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Pop 1989 Era

Bad Blood

Lyrics

'Cause, baby, now we got bad blood

You know it used to be mad love

So take a look what you've done

'Cause, baby, now we got bad blood, hey

Now we got problems

And I don't think we can solve 'em

You made a really deep cut

And, baby, now we got bad blood, hey


Did you have to do this?

I was thinking that you could be trusted

Did you have to ruin

What was shiny? Now it's all rusted

Did you have to hit me

Where I'm weak? Baby, I couldn't breathe

And rub it in so deep

Salt in the wound like you're laughin' right at me


Oh, it's so sad to

Think about the good times

You and I


'Cause, baby, now we got bad blood

You know it used to be mad love

So take a look what you've done

'Cause, baby, now we got bad blood, hey

Now we got problems

And I don't think we can solve 'em

You made a really deep cut

And, baby, now we got bad blood, hey


Did you think we'd be fine?

Still got scars on my back from your knife

So don't think it's in the past

These kinda wounds, they last and they last

Now, did you think it all through?

All these things will catch up to you

And time can heal, but this won't

So if you're comin' my way, just don't


Oh, it's so sad to

Think about the good times

You and I


'Cause, baby, now we got bad blood

You know it used to be mad love

So take a look what you've done

'Cause, baby, now we've got bad blood, hey

Now we got problems

And I don't think we can solve 'em

You made a really deep cut

And, baby, now we've got bad blood, hey


Band-Aids don't fix bullet holes

You say sorry just for show

If you live like that, you live with ghosts

Band-Aids don't fix bullet holes (Hey)

You say sorry just for show (Hey)

If you live like that, you live with ghosts (Hey), mmm

If you love like that, blood runs cold


'Cause, baby, now we got bad blood

You know it used to be mad love

So take a look what you've done

'Cause, baby, now we got bad blood, hey (Bad blood)

Now we got problems

And I don't think we can solve 'em (Don't think we can solve 'em)

You made a really deep cut

And, baby, now we got bad blood, hey ('Cause now we got bad blood)

'Cause, baby, now we got bad blood

You know it used to be mad love

So take a look what you've done (Look what you've done)

'Cause, baby, now we got bad blood, hey (Ooh, woah)

Now we got problems

And I don't think we can solve 'em

You made a really deep cut

And, baby, now we got bad blood, hey

About the Song

"Bad Blood" is a powerful anthem about betrayal and the loss of friendship, featured on Taylor Swift's blockbuster album 1989. The song is widely rumored to be about her falling out with Katy Perry, involving disputes over backup dancers and an arena tour. Swift uses metaphors of battle scars and rusted relationships to convey the permanence of the damage done.

The Kendrick Lamar Remix

The single version features Kendrick Lamar, who contributes two original verses. Lamar's addition intensifies the song's aggressive tone, describing the situation as a "deep cut" that "Band-Aids don't fix." His flow complements the cinematic, action-packed music video that gathered a squad of famous friends ready for battle.

For more from Kendrick, check out the full Kendrick Lamar GNX Album Tracklist to explore his latest lyrical work.

Q&A

What is the meaning behind 'Bad Blood'?

The song addresses a betrayal by a close friend. Taylor Swift revealed in interviews that it is about a female artist who tried to sabotage her arena tour by hiring people out from under her, widely believed to be Katy Perry.

Does Kendrick Lamar feature on the album version?

No, the original album version on '1989' is a solo track by Taylor Swift. The version featuring Kendrick Lamar was released as a remix single and used for the music video.

What are Kendrick Lamar's verses about?

Kendrick Lamar's verses add an aggressive perspective to the conflict, using metaphors about scars, knives, and distrust ('you forgive, you forget, but you never let it go').

Who wrote 'Bad Blood'?

The song was co-written by Taylor Swift, Max Martin, and Shellback. Kendrick Lamar wrote his own verses for the remix.

Which album is 'Bad Blood' on?

It is a track from Taylor Swift's fifth studio album, '1989', released in 2014.

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