Bad Kind of Butterflies
Camila Cabello - Romance Lyrics
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Don't look at me while I'm breakin'
After what I'm gonna say
I understand if you hate me
What do I do when I love you and want somebody else?
What do I lose if I don't choose and keep it to myself?
Like when you got something to hide
Lies, telling you that I'm alright
Tonight, tonight
Bad, bad, butterflies in my chest
There's something I gotta confess
Yes, somebody's stuck in my head
And I, and I
I know I said we were friends
And when I said that, I meant it (swear I meant it)
Somewhere between 'not again'
It became more than just a friendship
What do I do when I love you and want somebody else?
What do I lose if I don't choose and keep it to myself?
I got bad, bad, bad kind of butterflies
Like when you got something to hide
Lies, telling you that I'm alright
Tonight, tonight
Bad, bad, butterflies in my chest
There's something I gotta confess
Yes, somebody's stuck in my head
And I, and I
Come here and sit next to me
You tell me, "Baby, just say it" (say it, say it)
Warnin' me, "It's a mistake"
I just know I gotta make it
And I got bad, bad, bad kind of butterflies
Like when you got something to hide
Lies, telling you that I'm alright
Tonight, tonight (alright)
Bad, bad, butterflies in my chest
There's something I gotta confess
Yes, somebody's stuck in my head
And I, and I (in my head, yeah)
The lyrics to Camila Cabelloโs โBad Kind of Butterfliesโ speaks to the turmoil and confusion that comes with wanting someone else while loving someone youโre already with. The song is an emotional expression of the dilemma that arises when someone is caught between loyalty and desire. The lines โWhat do I do when I love you and want somebody else?โ and โWhat do I lose if I don't choose and keep it to myself?โ demonstrate the internal struggle the singer is feeling, torn between staying with someone who loves them and pursuing a new love that excites them.
The chorus, โI got bad, bad, bad kind of butterflies, like when you got something to hide, lies telling you that Iโm alrightโ candidly describes the physical and emotional sensations someone experiences when grappling with such a difficult decision. The butterflies in this song are not the optimistic and hopeful feelings of a new romance; instead, they are the nervous and deceptive sensations that come with hiding something from someone you care about.
Overall, โBad Kind of Butterfliesโ is a powerful expression of the emotional complexity that can arise in relationships. The song provides a raw and honest look into the dilemmas that can arise when love is not straightforward.
Line by Line Meaning
Come here and sit next to me
Please come and sit beside me
Don't look at me while I'm breakin'
Please donโt watch me as Iโm breaking down
After what I'm gonna say
After what Iโm about to say
I understand if you hate me
I understand if you end up hating me
What do I do when I love you and want somebody else?
What do I do when I love you but want someone else?
What do I lose if I don't choose and keep it to myself?
What will I lose if I donโt choose and keep this to myself?
I got bad, bad, bad kind of butterflies
I feel terrible and unease in my stomach
Like when you got something to hide
Just like when youโre hiding something
Lies, telling you that I'm alright
The lies I tell myself to believe that Iโm okay
Tonight, tonight
Itโs happening tonight
Bad, bad, butterflies in my chest
Iโm feeling terrible unease and unrest inside of me
There's something I gotta confess
Thereโs something I need to confess
Yes, somebody's stuck in my head
Yes, I canโt stop thinking about someone
And I, and I
And me
I know I said we were friends
I know I told you that weโre just friends
And when I said that, I meant it (swear I meant it)
I truly meant it when I said that (I swear I did)
Somewhere between 'not again'
At some point after thinking 'this wonโt happen again'
It became more than just a friendship
Our relationship became more than just friendship
You tell me, "Baby, just say it" (say it, say it)
You reassure me, 'Just say it, say it, baby'
Warnin' me, "It's a mistake"
You warn me that this is a mistake
I just know I gotta make it
But I know I still have to go through with this
And I got bad, bad, bad kind of butterflies
And now I feel even more terrible unease
Like when you got something to hide
Just like when youโre hiding something
Lies, telling you that I'm alright
The lies I tell myself to believe that Iโm okay
Tonight, tonight (alright)
Itโs happening tonight (alright)
Bad, bad, butterflies in my chest
Iโm feeling terrible unease and unrest inside of me
There's something I gotta confess
Thereโs something I need to confess
Yes, somebody's stuck in my head
Yes, I canโt stop thinking about someone
And I, and I (in my head, yeah)
And me (in my head, yeah)
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexandra Leah Tamposi, Crystal Nicole Johnson, Duwayne Mills, Jordan Kendall Johnson, Karla Camila Cabello, Lindsay Nell Gilbert, Oliver Peterhof, Philip Adrian Constable, Stefan Adam Johnson
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@Mona-bx4vq
[Verse 1]
Come here and sit next to me
Don't look at me while I'm breaking
After what I'mโ gonnaโ say
I understand ifโ you hate me
[Pre-Chorus]
What do I doโ when I love you and want somebody else?
