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These lyrics deal with themes of emotional pain, relationship dysfunction, and toxic dynamics. The primary concerns are the use of explicit language (the word 'bitch' appears multiple times in the bridge section), a reference to being 'stoned' which implies drug use, and overall themes of emotional distress, feeling inadequate, and unhealthy relationship patterns. The metaphor of 'bad blood' running through veins and 'drinking up on my pain' adds a layer of dark, brooding imagery. The bridge section introduces a more aggressive and confrontational tone. While there is no overt sexual content or graphic violence, the combination of profanity, drug references, emotional turmoil, and toxic relationship themes makes this more appropriate for older teens. The content is not so extreme as to warrant an 18+ rating, but the recurring profanity and mature emotional themes push it beyond what would be suitable for younger children or pre-teens.
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Lyrics
(La-la-la-la) (La-la-la-la) (La-la-la-la) Toxic apathy You're way too good for me You're better off all by yourself (You're better off all by yourself) Stoned, cold, losing sleep You're way too cool for me You're probably with somebody else It's bad, bad blood Living on in my veins I don't know how I change I don't But that's bad blood Drinking up on my pain Whenever I hear your name Oh, lord Bad, bad blood (La-la-la-la) (La-la-la-la) (La-la-la-la) Bad, bad blood Was I enough for you? Doing everything I was told to do You never ever seem to call (back, baby) Am I not good for you? 'Cause I cried for help and you still refused You know you could've had it all It's bad, bad blood Living on in my veins I don't know how I change I don't But that's bad blood Drinking up on my pain Whenever I hear your name Oh, lord Bad, bad blood (La-la-la-la) (La-la-la-la) (La-la-la-la) Bad, bad blood La-la-la-la La-la-la-la La-la-la-la Boy with a beat, don't play with me (la-la-la, la-la-la-la) A-B-O-B, bitch, I don't bleed (bitch, I don't bleed) Bitch, I don't bleed (la-la-la, bad, bad blood) Girl, take a seat, don't make a scene Bitch, that might be, just what you need (la-la-la, la-la-la-la) (just what you need) Is that what you need? (La-la-la) It's bad, bad blood Living on in my veins I don't know how I change I don't But that's bad blood Drinking up on my pain Whenever I hear your name Oh, lord Bad, bad blood (La-la-la-la) (La-la-la-la) (La-la-la-la) Bad, bad blood (La-la-la-la) (La-la-la-la) (La-la-la-la)
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Analysis performed on July 29, 2026