01Bad For You
Waterloo Revival Lyrics
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Cut in on some guy who's holding you all wrong
Girl, the way you hang me over can't be good for me
Baby, baby
I, I, I got it bad for you
That sugar on your lips
Your body making moves
My hands just can't resist
I'm like a cloud on blue
You got me doing things I know I shouldn't do
I got it bad for you (oh, come on)
I got it bad for you
You whisper words that hit me like a hundred-proof
One beer always turns into "I'm drunk with you"
I love the way you make me crazy, who could blame me?
Baby, baby
I, I, I got it bad for you
That sugar on your lips
Your body making moves
My hands just can't resist
I'm like a bee on honey
I'm like a cloud on blue
You got me doing things I know I shouldn't do
I got it bad for you (oh, come on)
I got it bad for you
At the end of the night when I take you home
I drive too fast, the key's too slow
I can't keep my eyes on the road
Baby I'm a mess
I got it bad for you (oh)
(Oh) I got it bad for you
That sugar on your lips
Your body making moves
My hands just can't resist
I'm like a bee on honey
I'm like a cloud on blue
You got me doing things I know I shouldn't do
I got it bad for you (oh, come on)
I got it bad for you
The lyrics to Waterloo Revival's "Bad For You" describe the uncontrollable attraction between two people despite knowing that their actions may lead to negative consequences. The singer questions why the person they're attracted to makes them want to stay out all night and even cut in on someone else that they're dancing with. They admit that the way the other person makes them feel can't be good for them, but they can't resist their sugar-sweet lips and irresistible moves. The lyrics capture the feeling of being drunk with emotion and acting recklessly just to be with someone.
The chorus repeats the message that the singer has it bad for the other person, and even though they know they shouldn't be doing certain things, they can't help themselves. The metaphor of a bee on honey and a cloud on blue emphasize the notion that they're helpless in the face of their attraction. At the end of the night when they take the other person home, they admit that they're a mess and can't keep their eyes on the road. Despite this, they still admit that they have it bad for the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
Why you make me want to stay out all night long?
You make me feel so alive that I don't want the night to ever end.
Cut in on some guy who's holding you all wrong
I can't stand seeing you with someone who isn't treating you right, so I come in and rescue you.
Girl, the way you hang me over can't be good for me
The amount of love and passion I feel for you is so intense that it's hard on my emotions and well-being.
That sugar on your lips
Your sweet and tempting kiss that I can't resist.
Your body making moves
The way you move and dance is incredibly attractive to me, making it hard to control myself.
My hands just can't resist
My physical desire for you is so strong that I can't help but touch you.
I'm like a bee on honey
Your love and affection is like a source of nourishment to me that I can't get enough of.
I'm like a cloud on blue
Your presence in my life brings a sense of happiness and freedom, like a cloud in a clear blue sky.
You got me doing things I know I shouldn't do
Your influence on me is so strong that I act out of character and engage in risky behavior.
At the end of the night when I take you home
When our time together comes to an end, and I have to return you home.
I drive too fast, the key's too slow
I'm so caught up in my feelings for you that I'm not paying attention to my surroundings or the dangers of speeding.
I can't keep my eyes on the road
My mind is so preoccupied with thoughts of you that I'm not able to focus on driving safely.
Baby I'm a mess
My infatuation and love for you is so overwhelming that it's taking a toll on me emotionally and mentally.
I got it bad for you (oh)
I am deeply and hopelessly in love with you, despite the consequences.
(Oh) I got it bad for you
My love and desire for you is so strong that I can't resist or deny it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CODY COOPER, GEORGE BIRGE, JON NITE, ROSS COPPERMAN
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