What do I lose if I don't choose and keep it to myself?
[Chorus]
I got bad, bad, bad kind of butterflies
Like when you got something to hide
Lies, tellin' you that I'm alright
Tonight, tonight
Bad, bad butterflies in my chest
There's something I gotta confess
Yes, somebody's stuck in my head
And I, and I
[Verse 2]
I know I said we were friends
And when I said that, I meant it (Swear I meant it)
Somewhere between now and then
It became more than just a friendship (Mm)
[Pre-Chorus]
What do I do when I love you and want somebody else?
What do I lose if I don't choose and keep it to myself?
[Chorus]
I got bad, bad, bad kind of butterflies (Oh)
Like when you got something to hide (Oh)
Lies, tellin' you that I'm alright
Tonight, tonight
Bad, bad butterflies in my chest
There's something I gotta confess
Yes, somebody's stuck in my head
And I, and I
[Bridge]
Come here and sit next to me
You tell me, "Baby, just say it" (Say it, say it)
Warnin' me it's a mistake
I just know I gotta make it (And I got bad, bad)
[Chorus]
Bad, bad, bad kind of butterflies (And I got bad, bad)
Like when you got something to hide (Ooh)
Lies, tellin' you that I'm alright
Tonight, tonight (Oh, I got bad, bad)
Bad, bad butterflies in my chest (In my chest, chest)
There's something I gotta confess
Yes, somebody's stuck in my head (My head, yeah)
And I, and I (My head, yeah)
[Outro]
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
@ziayanzel242
No one:
Literal no one:
Taylor: drops a song
Harry: drops a song
Niall: drops a song
Halsey: drops a song
Camila: drops a whole album
Liam: drops a whole album
The Chainsmokers: drops a whole album
Me: Drops the plate
@Saveandrew924
Lyrics.....,๐ค
Come here and sit next to me
Don't look at me while I'm thinking
After what I'm gonna say
I understand if you hate me
What do I do when I love you and want somebody else?
What do I lose if I don't choose and keep it to myself?
I got bad, bad, bad kinda butterflies
Like when you got something to hide
Lies, telling you that I'm alright tonight, tonight
Bad, bad, butterflies in my chest
There's something I gotta confess
Yes, somebody's stuck in my head and I, and I
I know I said we were friends
And when I said that, I meant it (Swear I meant it)
Somewhere between now and then
It became more than just friendship
What do I do when I love you and want somebody else?
What do I lose if I don't choose and keep it to myself?
I got bad, bad, bad kinda butterflies
Like when you got something to hide
Lies, telling you that I'm alright tonight, tonight
Bad, bad, butterflies in my chest
There's something I gotta confess
Yes, somebody's stuck in my head and I, and I
Come here and sit next to me
You tell me baby, just say it (Say it, say it)
Warning me, it's a mistake
I just know I gotta make it
And I got bad, bad, bad kinda butterflies
Like when you got something to hide
Lies, telling you that I'm alright tonight, tonight
I've got bad, bad, butterflies in my chest
There's something I gotta confess
There's somebody's stuck in my head and I, and I
@ilomilodirectioner1381
Billie: drops MV of xanny
Camila: drops the album
Taylor: drops a Christmas song
Halsey: Drops a collaboration
The Chainsmokers: drops the album
Harry: Adore you
Liam: Live forever and also drops the whole freaking album
Niall: put a little love on me
And then there's me: MoM i'M gOiNg CrAzYyYyyy
@soka4165
Lyrics:
Come here and sit next to me
Don't look at me while I'm thinking
After what I'm gonna say
I understand if you hate me
What do I do when I love you and want somebody else?
