Bad For Me
Meghan Trainor feat. Teddy Swims Lyrics


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Please don't make promises that you can't keep
Your best intentions end up hurting me
No matter what, I'll love you endlessly
I know we're blood, but this love is bad for me

I can't tell you what I wanna say
'Cause I, I'm afraid that you won't change
And sometimes I just wanna scream in your face
But when you're in pain, I just walk away

And my, my therapist told me to write you a letter, mm
She told if I did it would help me feel better
But it wouldn't do shit even if I sent it
'Cause you won't get it, you're too damn selfish, mm

Please don't make promises that you can't keep
Your best intentions end up hurting me
No matter what, I love you endlessly
But I gotta run, I gotta run from your reality
I know we're blood, but this love is bad for me

Damn, it's hard for me to let go
Someone I held so close, mm
Damn, it's hard for me to draw that line
And leave you on the other side
But my

My therapist told me to write you a letter, mm
She said if I did it would help me feel better, ah
But it wouldn't do shit even if I sent it
'Cause you won't get it (you're too damn selfish, oh)

Please don't make promises that you can't keep
Your best intentions end up hurting me
No matter what, I'll love you endlessly
But I gotta run, I gotta run from your reality
I know we're blood, but this love is bad for me

And when you lie, and when you lie, there's a part of you that dies
That I'm left with (I'm left with), and it gets hectic (it gets hectic)
When you lie (and when you lie), I wonder why I try
But you can't help it, you're too damn selfish, mm

Please don't make promises that you can't keep
'Cause your best intentions end up hurting me
No matter what, I'll love you endlessly
But I gotta run, I gotta run from your reality




I know we're blood, but this love is bad for me
I know we're blood, but this love is bad for me

Overall Meaning

The song "Bad for Me" by Meghan Trainor feat. Teddy Swims is a heart-wrenching ballad about loving someone who constantly lets you down. Throughout the song, the singer pleads with their loved one not to make promises they can't keep and to be mindful of the consequences of their actions. Despite their best efforts, the singer knows that this relationship is toxic and ultimately bad for them, even though they still love the other person. The chorus repeats the refrain "I know we're blood, but this love is bad for me" as a reminder of the conflicting emotions that come with familial relationships and romantic love.


The singer is torn between wanting to express their feelings and fearing that the other person won't change. They feel trapped and unable to communicate, resorting to writing a letter at the advice of their therapist. However, they also acknowledge that even this may not help and that the other person is too selfish to understand. The repetitive lines of the chorus highlight the singer's struggle to reconcile their love for the other person with the harm they cause.


Line by Line Meaning

Please don't make promises that you can't keep
Do not make assurances that you are incapable of fulfilling.


Your best intentions end up hurting me
Despite your good intentions, you end up causing me harm.


No matter what, I'll love you endlessly
I will continue to have affection for you, no matter what.


I know we're blood, but this love is bad for me
Despite being related, our relationship is toxic for me.


I can't tell you what I wanna say
I am unable to express my true feelings to you.


'Cause I, I'm afraid that you won't change
I fear that you will not make the necessary changes to improve our relationship.


And sometimes I just wanna scream in your face
Occasionally, I feel a strong urge to yell at you.


But when you're in pain, I just walk away
If you are experiencing discomfort, I prefer to distance myself from you.


And my, my therapist told me to write you a letter, mm
My therapist advised me to convey my feelings in a written message.


She told if I did it would help me feel better
The therapist explained that this course of action could alleviate my emotional distress.


But it wouldn't do shit even if I sent it
However, sending the letter would not make a difference.


'Cause you won't get it, you're too damn selfish, mm
You are too self-centered to comprehend the message's importance.


But I gotta run, I gotta run from your reality
I have to escape the situation you put me in.


Damn, it's hard for me to let go
It is arduous for me to move on.


Someone I held so close, mm
Someone I had a deep connection with.


Damn, it's hard for me to draw that line
It is challenging to establish clear boundaries.


And leave you on the other side
I must separate myself from you.


And when you lie, and when you lie, there's a part of you that dies
Whenever you deceive, it causes a part of yourself to wither away.


That I'm left with (I'm left with), and it gets hectic (it gets hectic)
I am left with the aftermath and it can be overwhelming.


When you lie (and when you lie), I wonder why I try
Your frequent lying makes me question my efforts to maintain our relationship.


But you can't help it, you're too damn selfish, mm
You are incapable of changing and remain incredibly self-centered.


I know we're blood, but this love is bad for me
Although related, our connection is detrimental to my well-being.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ajay Bhattacharyya, Luis Federico Vindver Arosa, Meghan Trainor, Stephen Samuel Wrabel

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@22taylorsversion9

Sad that "Mother" gets attention by the public but this masterpiece is almost one year old and still has no recognition for how good and relatable it is

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100% agree!

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Fr this hard

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Still loving this of the three by now

@jule3480

She is criminally under appreciated, this girl can SING and live performances are outstanding!

@nswain420

How is this song not MASSIVE?? The lyrics are so relatable and heart wrenching. The melody, vocals and harmonies are on point. Should be a worldwide hit if you ask me.

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