Bad
James Bay
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I know it hurts that we don't touch anymore It's even worse because we built this from the floor It's just as hard for me to know I might see you around It's just as hard for me to worry 'bout reachin' out The more I think about you, the more I keep the ghost alive Yeah, the more I think about you, the more I keep the ghost alive I want you bad, but it's done I'm bleeding out, 'cause we can't go on I want you bad, 'til I shake I want what we had, but what's broken don't unbreak Just when I'm ready to get over you, you call me up And then I crumble when you say you're gettin' over us But the more I think about you, the more I keep the ghost alive Yeah, the more that I'm without you, the less I know if I was right I want you bad, but it's done I'm bleeding out, 'cause we can't go on I want you bad, 'til I shake I want what we had, but what's broken don't unbreak And I won't tell you what I want to What I want to I'm falling through I can't hide it But I learn to I want you bad, but it's done I'm bleeding out, 'cause we can't go on I want you bad, 'til I shake I want what we had, but what's broken don't unbreak I want you bad, but it's done I want you bad, but we can't go on
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Written by: Daniel Dodd Wilson, James Michael Bay
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14 facts about this song
Artiste Background"Bad" was performed by James Bay, an English singer-songwriter and guitarist.
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Composer InformationThe song was co-written by James Bay along with the Grammy-award winning producer and songwriter, Joel Little.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of James Bay’s second studio album, "Oh My Messy Mind", that was released in 2019.
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Song GenreThe song falls under the genre of Soft rock, showcasing James Bay’s heartfelt, melodic storytelling style.
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Production InformationThe song was produced by Joel Little, who is known for his work with maverick artists like Lorde and Taylor Swift.
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Chart Performance"Bad" made its mark in various music charts worldwide. It reached number 27 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Making of the SongJames Bay wrote "Bad" in Nashville when he was on a songwriting trip. It is said that he wrote the song after he took a deep dive into Frank Ocean’s discography.
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Song InspirationThe song narrates the story of a failing relationship, making it a deeply personal song that resonates the pain of losing a loved one due to unfortunate circumstances.
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Critical AcclamationThe song was critically acclaimed for its lyrics which touch the heart and hit hard, and also for the music which perfectly complements the lyrics.
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Accompanying Music VideoThe song's music video was released on YouTube and has amassed millions of views. The music video was directed by Sophia Ray and is as emotional as the song itself.
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Live PerformancesJames performed "Bad" live on various platforms like The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Later... with Jools Holland.
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Song PopularityAs of 2022, the song has amassed more than 30 million streams on Spotify, making it a well-known track among James Bay's discography.
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Vinyl Release"Bad" was released on a special edition clear 7" vinyl, alongside "Peer Pressure" featuring Julia Michaels, in independent record shops for Record Store Day 2019.
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Music StyleThe song "Bad" showcases a departure from the artist’s folk and rock routes, directing towards a more modern pop and R&B sound.
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