What do I lose if I don't choose and keep it to myself?
I got bad, bad, bad kinda butterflies
Like when you got something to hide
Lies, telling you that I'm alright tonight, tonight
Bad, bad, butterflies in my chest
There's something I gotta confess
Yes, somebody's stuck in my head and I, and I
I know I said we were friends
And when I said that, I meant it (Swear I meant it)
Somewhere between now and then
It became more than just friendship
What do I do when I love you and want somebody else?
What do I lose if I don't choose and keep it to myself?
I got bad, bad, bad kinda butterflies
Like when you got something to hide
Lies, telling you that I'm alright tonight, tonight
Bad, bad, butterflies in my chest
There's something I gotta confess
Yes, somebody's stuck in my head and I, and I
Come here and sit next to me
You tell me baby, just say it (Say it, say it)
Warning me, it's a mistake
I just know I gotta make it
And I got bad, bad, bad kinda butterflies
Like when you got something to hide
Lies, telling you that I'm alright tonight, tonight
I've got bad, bad, butterflies in my chest
There's something I gotta confess
There's somebody's stuck in my head and I, and
@Astrid-mg2tp
Letra :
Ven aquรญ y siรฉntate a mi lado
No me mires mientras me estoy quebrando
Despuรฉs de lo que voy a decir
Entiendo si me odias
ยฟQuรฉ hago cuando te amo y quiero a alguien? ยฟmรกs?
ยฟQuรฉ pierdo si no elijo y me lo guardo?
Tengo malas, malas, malas mariposas
como cuando tienes algo que esconder
Mentiras, diciรฉndote que estoy bien esta noche, esta noche
Malas, malas, mariposas en mi pecho
Hay algo que debo confesar
Sรญ, alguien estรก atrapado en mi cabeza y yo , yo
sรฉ que dije que รฉramos amigos.
Y cuando dije eso, lo dije en serio (Juro que lo decรญa en serio)
En algรบn lugar entre ahora y entonces
Se convirtiรณ en algo mรกs que amistad
ยฟQuรฉ hago cuando te amo y quiero a alguien mรกs?
ยฟQuรฉ pierdo si no elijo y me lo guardo?
Tengo malas, malas, malas mariposas
como cuando tienes algo que esconder
Mentiras, diciรฉndote que estoy bien esta noche, esta noche
Malas, malas, mariposas en mi pecho
Hay algo que debo confesar
Sรญ, alguien estรก atrapado en mi cabeza y yo , y yo
Ven aquรญ y siรฉntate a mi lado
Tu me dices bebรฉ, solo dilo (Dilo, dilo)
Advirtiรฉndome , que es un error
Solo sรฉ que tengo que hacerlo
Y tengo malas, malas, malas mariposas
como cuando tienes algo que esconder
Mentiras, diciรฉndote que estoy bien esta noche, esta noche
tengo malas, malas, mariposas en mi pecho
Hay algo que debo confesar
Hay alguien atrapado en mi cabeza y yo, y yo
@antoniojimenez7509
This song NEEDS a music video that has some elements from surrealism that Camila loves with like actual black butterflies coming out of her showing how anxious she is about telling her bf about the fact that she likes somebody else.
@rexthomas742
Astro Tony u right
@marisolaguilar7361
Astro Tony I hope she releases a video!! โCause that sounds like a beautiful video! ๐ฆ๐ค
@rexthomas742
I hope she make a visual album
@p.h1188
Hell yeah
@wendysana934
@@rexthomas742 this is a visual album, I just don't get it why she chooses weak tracks as a single :(
@jennylopez7658
Where are my โBad Kind of Butterflies is underrated but itโs my favorite song on the albumโ people?
@missmewmew
Hereeeeee
@christinaelaine2221
Jenny Lopez itโs definitely my favorite!
@peek873
It's one of my favorites