Bad Idea
Waitress [Original Broadway Cast] Lyrics
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I know, I totally agree
It's a bad idea, me and you
I've never known anything so true
You have a wife
You have a husband
You're my doctor
You've got a baby coming
It's a bad idea, me and you
Let's just keep kissing 'til we come to
Heart, stop racing
Let's face it, making mistakes like this will make worse what was already pretty bad
Mind, stop running
It's time we just let this thing go
It was a pretty good bad idea, wasn't it though?
It's a bad idea, me and you
It's a bad idea, me and you
Hold me close while I think this through
Yeah, it's a very poor idea, me and you
Heart, stop racing
Let's face it, making mistakes like this will make worse what was already pretty bad
Mind, stop running
It's time we just let this thing go
It was a pretty good bad idea, wasn't it though?
I know it's right for me
It's the only thing I've ever done
What if I never see myself ever be anything more
Than what I've already become?
I need a bad idea
I need a bad idea
I need a bad idea
I need a bad idea
Just one
Heart, keep racing
Let's make mistakes
Let us say "so what?" and make worse what was already pretty bad
This secret is safe
No reason to throw it away when there's love to be had
Hold me tight as I tell myself that you might make sense
And make good what has been just so bad
Let's see this through
It's a pretty good bad idea
Me and you
The song "Bad Idea" is from the musical Waitress, which explores the story of Jenna, a waitress and pie maker, who is stuck in an abusive and loveless marriage. In the song, Jenna is experiencing a moment of passion with Dr. Pomatter, her married gynecologist. Despite acknowledging that it's a bad idea for them to be together, they can't resist each other. Jenna lists all the reasons it's a terrible idea, including infidelity, professional boundaries, and pregnancy, but can't resist the connection she feels with Dr. Pomatter.
The lyrics of the song show the internal battle that Jenna has with her thoughts and feelings about the affair. She knows it's wrong, but she also can't help feeling the way she feels. She tries to rationalize the affair to herself, wondering if this is the only thing she's ever meant to do, and if she's destined to never be anything more than what she's already become. Ultimately, she gives in to the passion and decides to let the affair run its course, despite the consequences.
Overall, the song "Bad Idea" touches on themes of forbidden love, temptation, and the internal struggle between what we know is right and what we desire.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a bad idea, me and you
We both know this relationship is a mistake
It's a terrible idea, me and you
This relationship has the potential to hurt a lot of people
You have a wife
You are already committed to another person
You have a husband
I am already committed to another person
You're my doctor
This relationship is unprofessional and inappropriate
You've got a baby coming
We are about to make a bad situation worse by adding another life to the mix
Let's just keep kissing 'til we come to
We are both trying to deny the truth by continuing to act on our feelings
Heart, stop racing
We need to stop acting impulsively and think about the consequences of our actions
Mind, stop running
We need to confront the reality of the situation and stop living in denial
It was a pretty good bad idea, wasn't it though?
Despite the risks, we both enjoyed this illicit relationship
Hold me close while I think this through
We want to make a decision, but we are still struggling with our feelings
Heart, keep racing
We are both drawn to each other despite knowing that it's wrong
Let us say "so what?" and make worse what was already pretty bad
We are willing to throw caution to the wind and make things worse
This secret is safe
We are both keeping this relationship a secret from others
No reason to throw it away when there's love to be had
We both believe that our love is worth the risk of hurting others
Let's see this through
We are willing to see where this relationship takes us, even if it causes more pain
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SARA BAREILLES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@niftythegoblin
Everyone is talking about how they want someone to sing this with, and no one's focusing on the dramatic clapping chorus in the back
@julianeme2659
IT'S MY FAVORITE PART OF THE VIDEO
@valeriaay
OMG😂 That what I was thinking! They're just chilling and watching in the back
@kathellis4775
Bruh idk about other people but I’d rather be clapping in the ensemble lol
@happybalaga4716
Ye xD
@itamarolmert3549
And doing creepy shipping fankid faces
@aAryan0309
I love how Jessie says “ you’re my DAWKtor”
@annmarie9773
Me too I love her accent so much
@iriskusters4885
It sounds more like dawktUr to me
@stinkerpops
That is how you say “doctor”