Bad Medicine
Wh1te W0lf Lyrics
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I saw right through the lies
Do you do this often (often)
I gave you valued time (gave you valued time)
And in the end you’d work the system often (often)
And now (now)
Now’s around the time where you tell me you're leaving
To go on without me and now (now)
I don't know why I choose to believe you
I don't know I believe you this time
Cause your just
Bad medicine
You’re a voodoo ritual I take part in too often (often)
I don't know what you did to me
But girl you drove me fucking crazy often (often)
And now (now)
Now’s around the time where you tell me you love me
And can’t go without me and now (and now)
Now’s around the time where I’ll grow as a man
And say sorry but I don't believe you
I don't believe you
I don't believe you
Tell me why would I believe you this time
The lyrics to Wh1te W0lf's song "Bad Medicine" describe a toxic and manipulative relationship. Through the line "I looked into her eyes, I saw right through the lies," the singer acknowledges that they have become aware of their partner's deceitful behavior. The repetition of the word "often" emphasizes how frequently their partner operates dishonestly and works the system to their advantage.
The chorus, "Now’s around the time where you tell me you're leaving, to go on without me," suggests that the partner frequently threatens to leave the singer. The singer is familiar with this pattern and acknowledges that they have fallen for their partner's manipulations before. They question their own vulnerability, wondering why they continue to choose to believe the lies.
The phrase "Bad medicine" is used metaphorically to describe the partner as a harmful force in the singer's life. They compare the relationship to a voodoo ritual that they willingly participate in, highlighting how they are aware of the negative effects but still cannot break free. The repetition of the word "often" emphasizes that the partner's actions consistently drive the singer to madness.
As the song continues, the partner shifts their tactics and begins professing love and dependency on the singer. The singer recognizes this as manipulation, expressing their skepticism by stating, "Now’s around the time where I’ll grow as a man and say sorry but I don't believe you." They have reached a point where they are no longer willing to fall for the partner's deceptive words.
In the final line, "Tell me why would I believe you this time," the singer questions why they should entertain the idea of believing their partner's words again. This further emphasizes their growing cynicism and determination to break free from the toxic cycle. Overall, "Bad Medicine" powerfully portrays the struggles of being trapped in a manipulative relationship and the journey towards recognizing and escaping its negative effects.
Line by Line Meaning
I looked into her eyes (looked into her eyes)
I gazed deeply into her eyes, attempting to see the truth
I saw right through the lies
I could clearly perceive the deception and falsehood
Do you do this often (often)
Is this manipulation something you frequently engage in?
I gave you valued time (gave you valued time)
I invested my precious time in you
And in the end you’d work the system often (often)
But eventually, you would manipulate the situation for your benefit, as you often do
And now (now)
And at this moment
Now’s around the time where you tell me you're leaving
Currently, you choose to inform me of your departure
To go on without me and now (now)
To continue your journey without my presence and now
Now’s around the time where I’ll fall for your bullshit
At this point, I will succumb to your deceitful behavior
I don't know why I choose to believe you
I am uncertain why I continue to have faith in your words
I don't know I believe you this time
I am unsure whether I should trust you on this occasion
Cause your just
Because you are simply
Bad medicine
Toxic and harmful influence in my life
You’re a voodoo ritual I take part in too often (often)
You are akin to a repetitive and damaging voodoo ritual that I foolishly partake in
I don't know what you did to me
I am unaware of the exact manipulation you subjected me to
But girl you drove me fucking crazy often (often)
However, dear girl, your behavior frequently pushed me to the brink of insanity
And now (now)
And at this moment
Now’s around the time where you tell me you love me
Currently, you choose to proclaim your love for me
And can’t go without me and now (and now)
And express your inability to live without me, and now
Now’s around the time where I’ll grow as a man
It is now that I will mature and evolve as an individual
And say sorry but I don't believe you
I will express my remorse but still lack trust in your words
I don't believe you
I cannot place faith in what you say
I don't believe you
I do not have confidence in your sincerity
Tell me why would I believe you this time
Please explain the reasoning behind my potential belief in you now
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Devin Joyce
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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