. The lines "I want your love, love, love, I want your love," and "Love, love, love, I want your love" shows that, despite their flaws, she still wants their love.
Later in the song, Lady Gaga sings about wanting her lover's "horror" and "design," showing that she is willing to accept any part of them, even their criminal identity. She talks about wanting all their "lovers' revenge" and mentions "the touch of your hand" and "leather-studded kiss in the sand," which represent the danger and excitement of the bad relationship. In the end, she expresses that she wants their love and revenge, and they could "write a bad romance" together.
Overall, the song "Bad Romance" is about being caught up in a toxic and dangerous relationship, but still wanting it because of the excitement and passion it brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh!
There's trouble brewing and a bad situation looming.
Caught in a bad romance
I'm in a bad relationship that I can't get out of.
Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah-ah!
I'm really excited and enthusiastic about this thing
Rama-ramama-ah
These nonsensical sounds express the enthusiasm and excitement.
GaGa-ooh-la-la!
Even more excited and enthusiastic sounds
Want your bad romance
I crave this toxic and dangerous relationship despite knowing it's bad for me.
I want your ugly
I want all of you, even your flaws and shortcomings.
I want your disease
I want to be with you so much that I'm willing to accept the negative aspects of our relationship, even if it hurts me.
I want your everything
I don't just want a part of you, I want everything you have to offer.
As long as it's free
I don't want to pay any price to be with you, I just want your love for free.
I want your love
My desire for you is intense and consuming, even if it's harmful to me.
Love, love, love, I want your love
I want your love so much that I need to say it three times in a row.
I want your drama
I'm attracted to the chaos and conflict in our relationship.
The touch of your hand
The physical contact of being together is something I crave.
I want your leather-studded kiss in the sand
I want a passionate and intense physical relationship with you, even if it's painful or dangerous.
You know that I want you
I'm not hiding my feelings, I'm being upfront and honest about my desire for you.
And you know that I need you
I'm not just saying that I want you, I genuinely feel like I need you to be happy.
I want it bad, your bad romance
My desire for you is so strong that it's almost painful.
I want your love and
My desire for you isn't just physical, I want an emotional connection too.
I want your revenge
If you ever hurt me, I want to get back at you even worse.
You and me could write a bad romance
Our relationship is so passionate and dramatic that it could be a story or a work of art.
(Oh-oh-oh--oh-oooh!)
More intense sounds to express my excitement.
All your lover's revenge
I don't just want revenge against you, I want to get revenge on anyone who has ever hurt you before.
Walk, walk fashion, baby
I want you to walk confidently and stylishly with me by your side.
Work it!
Keep up the positive attitude and work hard to make this relationship successful.
Move that bitch c-razy
I want us to have fun together and let loose in the moment.
Walk, walk passion, baby
I want to walk with you in a way that shows our intense passion and desire for each other.
I'm a freak bitch, baby
I'm unique and a little unconventional, but that's why you love me.
I don't wanna be friends
I don't just want a superficial friendship, I want a deep and meaningful relationship with you.
J'veux ton amour
I want your love, expressed in French for added passion and excitement.
Et je veux ton revanche
I want your revenge, expressed in French to add to the dramatic and passionate flair of our relationship.
Want your bad romance!
I want this toxic and dramatic relationship, no matter the cost or consequences.
Writer(s): Stefani Germanotta, Nadir Khayat
Contributed by Asher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.